UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[ü] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2014
or
[   ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from          to
Commission file number:
1-6523
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter:
Bank of America Corporation
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization:
Delaware
IRS Employer Identification No.:
56-0906609
Address of principal executive offices:
Bank of America Corporate Center
100 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28255
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(704) 386-5681
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On November 5, 2014, there were 10,516,450,466 shares of Bank of America Corporation Common Stock outstanding.
 
 
 
 
 

                


Bank of America Corporation
 
September 30, 2014
 
Form 10-Q
 
 
 
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This report on Form 10-Q, the documents that it incorporates by reference and the documents into which it may be incorporated by reference may contain, and from time to time Bank of America Corporation (collectively with its subsidiaries, the Corporation) and its management may make, certain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as "anticipates," "targets," "expects," "hopes," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "goal," "believes," "continue" and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "may," "might," "should," "would" and "could." The forward-looking statements made represent the Corporation's current expectations, plans or forecasts of its future results and revenues, and future business and economic conditions more generally, and other matters. These statements are not guarantees of future results or performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are often beyond the Corporation's control. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any of these forward-looking statements.

You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement and should consider the following uncertainties and risks, as well as the risks and uncertainties more fully discussed elsewhere in this report, under Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in any of the Corporation's subsequent Securities and Exchange Commission filings for further information about factors that could affect such forward-looking statements: the Corporation's ability to resolve representations and warranties repurchase claims made by monolines and private-label and other investors, including as a result of any adverse court rulings, and the chance that the Corporation could face related servicing, securities, fraud, indemnity or other claims from one or more counterparties, including monolines or private-label and other investors; the possibility that final court approval of negotiated settlements is not obtained; the possibility that the court decision with respect to the BNY Mellon Settlement is overturned on appeal in whole or in part; potential claims, damages, penalties and fines resulting from pending or future litigation, governmental proceedings or inquiries, and regulatory proceedings; the possibility that the European Commission will impose remedial measures in relation to its investigation of the Corporation's competitive practices; the possible outcome of LIBOR, other reference rate and foreign exchange inquiries and investigations, including the potential imposition by certain U.S. banking regulators of mandatory remedial measures and penalties associated with the Corporation's foreign exchange business, including the conduct of the business and its systems and controls; the possibility that the Corporation will not obtain waivers from disqualifications for certain activities as a result of the resolution of an SEC action as part of the settlement with the DoJ; the possibility that future representations and warranties losses may occur in excess of the Corporation's recorded liability and estimated range of possible loss for its representations and warranties exposures; the possibility that the Corporation may not collect mortgage insurance claims; the possibility that future claims, damages, penalties and fines may occur in excess of the Corporation's recorded liability and estimated range of possible losses for litigation exposures; uncertainties about the financial stability, growth rates and the geopolitical environment of non-U.S. jurisdictions, the risk that those jurisdictions may face difficulties servicing their sovereign debt, and related stresses on financial markets, currencies and trade, and the Corporation's exposures to such risks, including direct, indirect and operational; the possibility of future inquiries or investigations regarding pending or completed foreclosure activities; the possibility that unexpected foreclosure delays could impact the rate of decline of default-related servicing costs; uncertainty regarding timing and the potential impact of regulatory capital and liquidity requirements (including Basel 3) and regulatory approval of the Corporation's internal analytical models used to calculate risk-weighted assets; the negative impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on the Corporation's businesses and earnings, including as a result of additional regulatory interpretation and rulemaking and the success of the Corporation's actions to mitigate such impacts; the potential impact of implementing and conforming to the Volcker Rule; the potential impact of future derivative regulations; adverse changes to the Corporation's credit ratings from the major credit rating agencies; estimates of the fair value of certain of the Corporation's assets and liabilities; reputational damage that may result from negative publicity, fines and penalties from regulatory violations and judicial proceedings; the Corporation's ability to fully realize the anticipated cost savings in Legacy Assets & Servicing, including in accordance with currently anticipated timeframes; a failure in or breach of the Corporation's operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, including as a result of cyber attacks; the impact on the Corporation's business, financial condition and results of operations of a potential higher interest rate environment; and other similar matters.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statement was made.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements referred to in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) are incorporated by reference into the MD&A. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Throughout the MD&A, the Corporation uses certain acronyms and abbreviations which are defined in the Glossary.


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Executive Summary
 
Business Overview

The Corporation is a Delaware corporation, a bank holding company (BHC) and a financial holding company. When used in this report, "the Corporation" may refer to Bank of America Corporation individually, Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiaries, or certain of Bank of America Corporation's subsidiaries or affiliates. Our principal executive offices are located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Through our banking and various nonbanking subsidiaries throughout the U.S. and in international markets, we provide a diversified range of banking and nonbanking financial services and products through five business segments: Consumer & Business Banking (CBB), Consumer Real Estate Services (CRES), Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM), Global Banking and Global Markets, with the remaining operations recorded in All Other. Prior to October 1, 2014, we operated our banking activities primarily under two charters: Bank of America, National Association (Bank of America, N.A. or BANA) and, to a lesser extent, FIA Card Services, National Association (FIA Card Services, N.A. or FIA). On October 1, 2014, FIA was merged into BANA. At September 30, 2014, the Corporation had approximately $2.1 trillion in assets and approximately 230,000 full-time equivalent employees.

As of September 30, 2014, we operated in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and more than 40 countries. Our retail banking footprint covers approximately 80 percent of the U.S. population, and we serve approximately 48 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately 4,900 banking centers, 15,700 ATMs, nationwide call centers, and leading online (www.bankofamerica.com) and mobile banking platforms. We offer industry-leading support to more than three million small business owners. We are a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world.

Third-Quarter 2014 Economic and Business Environment

In the U.S., economic growth remained relatively stable in the third quarter of 2014 following a rebound in the second quarter of 2014. Moderate retail spending gains, highlighted by continued steady business and residential investment, and sustained export gains characterized the economic environment in the U.S. Employment gains softened during the quarter and the unemployment rate stabilized. Inflation remained below the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System's (Federal Reserve) longer-term target of two percent.

Amid continued international tensions and expectations that accommodative monetary policy would be only gradually removed, longer-term U.S. Treasury yields declined during the quarter, while equity markets remained relatively unchanged. The Federal Reserve continued to reduce its securities purchases, bringing targeted monthly purchases to $15 billion in October. In October, the Federal Reserve announced that it will end its securities purchases in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Internationally, subdued economic growth continued in the eurozone in the third quarter of 2014, while healthy expansion continued in the U.K. Japan's economy stabilized and China's economy grew moderately in the third quarter of 2014. Growth in Russia and Brazil continued to decelerate with political uncertainties and declining commodity prices. For more information on our international exposure, see Non-U.S. Portfolio on page 114.


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Recent Events

Foreign Exchange Inquiries and Litigation

Subsequent to our October 15, 2014 earnings announcement for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation has been engaged in separate advanced discussions with certain U.S. banking regulatory agencies to resolve matters related to our foreign exchange (FX) business (FX Matters). There can be no assurances that these discussions will lead to a resolution of these matters, or of the amounts for and time frames within which such resolution might be obtained. As a result of those discussions, the Corporation recorded a $400 million non-deductible charge and adjusted the third-quarter 2014 financial results reported on October 15, 2014 to a net loss of $232 million. For additional information, see Global Markets on page 48 and Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Department of Justice Settlement

On August 20, 2014, the Corporation reached a comprehensive settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), certain federal agencies and six states (DoJ Settlement). The settlement included releases on the securitization, origination, sale and other specified conduct relating to residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), and an origination release on residential mortgage loans sold to government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and private-label RMBS trusts, or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).

The DoJ Settlement resolved certain actual and potential civil claims by the DoJ, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and State Attorneys General from six states (State AGs), the FHA and the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), as well as all pending RMBS claims against Bank of America entities brought by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Under the DoJ Settlement, the Corporation agreed to pay a total of $9.65 billion in cash and provide $7.0 billion worth of consumer relief. The cash portion consists of $5.02 billion in civil monetary penalties and $4.63 billion in compensatory remediation payments, of which $9.16 billion was paid in October 2014 with the balance paid in November 2014. After considering previously established reserves, we recorded a pretax charge of $5.3 billion in the third quarter of 2014 to pay the costs associated with the DoJ Settlement. Of this third-quarter charge, $4.9 billion was recorded in litigation expense and $400 million was recorded in the provision for credit losses for additional costs associated with the consumer relief portion of the settlement.

For additional information, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Department of Justice Settlement on page 59 and Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Dividends

On August 6, 2014, the Federal Reserve informed us that it did not object to our requested capital actions, which included an increase in the common stock dividend, but no additional common stock repurchases. The requested capital actions cover the period from the third quarter of 2014 through the first quarter of 2015. On August 6, 2014, our Board of Directors (the Board) approved an increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.05 per share, from $0.01 per share, for the third-quarter dividend paid on September 26, 2014. On October 23, 2014, our Board declared our fourth-quarter common stock dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on December 26, 2014 to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2014. For additional information, see Capital Management on page 64.

BANA / FIA Merger

Prior to October 1, 2014, we operated our banking activities primarily under two charters: BANA and, to a lesser extent, FIA. On October 1, 2014, FIA was merged into BANA. See Capital Management – Bank of America, N.A. and FIA Card Services, N.A. Regulatory Capital on page 70 and Capital Management – Other Regulatory Capital Matters on page 71 for additional information including the capital amounts and ratios as of September 30, 2014.


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Regulatory Activities

Liquidity Coverage Ratio

On September 3, 2014, the U.S. banking agencies finalized the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) rule. The LCR is a measure of short-term liquidity intended to ensure that a banking organization maintains a sufficient pool of liquid assets to cover net cash outflows over a 30-day stress period. The rule is subject to a two-year phase-in from January 2015 to full implementation in January 2017. For additional information, see Liquidity Risk – Basel 3 Liquidity Standards on page 76.

Supplementary Leverage Ratio

On September 3, 2014, the U.S. banking agencies finalized the Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR) rule. Effective January 1, 2018, the Corporation will be required to maintain a minimum SLR of three percent, plus a supplementary leverage buffer of two percent, for a total of five percent. In addition, insured depository institutions of such bank holding companies, which for the Corporation is primarily BANA, will be required to maintain a minimum six percent SLR to be considered "well capitalized." For additional information, see Capital Management – Other Regulatory Capital Matters on page 71.

Credit Risk Retention

In October 2014, U.S. regulators jointly approved a final rule regarding credit risk retention that will, among other things, require sponsors in certain circumstances to retain at least five percent of the credit risk of the assets underlying certain securitizations. The rule will become effective after it is published in the Federal Register, one year after for RMBS and two years after for all other asset classes. For additional information, see Regulatory Matters – Credit Risk Retention on page 63.


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Selected Financial Data

Table 1 provides selected consolidated financial data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 1
Selected Financial Data
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share information)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Income statement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis) (1)
$
21,434

 
$
21,743

 
$
66,161

 
$
68,100

Net income (loss)
(232
)
 
2,497

 
1,783

 
7,992

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (2)
(0.04
)
 
0.20

 
0.10

 
0.62

Dividends paid per common share
0.05

 
0.01

 
0.07

 
0.03

Performance ratios
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Return on average assets
n/m

 
0.47
%
 
0.11
%
 
0.49
%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity (1)
n/m

 
6.32

 
1.45

 
6.67

Efficiency ratio (FTE basis) (1)
93.97
%
 
75.38

 
92.08

 
76.22

Asset quality
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses at period end
 
 
 
 
$
15,106

 
$
19,432

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding at period end (3)
 
 
 
 
1.71
%
 
2.10
%
Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties at period end (3)
 
 
 
 
$
14,232

 
$
20,028

Net charge-offs (4)
$
1,043

 
$
1,687

 
3,504

 
6,315

Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (3, 4)
0.46
%
 
0.73
%
 
0.52
%
 
0.93
%
Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding, excluding the purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio (3)
0.48

 
0.75

 
0.53

 
0.96

Annualized net charge-offs and purchased credit-impaired write-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (3)
0.57

 
0.92

 
0.64

 
1.17

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs (4)
3.65

 
2.90

 
3.22

 
2.30

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs, excluding the purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio
3.27

 
2.42

 
2.88

 
1.92

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs and purchased credit-impaired write-offs
2.95

 
2.30

 
2.63

 
1.84

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Balance sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans and leases
 
 
 
 
$
891,315

 
$
928,233

Total assets
 
 
 
 
2,123,613

 
2,102,273

Total deposits
 
 
 
 
1,111,981

 
1,119,271

Total common shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
220,768

 
219,333

Total shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
238,681

 
232,685

Capital ratios (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common equity tier 1 capital
 
 
 
 
12.0
%
 
n/a

Tier 1 common capital
 
 
 
 
n/a

 
10.9
%
Tier 1 capital
 
 
 
 
12.8

 
12.2

Total capital
 
 
 
 
15.8

 
15.1

Tier 1 leverage
 
 
 
 
7.9

 
7.7

(1) 
Fully taxable-equivalent basis (FTE), return on average tangible shareholders' equity and the efficiency ratio are non-GAAP financial measures. Other companies may define or calculate these measures differently. For more information on these measures and ratios, and a corresponding reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 17.
(2) 
The diluted earnings (loss) per common share excludes the effect of any equity instruments that are antidilutive to earnings per share. There were no potential common shares that were dilutive in the third quarter of 2014 because of the net loss applicable to common shareholders.
(3) 
Balances and ratios do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option. For additional exclusions from nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 100 and corresponding Table 46, and Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 109 and corresponding Table 55.
(4) 
Net charge-offs exclude $246 million and $797 million of write-offs in the purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $443 million and $1.6 billion for the same periods in 2013. These write-offs decreased the purchased credit-impaired valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. For more information on purchased credit-impaired write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.
(5) 
On January 1, 2014, the Basel 3 rules became effective, subject to transition provisions primarily related to regulatory deductions and adjustments impacting common equity tier 1 capital and Tier 1 capital. We reported under Basel 1 (which included the Market Risk Final Rules) at December 31, 2013.
n/a = not applicable
n/m = not meaningful

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Financial Highlights

The results for the three months ended September 30, 2014 were a net loss of $232 million, or a loss of $0.04 per share, and net income of $1.8 billion, or $0.10 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net income of $2.5 billion, or $0.20 and $8.0 billion, or $0.62 for the same periods in 2013. Litigation expense increased $4.9 billion and $12.2 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, as the result of the DoJ Settlement and other litigation charges, and in the nine-month period, also the settlement with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

Table 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summary Income Statement
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net interest income (FTE basis) (1)
$
10,444

 
$
10,479

 
$
30,956

 
$
32,125

Noninterest income
10,990

 
11,264

 
35,205

 
35,975

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis) (1)
21,434

 
21,743

 
66,161

 
68,100

Provision for credit losses
636

 
296

 
2,056

 
3,220

Noninterest expense
20,142

 
16,389

 
60,921

 
51,907

Income before income taxes
656

 
5,058

 
3,184

 
12,973

Income tax expense (FTE basis) (1)
888

 
2,561

 
1,401

 
4,981

Net income (loss)
(232
)
 
2,497

 
1,783

 
7,992

Preferred stock dividends
238

 
279

 
732

 
1,093

Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders
$
(470
)
 
$
2,218

 
$
1,051

 
$
6,899

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per common share information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss)
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.21

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.64

Diluted earnings (loss)
(0.04
)
 
0.20

 
0.10

 
0.62

(1)
FTE basis is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on this measure and for a corresponding reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 17.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) basis decreased $35 million to $10.4 billion, and $1.2 billion to $31.0 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013. The net interest yield on an FTE basis decreased four basis points (bps) to 2.29 percent, and eight bps to 2.27 percent for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013. The decreases were primarily due to lower loan yields, lower consumer loan balances and lower income from the asset and liability management (ALM) portfolio, partially offset by reductions in funding yields and balances and higher commercial loan balances. In addition to the factors described above, the nine-month decrease was also driven by the impact of market-related premium amortization on debt securities, which declined $1.1 billion from a benefit of $575 million to an expense of $531 million, as well as lower trading-related net interest income. For more information on the decreases in net interest income and net interest yield, see Supplemental Financial Data – Net Interest Income Excluding Trading-related Net Interest Income on page 21.

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Noninterest Income
Table 3
 
 
 
 
Noninterest Income
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Card income
$
1,500

 
$
1,444

 
$
4,334

 
$
4,323

Service charges
1,907

 
1,884

 
5,599

 
5,520

Investment and brokerage services
3,327

 
2,995

 
9,887

 
9,165

Investment banking income
1,351

 
1,297

 
4,524

 
4,388

Equity investment income
9

 
1,184

 
1,150

 
2,427

Trading account profits
1,899

 
1,266

 
6,198

 
6,193

Mortgage banking income
272

 
585

 
1,211

 
3,026

Gains on sales of debt securities
432

 
356

 
1,191

 
881

Other income
293

 
253

 
1,111

 
52

Total noninterest income
$
10,990

 
$
11,264

 
$
35,205

 
$
35,975


Noninterest income decreased $274 million to $11.0 billion, and $770 million to $35.2 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013. The following highlights the significant changes.

Investment and brokerage services income increased $332 million and $722 million primarily driven by increased asset management fees from higher market levels and the impact of long-term assets under management (AUM) inflows.

Equity investment income decreased $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion. The declines were primarily due to a $753 million gain on the sale of our remaining investment in China Construction Bank Corporation (CCB) and gains on the sales of a portion of an equity investment in All Other for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The nine months ended September 30, 2014 included gains on the sales of a portion of an equity investment in All Other and a gain related to an initial public offering of an equity investment in Global Markets.

Trading account profits increased $633 million and $5 million and included positive debit valuation adjustments (DVA) on derivatives of $68 million and negative DVA of $16 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to negative DVA of $292 million and $309 million for the same periods in 2013. Excluding net DVA, trading account profits increased $273 million and decreased $288 million compared to the same periods in 2013. The three-month improvement was primarily due to increased market volatility and client activity and the nine-month decline was due to lower market volumes and volatility.

Mortgage banking income decreased $313 million and $1.8 billion primarily driven by lower servicing income and core production revenue, partially offset by lower representations and warranties provision.

Other income increased $40 million and $1.1 billion due to increases of $289 million and $634 million in net DVA on structured liabilities and gains associated with the bulk sales of residential mortgage loans. These gains were partially offset by increases in U.K. consumer payment protection insurance (PPI) costs compared to the same periods in 2013. The first quarter of 2013 also included a write-down of $450 million on a monoline receivable.

Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses increased $340 million to $636 million, and decreased $1.2 billion to $2.1 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013. The provision for credit losses was $407 million and $1.4 billion lower than net charge-offs, resulting in reductions in the allowance for credit losses. The three-month increase in the provision was due to $400 million of additional costs associated with the consumer relief portion of the DoJ Settlement. The reduction in the provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was driven by portfolio improvement, including increased home prices in the home loans portfolio, as well as lower levels of delinquencies in the consumer lending portfolio within CBB, and improved asset quality in the commercial portfolio.

Net charge-offs totaled $1.0 billion, or 0.46 percent, and $3.5 billion, or 0.52 percent of average loans and leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $1.7 billion, or 0.73 percent, and $6.3 billion, or 0.93 percent for the same periods in 2013. The decreases in net charge-offs were due to credit quality improvement across all major portfolios. For more information on the provision for credit losses, see Provision for Credit Losses on page 116.

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Noninterest Expense
Table 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest Expense
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Personnel
$
8,039

 
$
8,310

 
$
26,094

 
$
26,732

Occupancy
1,070

 
1,096

 
3,264

 
3,359

Equipment
514

 
538

 
1,594

 
1,620

Marketing
446

 
511

 
1,338

 
1,377

Professional fees
611

 
702

 
1,795

 
2,045

Amortization of intangibles
234

 
270

 
708

 
820

Data processing
754

 
779

 
2,348

 
2,370

Telecommunications
311

 
397

 
1,005

 
1,217

Other general operating
8,163

 
3,786

 
22,775

 
12,367

Total noninterest expense
$
20,142

 
$
16,389

 
$
60,921

 
$
51,907


Noninterest expense increased $3.8 billion to $20.1 billion, and $9.0 billion to $60.9 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013, primarily driven by higher litigation expense in other general operating expense. Litigation expense increased $4.9 billion to $6.0 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2014 driven by the DoJ Settlement and other litigation charges, and increased $12.2 billion to $16.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 also due to the settlement with FHFA. Personnel expense decreased $271 million and $638 million as we continued to streamline processes and achieve cost savings.

In connection with Project New BAC, which was first announced in the third quarter of 2011, we expected to achieve cost savings in certain noninterest expense categories as we streamlined workflows, simplified processes and aligned expenses with our overall strategic plan and operating principles. We expected total cost savings from Project New BAC to reach $8 billion on an annualized basis, or $2 billion per quarter, by mid-2015. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we successfully completed our Project New BAC expense program ahead of schedule by reaching our target of $2 billion in cost savings per quarter.

Income Tax Expense
Table 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Tax Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Income before income taxes
$
431

 
$
4,845

 
$
2,545

 
$
12,327

Income tax expense
663

 
2,348

 
762

 
4,335

Effective tax rate
153.8
%
 
48.5
%
 
29.9
%
 
35.2
%

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was driven by the non-deductible treatment of charges for the FX Matters and for a portion of the DoJ Settlement, partially offset by recurring tax preference items, the impact of the resolution of several tax examinations and tax benefits from a non-U.S. restructuring. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was impacted by the recurring preference and other tax benefit items previously mentioned, which more than offset the impact of the non-deductible charges. We expect an effective tax rate of approximately 31 percent, absent any unusual items, for the fourth quarter of 2014.

The effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were primarily driven by the $1.1 billion negative impact of the U.K. corporate income tax rate reduction enacted in July 2013 on deferred tax assets, partially offset by our recurring tax preference items. Also reflected in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was an increase in benefits from the 2012 non-U.S. restructurings.


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Balance Sheet Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table 6
 
 
Selected Balance Sheet Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Balance
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
% Change
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
% Change
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
% Change
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
128,659

 
$
131,322

 
(2
)%
 
$
135,996

 
$
113,064

 
20
 %
 
$
142,577

 
$
103,540

 
38
 %
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
223,310

 
190,328

 
17

 
223,978

 
223,434

 

 
224,001

 
231,379

 
(3
)
Trading account assets
188,489

 
200,993

 
(6
)
 
202,385

 
194,324

 
4

 
202,439

 
220,343

 
(8
)
Debt securities
368,124

 
323,945

 
14

 
359,653

 
327,493

 
10

 
345,194

 
342,278

 
1

Loans and leases
891,315

 
928,233

 
(4
)
 
899,241

 
923,978

 
(3
)
 
910,360

 
914,888

 

Allowance for loan and lease losses
(15,106
)
 
(17,428
)
 
(13
)
 
(15,538
)
 
(20,473
)
 
(24
)
 
(16,352
)
 
(22,031
)
 
(26
)
All other assets
338,822

 
344,880

 
(2
)
 
330,394

 
361,610

 
(9
)
 
340,079

 
382,767

 
(11
)
Total assets
$
2,123,613

 
$
2,102,273

 
1

 
$
2,136,109

 
$
2,123,430

 
1

 
$
2,148,298

 
$
2,173,164

 
(1
)
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
1,111,981

 
$
1,119,271

 
(1
)
 
$
1,127,488

 
$
1,090,611

 
3

 
$
1,124,777

 
$
1,082,005

 
4

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
217,925

 
198,106

 
10

 
216,244

 
235,205

 
(8
)
 
214,566

 
268,737

 
(20
)
Trading account liabilities
76,867

 
83,469

 
(8
)
 
84,988

 
84,648

 

 
90,176

 
90,321

 

Short-term borrowings
33,275

 
45,999

 
(28
)
 
38,866

 
44,220

 
(12
)
 
45,218

 
42,749

 
6

Long-term debt
250,115

 
249,674

 

 
251,772

 
258,717

 
(3
)
 
255,084

 
267,582

 
(5
)
All other liabilities
194,769

 
173,069

 
13

 
178,717

 
179,637

 
(1
)
 
181,677

 
187,644

 
(3
)
Total liabilities
1,884,932

 
1,869,588

 
1

 
1,898,075

 
1,893,038

 

 
1,911,498

 
1,939,038

 
(1
)
Shareholders' equity
238,681

 
232,685

 
3

 
238,034

 
230,392

 
3

 
236,800

 
234,126

 
1

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,123,613

 
$
2,102,273

 
1

 
$
2,136,109

 
$
2,123,430

 
1

 
$
2,148,298

 
$
2,173,164

 
(1
)

Period-end balance sheet amounts may vary from average balance sheet amounts due to liquidity and balance sheet management activities, primarily involving our portfolios of highly liquid assets. These portfolios are designed to ensure the adequacy of capital while enhancing our ability to manage liquidity requirements for the Corporation and our customers, and to position the balance sheet in accordance with the Corporation's risk appetite. The execution of these activities requires the use of balance sheet and capital-related limits including spot, average and risk-weighted asset limits, particularly within the market-making activities of our trading businesses. One of our key regulatory metrics, Tier 1 leverage ratio, is calculated based on adjusted quarterly average total assets.

Balance Sheet Management Actions in Third Quarter 2014

The Corporation took certain actions in the third quarter of 2014 to further optimize the balance sheet, resulting in a decrease in total assets of $47 billion compared to June 30, 2014. We shifted the mix of certain discretionary assets out of less liquid loans to more liquid debt securities. This included the conversion of $6.5 billion of residential mortgage loans with standby insurance agreements into agency securities and the sale of $2.5 billion of nonperforming and delinquent loans. We reduced the Global Markets balance sheet and associated funding by $11.7 billion, including a decrease of $3.3 billion in low-margin prime brokerage loans. The $22 billion decline in deposits was also driven by optimization efforts, including the reduction of deposits with less LCR benefit. Additionally, from a capital standpoint, $3.1 billion of preferred stock was issued in the quarter improving Basel 3 Tier 1 regulatory capital at the parent company.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Assets

At September 30, 2014, total assets were approximately $2.1 trillion, up $21.3 billion from December 31, 2013. The key drivers were increased debt securities due to purchases of U.S. treasuries, and higher securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell from higher matched-book trading activity. These increases were partially offset by a decline in consumer loan balances due to paydowns, net charge-offs and nonperforming and delinquent loan sales outpacing new originations, a reduction in trading account assets, and a decline in commercial loan balances.

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Average total assets increased $12.7 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was driven by increases in cash and cash equivalents primarily driven by higher interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and non-U.S. central banks in connection with anticipated Basel 3 LCR requirements and increases in debt securities due to purchases of U.S. treasuries. These increases were partially offset by declines in consumer balances due to paydowns, net charge-offs and nonperforming and delinquent loan sales outpacing new originations, and declines in all other assets driven by decreases in customer and other receivables and time deposits placed.

Average total assets decreased $24.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease was driven by declines in all other assets primarily due to decreases in other earning assets, customer and other receivables, derivative dealer assets and loans held-for-sale (LHFS). The decrease in average total assets was also driven by a decline in trading account assets due to a reduction in U.S. treasuries inventory and agency pass-throughs, and a decline in securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell due to a lower matched-book. The decrease in average total assets was partially offset by increases in cash and cash equivalents primarily driven by higher interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and non-U.S. central banks.

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

At September 30, 2014, total liabilities were approximately $1.9 trillion, up $15.3 billion from December 31, 2013, driven by an increase in all other liabilities primarily from higher payables primarily related to litigation, and higher securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase due to an increase in matched-book trading activity. The increases were partially offset by planned reductions in other short-term borrowings and a decline in deposits.

Average total liabilities increased $5.0 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 driven by growth in deposits. This increase was partially offset by planned reductions in securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase, long-term debt as maturities outpaced new issuances, and short-term borrowings.

Average total liabilities decreased $27.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease was due to lower matched-booked trading activity and planned reductions in securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase, planned reductions in long-term debt as maturities outpaced new issuances, and decreases in derivative liabilities. These decreases were partially offset by growth in deposits.

Shareholders' equity of $238.7 billion at September 30, 2014 increased $6.0 billion from December 31, 2013 driven by issuances of preferred stock and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) driven by a positive net change in the fair value of available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities, partially offset by common stock repurchases.

Average shareholders' equity of $238.0 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2014 increased $7.6 billion from the same period in 2013 driven by increased retained earnings, an increase in accumulated OCI driven by a positive net change in the fair value of AFS debt securities, and preferred stock issuances, partially offset by common stock repurchases.

Average shareholders' equity of $236.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $2.7 billion from the same period in 2013 driven by increased retained earnings, partially offset by common stock repurchases.



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Table 7
 
 
 
 
Selected Quarterly Financial Data
 
 
 
 
 
2014 Quarters
 
2013 Quarters
(In millions, except per share information)
Third
 
Second
 
First
 
Fourth
 
Third
Income statement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
10,219

 
$
10,013

 
$
10,085

 
$
10,786

 
$
10,266

Noninterest income
10,990

 
11,734

 
12,481

 
10,702

 
11,264

Total revenue, net of interest expense
21,209

 
21,747

 
22,566

 
21,488

 
21,530

Provision for credit losses
636

 
411

 
1,009

 
336

 
296

Noninterest expense
20,142

 
18,541

 
22,238

 
17,307

 
16,389

Income (loss) before income taxes
431

 
2,795

 
(681
)
 
3,845

 
4,845

Income tax expense (benefit)
663

 
504

 
(405
)
 
406

 
2,348

Net income (loss)
(232
)
 
2,291

 
(276
)
 
3,439

 
2,497

Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders
(470
)
 
2,035

 
(514
)
 
3,183

 
2,218

Average common shares issued and outstanding
10,516

 
10,519

 
10,561

 
10,633

 
10,719

Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding (1)
10,516

 
11,265

 
10,561

 
11,404

 
11,482

Performance ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets
n/m

 
0.42
%
 
n/m

 
0.64
%
 
0.47
%
Four quarter trailing return on average assets (2)
0.24
%
 
0.37

 
0.45
%
 
0.53

 
0.40

Return on average common shareholders' equity
n/m

 
3.68

 
n/m

 
5.74

 
4.06

Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity (3)
n/m

 
5.47

 
n/m

 
8.61

 
6.15

Return on average tangible shareholders' equity (3)
n/m

 
5.64

 
n/m

 
8.53

 
6.32

Total ending equity to total ending assets
11.24

 
10.94

 
10.79

 
11.07

 
10.92

Total average equity to total average assets
11.14

 
10.87

 
11.06

 
10.93

 
10.85

Dividend payout
n/m

 
5.16

 
n/m

 
3.33

 
4.82

Per common share data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss)
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.19

 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.30

 
$
0.21

Diluted earnings (loss) (1)
(0.04
)
 
0.19

 
(0.05
)
 
0.29

 
0.20

Dividends paid
0.05

 
0.01

 
0.01

 
0.01

 
0.01

Book value
20.99

 
21.16

 
20.75

 
20.71

 
20.50

Tangible book value (3)
14.09

 
14.24

 
13.81

 
13.79

 
13.62

Market price per share of common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Closing
$
17.05

 
$
15.37

 
$
17.20

 
$
15.57

 
$
13.80

High closing
17.18

 
17.34

 
17.92

 
15.88

 
14.95

Low closing
14.98

 
14.51

 
16.10

 
13.69

 
12.83

Market capitalization
$
179,296

 
$
161,628

 
$
181,117

 
$
164,914

 
$
147,429

(1) 
The diluted earnings (loss) per common share excluded the effect of any equity instruments that are antidilutive to earnings per share. There were no potential common shares that were dilutive in the third and first quarters of 2014 because of the net loss applicable to common shareholders.
(2) 
Calculated as total net income (loss) for four consecutive quarters divided by annualized average assets for four consecutive quarters.
(3) 
Tangible equity ratios and tangible book value per share of common stock are non-GAAP financial measures. Other companies may define or calculate these measures differently. For more information on these ratios and for corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 17.
(4) 
For more information on the impact of the purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio on asset quality, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management on page 83.
(5) 
Includes the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments.
(6) 
Balances and ratios do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option. For additional exclusions from nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 100 and corresponding Table 46, and Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 109 and corresponding Table 55.
(7) 
Primarily includes amounts allocated to the U.S. credit card and unsecured consumer lending portfolios in CBB, purchased credit-impaired loans and the non-U.S. credit card portfolio in All Other.
(8) 
Net charge-offs exclude $246 million, $160 million, $391 million, $741 million and $443 million of write-offs in the purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio in the third, second and first quarters of 2014 and in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively. These write-offs decreased the purchased credit-impaired valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. For more information on purchased credit-impaired write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.
(9) 
On January 1, 2014, the Basel 3 rules became effective, subject to transition provisions primarily related to regulatory deductions and adjustments impacting common equity tier 1 capital and Tier 1 capital. We reported under Basel 1 (which included the Market Risk Final Rules) for 2013.
n/a = not applicable
n/m = not meaningful

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Table 7
 
 
 
 
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (continued)
 
 
 
 
 
2014 Quarters
 
2013 Quarters
(Dollars in millions)
Third
 
Second
 
First
 
Fourth
 
Third
Average balance sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans and leases
$
899,241

 
$
912,580

 
$
919,482

 
$
929,777

 
$
923,978

Total assets
2,136,109

 
2,169,555

 
2,139,266

 
2,134,875

 
2,123,430

Total deposits
1,127,488

 
1,128,563

 
1,118,178

 
1,112,674

 
1,090,611

Long-term debt
251,772

 
259,825

 
253,678

 
251,055

 
258,717

Common shareholders' equity
222,368

 
222,215

 
223,201

 
220,088

 
216,766

Total shareholders' equity
238,034

 
235,797

 
236,553

 
233,415

 
230,392

Asset quality (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit losses (5)
$
15,635

 
$
16,314

 
$
17,127

 
$
17,912

 
$
19,912

Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties (6)
14,232

 
15,300

 
17,732

 
17,772

 
20,028

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding (6)
1.71
%
 
1.75
%
 
1.84
%
 
1.90
%
 
2.10
%
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases (6)
112

 
108

 
97

 
102

 
100

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases, excluding the PCI loan portfolio (6)
100

 
95

 
85

 
87

 
84

Amounts included in allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases (7)
$
6,013

 
$
6,488

 
$
7,143

 
$
7,680

 
$
8,972

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases, excluding the allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases (6, 7)
67
%
 
64
%
 
55
%
 
57
%
 
54
%
Net charge-offs (8)
$
1,043

 
$
1,073

 
$
1,388

 
$
1,582

 
$
1,687

Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (6, 8)
0.46
%
 
0.48
%
 
0.62
%
 
0.68
%
 
0.73
%
Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding, excluding the PCI loan portfolio (6)
0.48

 
0.49

 
0.64

 
0.70

 
0.75

Annualized net charge-offs and PCI write-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (6)
0.57

 
0.55

 
0.79

 
1.00

 
0.92

Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding (6)
1.53

 
1.63

 
1.89

 
1.87

 
2.10

Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties as a percentage of total loans, leases and foreclosed properties (6)
1.61

 
1.70

 
1.96

 
1.93

 
2.17

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs (8)
3.65

 
3.67

 
2.95

 
2.78

 
2.90

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs, excluding the PCI loan portfolio
3.27

 
3.25

 
2.58

 
2.38

 
2.42

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs and PCI write-offs
2.95

 
3.20

 
2.30

 
1.89

 
2.30

Capital ratios at period end (9)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Risk-based capital:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common equity tier 1 capital
12.0
%
 
12.0
%
 
11.8
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

Tier 1 common capital
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
10.9
%
 
10.8
%
Tier 1 capital
12.8

 
12.5

 
11.9

 
12.2

 
12.1

Total capital
15.8

 
15.3

 
14.8

 
15.1

 
15.1

Tier 1 leverage
7.9

 
7.7

 
7.4

 
7.7

 
7.6

Tangible equity (3)
8.10

 
7.85

 
7.65

 
7.86

 
7.73

Tangible common equity (3)
7.22

 
7.14

 
7.00

 
7.20

 
7.08

For footnotes see page 13.

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Table 8
 
 
 
Selected Year-to-Date Financial Data
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(In millions, except per share information)
2014
 
2013
Income statement
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
30,317

 
$
31,479

Noninterest income
35,205

 
35,975

Total revenue, net of interest expense
65,522

 
67,454

Provision for credit losses
2,056

 
3,220

Noninterest expense
60,921

 
51,907

Income before income taxes
2,545

 
12,327

Income tax expense
762

 
4,335

Net income
1,783

 
7,992

Net income applicable to common shareholders
1,051

 
6,899

Average common shares issued and outstanding
10,532

 
10,764

Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding
10,588

 
11,524

Performance ratios
 
 
 
Return on average assets
0.11
%
 
0.49
%
Return on average common shareholders' equity
0.63

 
4.23

Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity (1)
0.94

 
6.40

Return on average tangible shareholders' equity (1)
1.45

 
6.67

Total ending equity to total ending assets
11.24

 
10.92

Total average equity to total average assets
11.02

 
10.77

Dividend payout
70.06

 
4.68

Per common share data
 
 
 
Earnings
$
0.10

 
$
0.64

Diluted earnings
0.10

 
0.62

Dividends paid
0.07

 
0.03

Book value
20.99

 
20.50

Tangible book value (1)
14.09

 
13.62

Market price per share of common stock
 
 
 
Closing
$
17.05

 
$
13.80

High closing
17.92

 
14.95

Low closing
14.51

 
11.03

Market capitalization
$
179,296

 
$
147,429

(1) 
Tangible equity ratios and tangible book value per share of common stock are non-GAAP financial measures. Other companies may define or calculate these measures differently. For more information on these ratios and for corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 17.
(2) 
For more information on the impact of the purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio on asset quality, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management on page 83.
(3) 
Includes the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments.
(4) 
Balances and ratios do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option. For additional exclusions from nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 100 and corresponding Table 46, and Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 109 and corresponding Table 55.
(5) 
Primarily includes amounts allocated to the U.S. credit card and unsecured consumer lending portfolios in CBB, purchased credit-impaired loans and the non-U.S. credit card portfolio in All Other.
(6) 
Net charge-offs exclude $797 million and $1.6 billion of write-offs in the purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. These write-offs decreased the purchased credit-impaired valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. For more information on purchased credit-impaired write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.


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Table 8
 
 
 
Selected Year-to-Date Financial Data (continued)
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
Average balance sheet
 
 
 
Total loans and leases
$
910,360

 
$
914,888

Total assets
2,148,298

 
2,173,164

Total deposits
1,124,777

 
1,082,005

Long-term debt
255,084

 
267,582

Common shareholders' equity
222,591

 
217,922

Total shareholders' equity
236,800

 
234,126

Asset quality (2)
 
 
 
Allowance for credit losses (3)
$
15,635

 
$
19,912

Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties (4)
14,232

 
20,028

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding (4)
1.71
%
 
2.10
%
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases (4)
112

 
100

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases, excluding the PCI loan portfolio (4)
100

 
84

Amounts included in allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases (5)
$
6,013

 
$
8,972

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases, excluding the allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases (4, 5)
67
%
 
54
%
Net charge-offs (6)
$
3,504

 
$
6,315

Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (4, 6)
0.52
%
 
0.93
%
Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding, excluding the PCI loan portfolio (4)
0.53

 
0.96

Annualized net charge-offs and PCI write-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (4)
0.64

 
1.17

Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding (4)
1.53

 
2.10

Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties as a percentage of total loans, leases and foreclosed properties (4)
1.61

 
2.17

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs (6)
3.22

 
2.30

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs, excluding the PCI loan portfolio
2.88

 
1.92

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at period end to annualized net charge-offs and PCI write-offs
2.63

 
1.84

For footnotes see page 15.

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Supplemental Financial Data

We view net interest income and related ratios and analyses on an FTE basis, which when presented on a consolidated basis, are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe managing the business with net interest income on an FTE basis provides a more accurate picture of the interest margin for comparative purposes. To derive the FTE basis, net interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt income on an equivalent before-tax basis with a corresponding increase in income tax expense. For purposes of this calculation, we use the federal statutory tax rate of 35 percent. This measure ensures comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources.

Certain performance measures including the efficiency ratio and net interest yield utilize net interest income (and thus total revenue) on an FTE basis. The efficiency ratio measures the costs expended to generate a dollar of revenue, and net interest yield measures the bps we earn over the cost of funds.

We also evaluate our business based on certain ratios that utilize tangible equity, a non-GAAP financial measure. Tangible equity represents an adjusted shareholders' equity or common shareholders' equity amount which has been reduced by goodwill and intangible assets (excluding mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)), net of related deferred tax liabilities. These measures are used to evaluate our use of equity. In addition, profitability, relationship and investment models use both return on average tangible common shareholders' equity and return on average tangible shareholders' equity as key measures to support our overall growth goals. These ratios are as follows:

Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity measures our earnings contribution as a percentage of adjusted common shareholders' equity. The tangible common equity ratio represents adjusted ending common shareholders' equity divided by total assets less goodwill and intangible assets (excluding MSRs), net of related deferred tax liabilities.

Return on average tangible shareholders' equity measures our earnings contribution as a percentage of adjusted average total shareholders' equity. The tangible equity ratio represents adjusted ending shareholders' equity divided by total assets less goodwill and intangible assets (excluding MSRs), net of related deferred tax liabilities.

Tangible book value per common share represents adjusted ending common shareholders' equity divided by ending common shares outstanding.

The aforementioned supplemental data and performance measures are presented in Tables 7 and 8.

We evaluate our business segment results based on measures that utilize average allocated capital. Return on average allocated capital is calculated as net income adjusted for cost of funds and earnings credits and certain expenses related to intangibles, divided by average allocated capital. Allocated capital and the related return both represent non-GAAP financial measures. In addition, for purposes of goodwill impairment testing, the Corporation utilizes allocated equity as a proxy for the carrying value of its reporting units. Allocated equity in the reporting units is comprised of allocated capital plus capital for the portion of goodwill and intangibles specifically assigned to the reporting unit. For additional information, see Business Segment Operations on page 28 and Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Tables 9, 10 and 11 provide reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures. We believe the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides additional clarity in assessing the results of the Corporation and our segments. Other companies may define or calculate these measures and ratios differently.

Table 9
Quarterly Supplemental Financial Data and Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures
 
2014 Quarters
 
2013 Quarters
(Dollars in millions)
Third
 
Second
 
First
 
Fourth
 
Third
Fully taxable-equivalent basis data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
10,444

 
$
10,226

 
$
10,286

 
$
10,999

 
$
10,479

Total revenue, net of interest expense
21,434

 
21,960

 
22,767

 
21,701

 
21,743

Net interest yield (1)
2.29
%
 
2.22
%
 
2.29
%
 
2.44
%
 
2.33
%
Efficiency ratio
93.97

 
84.43

 
97.68

 
79.75

 
75.38

(1) 
Beginning in 2014, interest-bearing deposits placed with the Federal Reserve and certain non-U.S. central banks are included in earning assets. Prior period yields have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

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Table 9
Quarterly Supplemental Financial Data and Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures (continued)
 
2014 Quarters
 
2013 Quarters
(Dollars in millions)
Third
 
Second
 
First
 
Fourth
 
Third
Reconciliation of net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
10,219

 
$
10,013

 
$
10,085

 
$
10,786

 
$
10,266

Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
225

 
213

 
201

 
213

 
213

Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
$
10,444

 
$
10,226

 
$
10,286

 
$
10,999

 
$
10,479

Reconciliation of total revenue, net of interest expense to total revenue, net of interest expense on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue, net of interest expense
$
21,209

 
$
21,747

 
$
22,566

 
$
21,488

 
$
21,530

Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
225

 
213

 
201

 
213

 
213

Total revenue, net of interest expense on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
$
21,434

 
$
21,960

 
$
22,767

 
$
21,701

 
$
21,743

Reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit) to income tax expense (benefit) on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
$
663

 
$
504

 
$
(405
)
 
$
406

 
$
2,348

Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
225

 
213

 
201

 
213

 
213

Income tax expense (benefit) on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
$
888

 
$
717

 
$
(204
)
 
$
619

 
$
2,561

Reconciliation of average common shareholders' equity to average tangible common shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shareholders' equity
$
222,368

 
$
222,215

 
$
223,201

 
$
220,088

 
$
216,766

Goodwill
(69,792
)
 
(69,822
)
 
(69,842
)
 
(69,864
)
 
(69,903
)
Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
(4,992
)
 
(5,235
)
 
(5,474
)
 
(5,725
)
 
(5,993
)
Related deferred tax liabilities
2,077

 
2,100

 
2,165

 
2,231

 
2,296

Tangible common shareholders' equity
$
149,661

 
$
149,258

 
$
150,050

 
$
146,730

 
$
143,166

Reconciliation of average shareholders' equity to average tangible shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
$
238,034

 
$
235,797

 
$
236,553

 
$
233,415

 
$
230,392

Goodwill
(69,792
)
 
(69,822
)
 
(69,842
)
 
(69,864
)
 
(69,903
)
Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
(4,992
)
 
(5,235
)
 
(5,474
)
 
(5,725
)
 
(5,993
)
Related deferred tax liabilities
2,077

 
2,100

 
2,165

 
2,231

 
2,296

Tangible shareholders' equity
$
165,327

 
$
162,840

 
$
163,402

 
$
160,057

 
$
156,792

Reconciliation of period-end common shareholders' equity to period-end tangible common shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shareholders' equity
$
220,768

 
$
222,565

 
$
218,536

 
$
219,333

 
$
218,967

Goodwill
(69,784
)
 
(69,810
)
 
(69,842
)
 
(69,844
)
 
(69,891
)
Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
(4,849
)
 
(5,099
)
 
(5,337
)
 
(5,574
)
 
(5,843
)
Related deferred tax liabilities
2,019

 
2,078

 
2,100

 
2,166

 
2,231

Tangible common shareholders' equity
$
148,154

 
$
149,734

 
$
145,457

 
$
146,081

 
$
145,464

Reconciliation of period-end shareholders' equity to period-end tangible shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
$
238,681

 
$
237,411

 
$
231,888

 
$
232,685

 
$
232,282

Goodwill
(69,784
)
 
(69,810
)
 
(69,842
)
 
(69,844
)
 
(69,891
)
Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
(4,849
)
 
(5,099
)
 
(5,337
)
 
(5,574
)
 
(5,843
)
Related deferred tax liabilities
2,019

 
2,078

 
2,100

 
2,166

 
2,231

Tangible shareholders' equity
$
166,067

 
$
164,580

 
$
158,809

 
$
159,433

 
$
158,779

Reconciliation of period-end assets to period-end tangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
$
2,123,613

 
$
2,170,557

 
$
2,149,851

 
$
2,102,273

 
$
2,126,653

Goodwill
(69,784
)
 
(69,810
)
 
(69,842
)
 
(69,844
)
 
(69,891
)
Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
(4,849
)
 
(5,099
)
 
(5,337
)
 
(5,574
)
 
(5,843
)
Related deferred tax liabilities
2,019

 
2,078

 
2,100

 
2,166

 
2,231

Tangible assets
$
2,050,999

 
$
2,097,726

 
$
2,076,772

 
$
2,029,021

 
$
2,053,150


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Table 10
Year-to-Date Supplemental Financial Data and Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share information)
2014
 
2013
Fully taxable-equivalent basis data
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
30,956

 
$
32,125

Total revenue, net of interest expense
66,161

 
68,100

Net interest yield (1)
2.27
%
 
2.35
%
Efficiency ratio
92.08

 
76.22

Reconciliation of net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
30,317

 
$
31,479

Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
639

 
646

Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
$
30,956

 
$
32,125

Reconciliation of total revenue, net of interest expense to total revenue, net of interest expense on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
 
 
 
Total revenue, net of interest expense
$
65,522

 
$
67,454

Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
639

 
646

Total revenue, net of interest expense on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
$
66,161

 
$
68,100

Reconciliation of income tax expense to income tax expense on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
 
 
 
Income tax expense
$
762

 
$
4,335

Fully taxable-equivalent adjustment
639

 
646

Income tax expense on a fully taxable-equivalent basis
$
1,401

 
$
4,981

Reconciliation of average common shareholders' equity to average tangible common shareholders' equity
 
 
 
Common shareholders' equity
$
222,591

 
$
217,922

Goodwill
(69,818
)
 
(69,926
)
Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
(5,232
)
 
(6,269
)
Related deferred tax liabilities
2,114

 
2,360

Tangible common shareholders' equity
$
149,655

 
$
144,087

Reconciliation of average shareholders' equity to average tangible shareholders' equity
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
$
236,800

 
$
234,126

Goodwill
(69,818
)
 
(69,926
)
Intangible assets (excluding MSRs)
(5,232
)
 
(6,269
)
Related deferred tax liabilities
2,114

 
2,360

Tangible shareholders' equity
$
163,864

 
$
160,291

(1) 
Beginning in 2014, interest-bearing deposits placed with the Federal Reserve and certain non-U.S. central banks are included in earning assets. Prior period yields have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

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Table 11
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Supplemental Financial Data Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures (1)
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer & Business Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net income
$
1,856

 
$
1,787

 
$
5,327

 
$
4,638

Adjustment related to intangibles (2)
1

 
2

 
3

 
6

Adjusted net income
$
1,857

 
$
1,789

 
$
5,330

 
$
4,644

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average allocated equity (3)
$
61,441

 
$
62,024

 
$
61,458

 
$
62,050

Adjustment related to goodwill and a percentage of intangibles
(31,941
)
 
(32,024
)
 
(31,958
)
 
(32,050
)
Average allocated capital
$
29,500

 
$
30,000

 
$
29,500

 
$
30,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net income
$
799

 
$
564

 
$
2,157

 
$
1,434

Adjustment related to intangibles (2)

 

 

 
1

Adjusted net income
$
799

 
$
564

 
$
2,157

 
$
1,435

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average allocated equity (3)
$
36,485

 
$
35,390

 
$
36,484

 
$
35,395

Adjustment related to goodwill and a percentage of intangibles
(19,985
)
 
(19,990
)
 
(19,984
)
 
(19,995
)
Average allocated capital
$
16,500

 
$
15,400

 
$
16,500

 
$
15,400

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer Lending
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net income
$
1,057

 
$
1,223

 
$
3,170

 
$
3,204

Adjustment related to intangibles (2)
1

 
2

 
3

 
5

Adjusted net income
$
1,058

 
$
1,225

 
$
3,173

 
$
3,209

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average allocated equity (3)
$
24,956

 
$
26,634

 
$
24,974

 
$
26,655

Adjustment related to goodwill and a percentage of intangibles
(11,956
)
 
(12,034
)
 
(11,974
)
 
(12,055
)
Average allocated capital
$
13,000

 
$
14,600

 
$
13,000

 
$
14,600

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Wealth & Investment Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net income
$
813

 
$
720

 
$
2,268

 
$
2,199

Adjustment related to intangibles (2)
4

 
4

 
10

 
13

Adjusted net income
$
817

 
$
724

 
$
2,278

 
$
2,212

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average allocated equity (3)
$
22,204

 
$
20,283

 
$
22,223

 
$
20,302

Adjustment related to goodwill and a percentage of intangibles
(10,204
)
 
(10,283
)
 
(10,223
)
 
(10,302
)
Average allocated capital
$
12,000

 
$
10,000

 
$
12,000

 
$
10,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Banking
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net income
$
1,414

 
$
1,137

 
$
4,002

 
$
3,718

Adjustment related to intangibles (2)
1

 
1

 
1

 
2

Adjusted net income
$
1,415

 
$
1,138

 
$
4,003

 
$
3,720

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average allocated equity (3)
$
53,402

 
$
45,413

 
$
53,405

 
$
45,412

Adjustment related to goodwill and a percentage of intangibles
(22,402
)
 
(22,413
)
 
(22,405
)
 
(22,412
)
Average allocated capital
$
31,000

 
$
23,000

 
$
31,000

 
$
23,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Markets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net income (loss)
$
369

 
$
(875
)
 
$
2,778

 
$
1,199

Adjustment related to intangibles (2)
3

 
2

 
7

 
6

Adjusted net income (loss)
$
372

 
$
(873
)
 
$
2,785

 
$
1,205

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average allocated equity (3)
$
39,371

 
$
35,369

 
$
39,373

 
$
35,366

Adjustment related to goodwill and a percentage of intangibles
(5,371
)
 
(5,369
)
 
(5,373
)
 
(5,366
)
Average allocated capital
$
34,000

 
$
30,000

 
$
34,000

 
$
30,000

(1) 
There are no adjustments to reported net income (loss) or average allocated equity for CRES.
(2) 
Represents cost of funds, earnings credits and certain expenses related to intangibles.
(3) 
Average allocated equity is comprised of average allocated capital plus capital for the portion of goodwill and intangibles specifically assigned to the business segment. For more information on allocated capital, see Business Segment Operations on page 28 and Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 


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Net Interest Income Excluding Trading-related Net Interest Income

We manage net interest income on an FTE basis and excluding the impact of trading-related activities. As discussed in Global Markets on page 48, we evaluate our sales and trading results and strategies on a total market-based revenue approach by combining net interest income and noninterest income for Global Markets. An analysis of net interest income, average earning assets and net interest yield on earning assets, all of which adjust for the impact of trading-related net interest income from reported net interest income on an FTE basis, is shown below. We believe the use of this non-GAAP presentation in Table 12 provides additional clarity in assessing our results.

Table 12
 
 
 
 
Net Interest Income Excluding Trading-related Net Interest Income
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net interest income (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
$
10,444

 
$
10,479

 
$
30,956

 
$
32,125

Impact of trading-related net interest income
(900
)
 
(883
)
 
(2,658
)
 
(2,806
)
Net interest income excluding trading-related net interest income (1)
$
9,544

 
$
9,596

 
$
28,298

 
$
29,319

Average earning assets (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
$
1,813,482

 
$
1,789,045

 
$
1,819,247

 
$
1,826,575

Impact of trading-related earning assets
(441,661
)
 
(446,181
)
 
(449,248
)
 
(476,853
)
Average earning assets excluding trading-related earning assets (1)
$
1,371,821

 
$
1,342,864

 
$
1,369,999

 
$
1,349,722

Net interest yield contribution (FTE basis) (2, 3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
2.29
%
 
2.33
%
 
2.27
%
 
2.35
%
Impact of trading-related activities
0.47

 
0.51

 
0.48

 
0.55

Net interest yield on earning assets excluding trading-related activities (1)
2.76
%
 
2.84
%
 
2.75
%
 
2.90
%
(1) 
Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.
(2) 
Beginning in 2014, interest-bearing deposits placed with the Federal Reserve and certain non-U.S. central banks are included in earning assets. In prior periods, these balances were included with cash and due from banks in the cash and cash equivalents line, consistent with the Consolidated Balance Sheet presentation. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
(3) 
Calculated on an annualized basis.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, net interest income excluding trading-related net interest income decreased $52 million to $9.5 billion, and $1.0 billion to $28.3 billion compared to the same periods in 2013. The decreases were primarily due to lower loan yields, lower consumer loan balances and lower income from the asset and liability management (ALM) portfolio, partially offset by reductions in funding yields and balances and higher commercial loan balances. In addition to the factors described above, the nine-month decrease was also driven by the impact of market-related premium amortization on debt securities, which declined $1.1 billion from a benefit of $575 million to an expense of $531 million. For more information on the impact of interest rates, see Interest Rate Risk Management for Non-trading Activities on page 128.

Average earning assets excluding trading-related earning assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $29.0 billion to $1,371.8 billion, and $20.3 billion to $1,370.0 billion compared to the same periods in 2013. The increases were primarily in interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and commercial loans, partially offset by declines in other earning assets and consumer loans. An increase in investment securities also contributed to the increase for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, net interest yield on earning assets excluding trading-related activities decreased eight bps to 2.76 percent, and 15 bps to 2.75 percent compared to the same periods in 2013 due to the same factors as described above.


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Table 13
Quarterly Average Balances and Interest Rates – FTE Basis
 
Third Quarter 2014
 
Second Quarter 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and non-U.S. central banks (1)
$
110,876

 
$
77

 
0.28
%
 
$
123,582

 
$
85

 
0.28
%
Time deposits placed and other short-term investments
10,457

 
41

 
1.54

 
10,509

 
39

 
1.51

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
223,978

 
239

 
0.42

 
235,393

 
297

 
0.51

Trading account assets
143,282

 
1,148

 
3.18

 
147,798

 
1,214

 
3.29

Debt securities (2)
359,653

 
2,236

 
2.48

 
345,889

 
2,134

 
2.46

Loans and leases (3):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage (4)
235,271

 
2,083

 
3.54

 
243,405

 
2,195

 
3.61

Home equity
88,590

 
836

 
3.76

 
90,729

 
842

 
3.72

U.S. credit card
88,866

 
2,093

 
9.34

 
88,058

 
2,042

 
9.30

Non-U.S. credit card
11,784

 
304

 
10.25

 
11,759

 
308

 
10.51

Direct/Indirect consumer (5)
82,669

 
523

 
2.51

 
82,102

 
524

 
2.56

Other consumer (6)
2,111

 
19

 
3.44

 
2,012

 
17

 
3.60

Total consumer
509,291

 
5,858

 
4.58

 
518,065

 
5,928

 
4.58

U.S. commercial
230,891

 
1,659

 
2.85

 
230,486

 
1,673

 
2.91

Commercial real estate (7)
46,071

 
344

 
2.96

 
48,315

 
357

 
2.97

Commercial lease financing
24,325

 
211

 
3.48

 
24,409

 
193

 
3.16

Non-U.S. commercial
88,663

 
560

 
2.51

 
91,305

 
569

 
2.50

Total commercial
389,950

 
2,774

 
2.83

 
394,515

 
2,792

 
2.84

Total loans and leases
899,241

 
8,632

 
3.82

 
912,580

 
8,720

 
3.83

Other earning assets
65,995

 
710

 
4.27

 
65,099

 
665

 
4.09

Total earning assets (8)
1,813,482

 
13,083

 
2.87

 
1,840,850

 
13,154

 
2.86

Cash and due from banks (1)
25,120

 
 
 
 
 
27,377

 
 
 
 
Other assets, less allowance for loan and lease losses
297,507

 
 
 
 
 
301,328

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
2,136,109

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,169,555

 
 
 
 
(1) 
Beginning in 2014, interest-bearing deposits placed with the Federal Reserve and certain non-U.S. central banks are included in earning assets. In prior periods, these balances were included with cash and due from banks in the cash and cash equivalents line, consistent with the Consolidated Balance Sheet presentation. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
(2) 
Beginning in 2014, yields on debt securities carried at fair value are calculated on the cost basis. Prior to 2014, yields on debt securities carried at fair value were calculated based on fair value rather than the cost basis. The use of fair value does not have a material impact on net interest yield.
(3) 
Nonperforming loans are included in the respective average loan balances. Income on these nonperforming loans is generally recognized on a cost recovery basis. PCI loans were recorded at fair value upon acquisition and accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loan.
(4) 
Includes non-U.S. residential mortgage loans of $3 million, $2 million and $0 in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $56 million and $83 million in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively.
(5) 
Includes non-U.S. consumer loans of $4.3 billion, $4.4 billion and $4.6 billion in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $5.1 billion and $6.7 billion in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively.
(6) 
Includes consumer finance loans of $1.1 billion, $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively; consumer leases of $887 million, $762 million and $656 million in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $549 million and $431 million in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively; consumer overdrafts of $161 million, $137 million and $140 million in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $163 million and $172 million in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively; and other non-U.S. consumer loans of $3 million for each of the quarters of 2014 and $2 million for each of the quarters of 2013.
(7) 
Includes U.S. commercial real estate loans of $45.0 billion, $46.7 billion and $47.0 billion in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $44.5 billion and $41.5 billion in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively; and non-U.S. commercial real estate loans of $1.0 billion, $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively.
(8) 
Interest income includes the impact of interest rate risk management contracts, which decreased interest income on the underlying assets by $30 million, $13 million and $5 million in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $0 and $1 million in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively. Interest expense includes the impact of interest rate risk management contracts, which decreased interest expense on the underlying liabilities by $602 million, $621 million and $592 million in the third, second and first quarters of 2014, and $588 million and $556 million in the fourth and third quarters of 2013, respectively. For more information on interest rate contracts, see Interest Rate Risk Management for Non-trading Activities on page 128.

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Table 13
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarterly Average Balances and Interest Rates – FTE Basis (continued)
 
First Quarter 2014
 
Fourth Quarter 2013
 
Third Quarter 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and non-U.S. central banks (1)
$
112,570

 
$
72

 
0.26
%
 
$
90,196

 
$
59

 
0.26
%
 
$
78,360

 
$
50

 
0.26
%
Time deposits placed and other short-term investments
13,880

 
49

 
1.43

 
15,782

 
48

 
1.21

 
17,256

 
47

 
1.07

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
212,504

 
265

 
0.51

 
203,415

 
304

 
0.59

 
223,434

 
291

 
0.52

Trading account assets
147,583

 
1,213

 
3.32

 
156,194

 
1,182

 
3.01

 
144,502

 
1,093

 
3.01

Debt securities (2)
329,711

 
2,005

 
2.41

 
325,119

 
2,455

 
3.02

 
327,493

 
2,211

 
2.70

Loans and leases (3):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage (4)
247,561

 
2,238

 
3.62

 
253,988

 
2,374

 
3.74

 
256,297

 
2,359

 
3.68

Home equity
92,754

 
853

 
3.71

 
95,374

 
953

 
3.98

 
98,172

 
930

 
3.77

U.S. credit card
89,545

 
2,092

 
9.48

 
90,057

 
2,125

 
9.36

 
90,005

 
2,226

 
9.81

Non-U.S. credit card
11,554

 
308

 
10.79

 
11,171

 
310

 
11.01

 
10,633

 
317

 
11.81

Direct/Indirect consumer (5)
81,728

 
530

 
2.63

 
82,990

 
565

 
2.70

 
83,773

 
587

 
2.78

Other consumer (6)
1,962

 
18

 
3.66

 
1,929

 
17

 
3.73

 
1,876

 
19

 
3.88

Total consumer
525,104

 
6,039

 
4.64

 
535,509

 
6,344

 
4.72

 
540,756

 
6,438

 
4.74

U.S. commercial
228,058

 
1,651

 
2.93

 
225,596

 
1,700

 
2.99

 
221,541

 
1,704

 
3.05

Commercial real estate (7)
48,753

 
368

 
3.06

 
46,341

 
374

 
3.20

 
43,164

 
352

 
3.24

Commercial lease financing
24,727

 
234

 
3.78

 
24,468

 
206

 
3.37

 
23,862

 
203

 
3.41

Non-U.S. commercial
92,840

 
543

 
2.37

 
97,863

 
544

 
2.21

 
94,655

 
529

 
2.22

Total commercial
394,378

 
2,796

 
2.87

 
394,268

 
2,824

 
2.84

 
383,222

 
2,788

 
2.89

Total loans and leases
919,482

 
8,835

 
3.88

 
929,777

 
9,168

 
3.92

 
923,978

 
9,226

 
3.97

Other earning assets
67,568

 
697

 
4.18

 
78,214

 
709

 
3.61

 
74,022

 
677

 
3.62

Total earning assets (8)
1,803,298

 
13,136

 
2.93

 
1,798,697

 
13,925

 
3.08

 
1,789,045

 
13,595

 
3.02

Cash and due from banks (1)
28,258

 
 
 
 
 
35,063

 
 
 
 
 
34,704

 
 
 
 
Other assets, less allowance for loan and lease losses
307,710

 
 
 
 
 
301,115

 
 
 
 
 
299,681

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
2,139,266

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,134,875

 
 

 
 
 
$
2,123,430

 
 
 
 
For footnotes see page 22.


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Table 13
Quarterly Average Balances and Interest Rates – FTE Basis (continued)
 
Third Quarter 2014
 
Second Quarter 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings
$
46,803

 
$
1

 
0.01
%
 
$
47,450

 
$

 
%
NOW and money market deposit accounts
517,043

 
78

 
0.06

 
519,399

 
79

 
0.06

Consumer CDs and IRAs
65,579

 
58

 
0.35

 
68,706

 
70

 
0.41

Negotiable CDs, public funds and other deposits
31,806

 
28

 
0.34

 
33,412

 
29

 
0.35

Total U.S. interest-bearing deposits
661,231

 
165

 
0.10

 
668,967

 
178

 
0.11

Non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Banks located in non-U.S. countries
8,022

 
22

 
1.10

 
10,538

 
19

 
0.72

Governments and official institutions
1,706

 
1

 
0.15

 
1,754

 

 
0.14

Time, savings and other
61,331

 
82

 
0.54

 
64,091

 
85

 
0.53

Total non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits
71,059

 
105

 
0.59

 
76,383

 
104

 
0.55

Total interest-bearing deposits
732,290

 
270

 
0.15

 
745,350

 
282

 
0.15

Federal funds purchased, securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowings
255,111

 
591

 
0.92

 
271,247

 
763

 
1.13

Trading account liabilities
84,988

 
392

 
1.83

 
95,153

 
398

 
1.68

Long-term debt
251,772

 
1,386

 
2.19

 
259,825

 
1,485

 
2.29

Total interest-bearing liabilities (8)
1,324,161

 
2,639

 
0.79

 
1,371,575

 
2,928

 
0.86

Noninterest-bearing sources:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
395,198

 
 
 
 
 
383,213

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
178,716

 
 
 
 
 
178,970

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
238,034

 
 
 
 
 
235,797

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,136,109

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,169,555

 
 
 
 
Net interest spread
 
 
 
 
2.08
%
 
 
 
 
 
2.00
%
Impact of noninterest-bearing sources
 
 
 
 
0.21

 
 
 
 
 
0.22

Net interest income/yield on earning assets
 
 
$
10,444

 
2.29
%
 
 
 
$
10,226

 
2.22
%
For footnotes see page 22.


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Table 13
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarterly Average Balances and Interest Rates – FTE Basis (continued)
 
First Quarter 2014
 
Fourth Quarter 2013
 
Third Quarter 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings
$
45,196

 
$
1

 
0.01
%
 
$
43,665

 
$
5

 
0.05
%
 
$
43,968

 
$
5

 
0.05
%
NOW and money market deposit accounts
523,237

 
83

 
0.06

 
514,220

 
89

 
0.07

 
508,136

 
100

 
0.08

Consumer CDs and IRAs
71,141

 
84

 
0.48

 
74,635

 
96

 
0.51

 
78,161

 
113

 
0.57

Negotiable CDs, public funds and other deposits
29,826

 
27

 
0.37

 
29,060

 
29

 
0.39

 
27,108

 
28

 
0.41

Total U.S. interest-bearing deposits
669,400

 
195

 
0.12

 
661,580

 
219

 
0.13

 
657,373

 
246

 
0.15

Non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Banks located in non-U.S. countries
11,071

 
21

 
0.75

 
13,902

 
22

 
0.62

 
12,799

 
17

 
0.54

Governments and official institutions
1,857

 
1

 
0.14

 
1,734

 
1

 
0.18

 
1,551

 
1

 
0.19

Time, savings and other
60,506

 
74

 
0.50

 
58,529

 
72

 
0.49

 
54,926

 
70

 
0.51

Total non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits
73,434

 
96

 
0.53

 
74,165

 
95

 
0.51

 
69,276

 
88

 
0.50

Total interest-bearing deposits
742,834

 
291

 
0.16

 
735,745

 
314

 
0.17

 
726,649

 
334

 
0.18

Federal funds purchased, securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowings
252,971

 
609

 
0.98

 
271,538

 
682

 
1.00

 
279,425

 
683

 
0.97

Trading account liabilities
90,448

 
435

 
1.95

 
82,393

 
364

 
1.75

 
84,648

 
375

 
1.76

Long-term debt
253,678

 
1,515

 
2.41

 
251,055

 
1,566

 
2.48

 
258,717

 
1,724

 
2.65

Total interest-bearing liabilities (8)
1,339,931

 
2,850

 
0.86

 
1,340,731

 
2,926

 
0.87

 
1,349,439

 
3,116

 
0.92

Noninterest-bearing sources:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
375,344

 
 
 
 
 
376,929

 
 

 
 
 
363,962

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
187,438

 
 
 
 
 
183,800

 
 

 
 
 
179,637

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
236,553

 
 
 
 
 
233,415

 
 

 
 
 
230,392

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,139,266

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,134,875

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,123,430

 
 
 
 
Net interest spread
 
 
 
 
2.07
%
 
 
 
 
 
2.21
%
 
 
 
 
 
2.10
%
Impact of noninterest-bearing sources
 
 
 
 
0.22

 
 
 
 
 
0.23

 
 
 
 
 
0.23

Net interest income/yield on earning assets
 
 
$
10,286

 
2.29
%
 
 
 
$
10,999

 
2.44
%
 
 
 
$
10,479

 
2.33
%
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Table 14
Year-to-Date Average Balances and Interest Rates – FTE Basis
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and non-U.S. central banks (1)
$
115,670

 
$
234

 
0.27
%
 
$
66,636

 
$
123

 
0.25
%
Time deposits placed and other short-term investments
11,603

 
129

 
1.49

 
16,162

 
139

 
1.15

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
224,001

 
801

 
0.48

 
231,379

 
925

 
0.53

Trading account assets
146,205

 
3,575

 
3.27

 
173,312

 
3,697

 
2.85

Debt securities (2)
345,194

 
6,375

 
2.45

 
342,278

 
7,324

 
2.85

Loans and leases (3):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage (4)
242,034

 
6,516

 
3.59

 
257,393

 
6,944

 
3.60

Home equity
90,676

 
2,531

 
3.73

 
101,911

 
2,880

 
3.78

U.S. credit card
88,820

 
6,227

 
9.37

 
90,473

 
6,667

 
9.85

Non-U.S. credit card
11,700

 
920

 
10.51

 
10,757

 
961

 
11.95

Direct/Indirect consumer (5)
82,170

 
1,577

 
2.57

 
82,879

 
1,805

 
2.91

Other consumer (6)
2,029

 
54

 
3.56

 
1,766

 
56

 
4.13

Total consumer
517,429

 
17,825

 
4.60

 
545,179

 
19,313

 
4.73

U.S. commercial
229,822

 
4,983

 
2.90

 
216,609

 
5,108

 
3.15

Commercial real estate (7)
47,703

 
1,069

 
3.00

 
41,000

 
1,018

 
3.32

Commercial lease financing
24,485

 
638

 
3.48

 
23,659

 
645

 
3.63

Non-U.S. commercial
90,921

 
1,672

 
2.46

 
88,441

 
1,539

 
2.33

Total commercial
392,931

 
8,362

 
2.84

 
369,709

 
8,310

 
3.00

Total loans and leases
910,360

 
26,187

 
3.84

 
914,888

 
27,623

 
4.03

Other earning assets
66,214

 
2,072

 
4.18

 
81,920

 
2,123

 
3.46

Total earning assets (8)
1,819,247

 
39,373

 
2.89

 
1,826,575

 
41,954

 
3.07

Cash and due from banks (1)
26,907

 
 
 
 
 
36,904

 
 
 
 
Other assets, less allowance for loan and lease losses
302,144

 
 
 
 
 
309,685

 
 

 
 
Total assets
$
2,148,298

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,173,164

 
 

 
 
(1) 
Beginning in 2014, interest-bearing deposits placed with the Federal Reserve and certain non-U.S. central banks are included in earning assets. In prior periods, these balances were included with cash and due from banks in the cash and cash equivalents line, consistent with the Consolidated Balance Sheet presentation. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
(2) 
Beginning in 2014, yields on debt securities carried at fair value are calculated on the cost basis. Prior to 2014, yields on debt securities carried at fair value were calculated based on fair value rather than the cost basis. The use of fair value does not have a material impact on net interest yield.
(3) 
Nonperforming loans are included in the respective average loan balances. Income on these nonperforming loans is generally recognized on a cost recovery basis. PCI loans were recorded at fair value upon acquisition and accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loan.
(4) 
Includes non-U.S. residential mortgage loans of $2 million and $86 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(5) 
Includes non-U.S. consumer loans of $4.5 billion and $7.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(6) 
Includes consumer finance loans of $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion, consumer leases of $769 million and $288 million, consumer overdrafts of $146 million and $150 million, and other non-U.S. consumer loans of $3 million and $2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(7) 
Includes U.S. commercial real estate loans of $46.2 billion and $39.4 billion, and non-U.S. commercial real estate loans of $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(8) 
Interest income includes the impact of interest rate risk management contracts, which decreased interest income on the underlying assets by $48 million and $205 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Interest expense includes the impact of interest rate risk management contracts, which decreased interest expense on the underlying liabilities by $1.8 billion and $1.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. For more information on interest rate contracts, see Interest Rate Risk Management for Non-trading Activities on page 128.


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Table 14
Year-to-Date Average Balances and Interest Rates – FTE Basis (continued)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
(Dollars in millions)
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Interest-bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings
$
46,489

 
$
2

 
0.01
%
 
$
43,937

 
$
17

 
0.05
%
NOW and money market deposit accounts
519,870

 
240

 
0.06

 
503,339

 
324

 
0.09

Consumer CDs and IRAs
68,455

 
212

 
0.41

 
81,694

 
375

 
0.61

Negotiable CDs, public funds and other deposits
31,688

 
84

 
0.35

 
25,707

 
87

 
0.45

Total U.S. interest-bearing deposits
666,502

 
538

 
0.11

 
654,677

 
803

 
0.16

Non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Banks located in non-U.S. countries
9,866

 
62

 
0.84

 
11,936

 
58

 
0.65

Governments and official institutions
1,772

 
2

 
0.14

 
1,534

 
2

 
0.18

Time, savings and other
61,979

 
241

 
0.52

 
54,651

 
219

 
0.54

Total non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits
73,617

 
305

 
0.55

 
68,121

 
279

 
0.55

Total interest-bearing deposits
740,119

 
843

 
0.15

 
722,798

 
1,082

 
0.20

Federal funds purchased, securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowings
259,786

 
1,963

 
1.01

 
311,486

 
2,241

 
0.96

Trading account liabilities
90,176

 
1,225

 
1.82

 
90,321

 
1,274

 
1.89

Long-term debt
255,084

 
4,386

 
2.30

 
267,582

 
5,232

 
2.61

Total interest-bearing liabilities (8)
1,345,165

 
8,417

 
0.84

 
1,392,187

 
9,829

 
0.94

Noninterest-bearing sources:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
384,658

 
 
 
 
 
359,207

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
181,675

 
 
 
 
 
187,644

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
236,800

 
 
 
 
 
234,126

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,148,298

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,173,164

 
 
 
 
Net interest spread
 
 
 
 
2.05
%
 
 
 
 
 
2.13
%
Impact of noninterest-bearing sources
 
 
 
 
0.22

 
 
 
 
 
0.22

Net interest income/yield on earning assets
 
 
$
30,956

 
2.27
%
 
 
 
$
32,125

 
2.35
%
For footnotes see page 26.


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Business Segment Operations
 
Segment Description and Basis of Presentation

We report the results of our operations through five business segments: CBB, CRES, GWIM, Global Banking and Global Markets, with the remaining operations recorded in All Other. We prepare and evaluate segment results using certain non-GAAP financial measures. For additional information, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 17. Table 15 provides selected summary financial data for our business segments and All Other for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013. For additional detailed information on these results, see the business segment and All Other discussions which follow.

Table 15
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Segment Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Total Revenue (1)
 
Provision for Credit Losses
 
Noninterest Expense
 
Net Income (Loss)
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Consumer & Business Banking
$
7,511

 
$
7,524

 
$
617

 
$
761

 
$
3,979

 
$
3,967

 
$
1,856

 
$
1,787

Consumer Real Estate Services
1,093

 
1,577

 
286

 
(308
)
 
7,275

 
3,403

 
(5,184
)
 
(990
)
Global Wealth & Investment Management
4,666

 
4,390

 
(15
)
 
23

 
3,403

 
3,247

 
813

 
720

Global Banking
4,093

 
4,008

 
(32
)
 
322

 
1,904

 
1,923

 
1,414

 
1,137

Global Markets
4,136

 
3,219

 
45

 
47

 
3,336

 
2,881

 
369

 
(875
)
All Other
(65
)
 
1,025

 
(265
)
 
(549
)
 
245

 
968

 
500

 
718

Total FTE basis
21,434

 
21,743

 
636

 
296

 
20,142

 
16,389

 
(232
)
 
2,497

FTE adjustment
(225
)
 
(213
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated
$
21,209

 
$
21,530

 
$
636

 
$
296

 
$
20,142

 
$
16,389

 
$
(232
)
 
$
2,497

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Consumer & Business Banking
$
22,320

 
$
22,369

 
$
1,963

 
$
2,680

 
$
11,912

 
$
12,287

 
$
5,327

 
$
4,638

Consumer Real Estate Services
3,675

 
6,003

 
291

 
318

 
21,290

 
12,161

 
(13,003
)
 
(4,058
)
Global Wealth & Investment Management
13,802

 
13,310

 

 
30

 
10,207

 
9,770

 
2,268

 
2,199

Global Banking
12,541

 
12,176

 
365

 
634

 
5,832

 
5,608

 
4,002

 
3,718

Global Markets
13,731

 
12,192

 
83

 
36

 
9,275

 
8,724

 
2,778

 
1,199

All Other
92

 
2,050

 
(646
)
 
(478
)
 
2,405

 
3,357

 
411

 
296

Total FTE basis
66,161

 
68,100

 
2,056

 
3,220

 
60,921

 
51,907

 
1,783

 
7,992

FTE adjustment
(639
)
 
(646
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consolidated
$
65,522

 
$
67,454

 
$
2,056

 
$
3,220

 
$
60,921

 
$
51,907

 
$
1,783

 
$
7,992

(1) 
Total revenue is net of interest expense and is on an FTE basis which for consolidated revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on this measure and for a corresponding reconciliation to a GAAP financial measure, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 17.

The management accounting and reporting process derives segment and business results by utilizing allocation methodologies for revenue and expense. The net income derived for the businesses is dependent upon revenue and cost allocations using an activity-based costing model, funds transfer pricing, and other methodologies and assumptions management believes are appropriate to reflect the results of the business.

Total revenue, net of interest expense, includes net interest income on an FTE basis and noninterest income. The adjustment of net interest income to an FTE basis results in a corresponding increase in income tax expense. The segment results also reflect certain revenue and expense methodologies that are utilized to determine net income. The net interest income of the businesses includes the results of a funds transfer pricing process that matches assets and liabilities with similar interest rate sensitivity and maturity characteristics. In segments where the total of liabilities and equity exceeds assets, which are generally deposit-taking segments, we allocate assets to match liabilities. Net interest income of the business segments also includes an allocation of net interest income generated by certain of our ALM activities.


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Our ALM activities include an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of various derivatives and cash instruments to manage fluctuations in earnings and capital that are caused by interest rate volatility. Our goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity so that movements in interest rates do not significantly adversely affect earnings and capital. The results of a majority of our ALM activities are allocated to the business segments and fluctuate based on the performance of the ALM activities. ALM activities include external product pricing decisions including deposit pricing strategies, the effects of our internal funds transfer pricing process and the net effects of other ALM activities.

Certain expenses not directly attributable to a specific business segment are allocated to the segments. The most significant of these expenses include data and item processing costs and certain centralized or shared functions. Data processing costs are allocated to the segments based on equipment usage. Item processing costs are allocated to the segments based on the volume of items processed for each segment. The costs of certain other centralized or shared functions are allocated based on methodologies that reflect utilization.

The Corporation periodically reviews capital allocated to its businesses and allocates capital annually during the strategic and capital planning processes. We utilize a methodology that considers the effect of regulatory capital requirements in addition to internal risk-based capital models. The Corporation's internal risk-based capital models use a risk-adjusted methodology incorporating each segment's credit, market, interest rate, business and operational risk components. For more information on the nature of these risks, see Managing Risk and Strategic Risk Management on page 63. The capital allocated to the business segments is referred to as allocated capital, which represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, the Corporation utilizes allocated equity as a proxy for the carrying value of its reporting units. Allocated equity in the reporting units is comprised of allocated capital plus capital for the portion of goodwill and intangibles specifically assigned to the reporting unit. For additional information, see Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

During the latest annual planning process, we made refinements to the amount of capital allocated to each of our businesses based on multiple considerations that included, but were not limited to, Basel 3 Standardized and Advanced risk-weighted assets, business segment exposures and risk profile, and strategic plans. As a result of this process, in 2014, we adjusted the amount of capital being allocated to our business segments. This change resulted in a reduction of unallocated capital, which is included in All Other, and an aggregate increase in the amount of capital being allocated to the business segments.

For more information on the business segments and reconciliations to consolidated total revenue, net income (loss) and period-end total assets, see Note 18 – Business Segment Information to the Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Consumer & Business Banking
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Deposits
 
Consumer
Lending
 
Total Consumer &
Business Banking
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
2,592

 
$
2,457

 
$
2,360

 
$
2,599

 
$
4,952

 
$
5,056

 
(2
)%
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Card income
17

 
15

 
1,217

 
1,160

 
1,234

 
1,175

 
5

Service charges
1,137

 
1,063

 

 

 
1,137

 
1,063

 
7

All other income
144

 
126

 
44

 
104

 
188

 
230

 
(18
)
Total noninterest income
1,298

 
1,204

 
1,261

 
1,264

 
2,559

 
2,468

 
4

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
3,890

 
3,661

 
3,621

 
3,863

 
7,511

 
7,524

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
61

 
96

 
556

 
665

 
617

 
761

 
(19
)
Noninterest expense
2,573

 
2,682

 
1,406

 
1,285

 
3,979

 
3,967

 

Income before income taxes
1,256

 
883

 
1,659

 
1,913

 
2,915

 
2,796

 
4

Income tax expense (FTE basis)
457

 
319

 
602

 
690

 
1,059

 
1,009

 
5

Net income
$
799

 
$
564

 
$
1,057

 
$
1,223

 
$
1,856

 
$
1,787

 
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest yield (FTE basis)
1.87
%
 
1.85
%
 
6.75
%
 
7.17
%
 
3.45
%
 
3.70
%
 
 
Return on average allocated capital
19.21

 
14.55

 
32.29

 
33.28

 
24.97

 
23.67

 
 
Efficiency ratio (FTE basis)
66.17

 
73.26

 
38.80

 
33.25

 
52.98

 
52.72

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
Average
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
$
22,314

 
$
22,383

 
$
138,565

 
$
143,336

 
$
160,879

 
$
165,719

 
(3
)%
Total earning assets (1)
550,136

 
526,108

 
138,756

 
143,771

 
569,084

 
542,614

 
5

Total assets (1)
582,637

 
558,714

 
148,246

 
152,436

 
611,075

 
583,885

 
5

Total deposits
544,274

 
521,510

 
n/m

 
n/m

 
545,116

 
522,009

 
4

Allocated capital
16,500

 
15,400

 
13,000

 
14,600

 
29,500

 
30,000

 
(2
)
(1)
In segments and businesses where the total of liabilities and equity exceeds assets, we allocate assets from All Other to match the segments' and businesses' liabilities and allocated shareholders' equity. As a result, total earning assets and total assets of the businesses may not equal total CBB.
n/m = not meaningful

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Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Deposits
 
Consumer
Lending
 
Total Consumer &
Business Banking
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
7,737

 
$
7,317

 
$
7,096

 
$
7,787

 
$
14,833

 
$
15,104

 
(2
)%
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Card income
51

 
45

 
3,512

 
3,523

 
3,563

 
3,568

 

Service charges
3,272

 
3,110

 
1

 
1

 
3,273

 
3,111

 
5

All other income
388

 
344

 
263

 
242

 
651

 
586

 
11

Total noninterest income
3,711

 
3,499

 
3,776

 
3,766

 
7,487

 
7,265

 
3

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
11,448

 
10,816

 
10,872

 
11,553

 
22,320

 
22,369

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
194

 
194

 
1,769

 
2,486

 
1,963

 
2,680

 
(27
)
Noninterest expense
7,835

 
8,333

 
4,077

 
3,954

 
11,912

 
12,287

 
(3
)
Income before income taxes
3,419

 
2,289

 
5,026

 
5,113

 
8,445

 
7,402

 
14

Income tax expense (FTE basis)
1,262

 
855

 
1,856

 
1,909

 
3,118

 
2,764

 
13

Net income
$
2,157

 
$
1,434

 
$
3,170

 
$
3,204

 
$
5,327

 
$
4,638

 
15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest yield (FTE basis)
1.89
%
 
1.88
%
 
6.82
%
 
7.28
%
 
3.52
%
 
3.77
%
 
 
Return on average allocated capital
17.48

 
12.46

 
32.64

 
29.39

 
24.16

 
20.70

 
 
Efficiency ratio (FTE basis)
68.44

 
77.04

 
37.50

 
34.22

 
53.37

 
54.93

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
Average
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
$
22,443

 
$
22,477

 
$
138,612

 
$
142,575

 
$
161,055

 
$
165,052

 
(2
)%
Total earning assets (1)
545,988

 
519,824

 
139,149

 
143,014

 
562,807

 
536,290

 
5

Total assets (1)
578,653

 
552,533

 
148,527

 
151,633

 
604,850

 
577,618

 
5

Total deposits
540,337

 
515,190

 
n/m

 
n/m

 
541,119

 
515,655

 
5

Allocated capital
16,500

 
15,400

 
13,000

 
14,600

 
29,500

 
30,000

 
(2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
$
22,394

 
$
22,578

 
$
138,951

 
$
142,516

 
$
161,345

 
$
165,094

 
(2
)%
Total earning assets (1)
551,501

 
535,121

 
139,038

 
143,917

 
570,678

 
550,757

 
4

Total assets (1)
583,827

 
567,978

 
148,718

 
153,376

 
612,684

 
593,074

 
3

Total deposits
545,696

 
530,920

 
n/m

 
n/m

 
546,791

 
531,669

 
3

For footnotes see page 30.

CBB, which is comprised of Deposits and Consumer Lending, offers a diversified range of credit, banking and investment products and services to consumers and businesses. Our customers and clients have access to a franchise network that stretches coast to coast through 31 states and the District of Columbia. The franchise network includes approximately 4,900 banking centers, 15,700 ATMs, nationwide call centers, and online and mobile platforms.

CBB Results

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for CBB increased $69 million to $1.9 billion primarily driven by lower provision for credit losses and higher noninterest income, partially offset by lower net interest income. Net interest income decreased $104 million to $5.0 billion due to lower average loan balances and card yields, partially offset by higher deposit balances. Noninterest income increased $91 million to $2.6 billion primarily due to higher deposit service charges and card income.

The provision for credit losses decreased $144 million to $617 million primarily as a result of improvements in credit quality. Noninterest expense of $4.0 billion remained relatively unchanged.

The return on average allocated capital was 24.97 percent, up from 23.67 percent, reflecting an increase in net income combined with a small decrease in allocated capital. For more information on capital allocated to the business segments, see Business Segment Operations on page 28.


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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for CBB increased $689 million to $5.3 billion primarily driven by lower provision for credit losses, lower noninterest expense and higher noninterest income, partially offset by lower net interest income. Net interest income decreased $271 million to $14.8 billion driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. Noninterest income increased $222 million to $7.5 billion primarily due to portfolio divestiture gains and higher service charges, partially offset by lower revenue from consumer protection products.

The provision for credit losses decreased $717 million to $2.0 billion driven by the same factor as described in the three-month discussion above. Noninterest expense decreased $375 million to $11.9 billion primarily driven by lower operating, FDIC and litigation expenses.

The return on average allocated capital was 24.16 percent, up from 20.70 percent, reflecting an increase in net income combined with a small decrease in allocated capital.

Deposits

Deposits includes the results of consumer deposit activities which consist of a comprehensive range of products provided to consumers and small businesses. Our deposit products include traditional savings accounts, money market savings accounts, CDs and IRAs, noninterest- and interest-bearing checking accounts, as well as investment accounts and products. The revenue is allocated to the deposit products using our funds transfer pricing process that matches assets and liabilities with similar interest rate sensitivity and maturity characteristics. Deposits generates fees such as account service fees, non-sufficient funds fees, overdraft charges and ATM fees, as well as investment and brokerage fees from Merrill Edge accounts. Merrill Edge is an integrated investing and banking service targeted at customers with less than $250,000 in investable assets. Merrill Edge provides investment advice and guidance, client brokerage asset services, a self-directed online investing platform and key banking capabilities including access to the Corporation's network of banking centers and ATMs.

Business Banking within Deposits provides a wide range of lending-related products and services, integrated working capital management and treasury solutions to clients through our network of offices and client relationship teams along with various product partners. Our clients include U.S.-based companies generally with annual sales of $1 million to $50 million. Our lending products and services include commercial loans, lines of credit and real estate lending. Our capital management and treasury solutions include treasury management, foreign exchange and short-term investing options. Deposits also includes the results of our merchant services joint venture.

Deposits includes the net impact of migrating customers and their related deposit balances between Deposits and GWIM as well as other client-managed businesses. For more information on the migration of customer balances to or from GWIM, see GWIM on page 42.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for Deposits increased $235 million to $799 million driven by higher revenue, and lower noninterest expense and provision for credit losses. Net interest income increased $135 million to $2.6 billion primarily driven by a combination of pricing discipline and the beneficial impact of an increase in investable assets as a result of higher deposit balances. Noninterest income increased $94 million to $1.3 billion primarily due to higher deposit service charges.

The provision for credit losses decreased $35 million to $61 million as a result of a slight improvement in credit quality. Noninterest expense decreased $109 million to $2.6 billion due to lower operating expenses, partially offset by higher personnel and litigation expenses.

Average deposits increased $22.8 billion to $544.3 billion driven by a continuing customer shift to more liquid products in the low rate environment. Growth in checking, traditional savings and money market savings of $33.5 billion was partially offset by a decline in time deposits of $10.7 billion. As a result of our continued pricing discipline and the shift in the mix of deposits, the rate paid on average deposits declined by four bps to six bps.


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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for Deposits increased $723 million to $2.2 billion driven by higher revenue and a decrease in noninterest expense. Net interest income increased $420 million to $7.7 billion primarily driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. Noninterest income increased $212 million to $3.7 billion primarily due to higher deposit service charges and investment and brokerage income.

The provision for credit losses of $194 million remained relatively unchanged. Noninterest expense decreased $498 million to $7.8 billion due to lower operating, FDIC and litigation expenses.

Average deposits increased $25.1 billion to $540.3 billion driven by a continuing customer shift to more liquid products in the low rate environment. Additionally, $3.5 billion of the increase in average deposits was due to net transfers from other businesses, largely GWIM.

Key Statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Total deposit spreads (excludes noninterest costs)
1.60
%
 
1.52
%
 
1.58
%
 
1.52
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Client brokerage assets (in millions)
 
 
 
 
$
108,533

 
$
89,517

Online banking active accounts (units in thousands)
 
 
 
 
30,821

 
30,197

Mobile banking active accounts (units in thousands)
 
 
 
 
16,107

 
13,967

Banking centers
 
 
 
 
4,947

 
5,243

ATMs
 
 
 
 
15,675

 
16,201


Client brokerage assets increased $19.0 billion driven by increased account flows and market valuations. Mobile banking customers increased 2.1 million reflecting continuing changes in our customers' banking preferences. The number of banking centers declined 296 and ATMs declined 526 as we continue to optimize our consumer banking network and improve our cost-to-serve.

Consumer Lending

Consumer Lending is one of the leading issuers of credit and debit cards to consumers and small businesses in the U.S. Our lending products and services also include direct and indirect consumer loans such as automotive, marine, aircraft, recreational vehicle and consumer personal loans. In addition to earning net interest spread revenue on its lending activities, Consumer Lending generates interchange revenue from credit and debit card transactions as well as annual credit card fees and other miscellaneous fees.

Consumer Lending includes the net impact of migrating customers and their related credit card loan balances between Consumer Lending and GWIM.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for Consumer Lending decreased $166 million to $1.1 billion primarily driven by lower net interest income and higher noninterest expense, partially offset by lower provision for credit losses. Net interest income decreased $239 million to $2.4 billion driven by the impact of lower average loan balances and card yields. Noninterest income of $1.3 billion remained relatively unchanged.

The provision for credit losses decreased $109 million to $556 million due to continued improvement in credit quality, due in part to lower delinquencies. Noninterest expense increased $121 million to $1.4 billion primarily driven by higher operating expenses.

Average loans decreased $4.8 billion to $138.6 billion primarily driven by the net migration of credit card loan balances to GWIM as described above, portfolio divestitures and continued run-off of non-core portfolios, partially offset by an increase in small business lending.


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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for Consumer Lending decreased $34 million to $3.2 billion primarily due to lower net interest income and higher noninterest expense, partially offset by lower provision for credit losses. Net interest income decreased $691 million to $7.1 billion driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. Noninterest income of $3.8 billion remained relatively unchanged.

The provision for credit losses decreased $717 million to $1.8 billion due to the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. Noninterest expense increased $123 million to $4.1 billion driven by higher operating expenses, partially offset by lower litigation expense.

Average loans decreased $4.0 billion to $138.6 billion primarily driven by the net migration of credit card loan balances to GWIM as described above, continued run-off of non-core portfolios and portfolio divestitures, partially offset by an increase in consumer auto loans and small business lending.

Key Statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Total U.S. credit card (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross interest yield
9.34
%
 
9.82
%
 
9.37
%
 
9.85
%
Risk-adjusted margin
9.33

 
8.68

 
9.26

 
8.54

New accounts (in thousands)
1,202

 
1,048

 
3,357

 
2,912

Purchase volumes
$
53,784

 
$
52,823

 
$
156,231

 
$
151,400

Debit card purchase volumes
$
67,990

 
$
66,712

 
$
203,372

 
$
199,087

(1) 
Total U.S. credit card includes portfolios in CBB and GWIM.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the total U.S. credit card risk-adjusted margin increased 65 bps and 72 bps compared to the same periods in 2013 due to an improvement in credit quality, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, portfolio divestiture gains. Total U.S. credit card purchase volumes increased $961 million to $53.8 billion, and $4.8 billion to $156.2 billion and debit card purchase volumes increased $1.3 billion to $68.0 billion, and $4.3 billion to $203.4 billion compared to the same periods in 2013, reflecting higher levels of consumer spending.

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Consumer Real Estate Services
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Home Loans
 
Legacy Assets
& Servicing
 
Total Consumer Real
Estate Services
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013

2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
332

 
$
329

 
$
387

 
$
404

 
$
719

 
$
733

 
(2
)%
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage banking income
206

 
345

 
152

 
430

 
358

 
775

 
(54
)
All other income (loss)
(2
)
 
35

 
18

 
34

 
16

 
69

 
(77
)
Total noninterest income
204

 
380

 
170

 
464

 
374

 
844

 
(56
)
Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
536

 
709

 
557

 
868

 
1,093

 
1,577

 
(31
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
18

 
(11
)
 
268

 
(297
)
 
286

 
(308
)
 
n/m

Noninterest expense
629

 
885

 
6,646

 
2,518

 
7,275

 
3,403

 
114

Loss before income taxes
(111
)
 
(165
)
 
(6,357
)
 
(1,353
)
 
(6,468
)
 
(1,518
)
 
n/m

Income tax benefit (FTE basis)
(40
)
 
(63
)
 
(1,244
)
 
(465
)
 
(1,284
)
 
(528
)
 
143

Net loss
$
(71
)
 
$
(102
)
 
$
(5,113
)
 
$
(888
)
 
$
(5,184
)
 
$
(990
)
 
n/m

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest yield (FTE basis)
2.38
%
 
2.50
%
 
4.01
%
 
3.36
%
 
3.13
%
 
2.91
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
Average
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
$
52,733

 
$
46,878

 
$
35,238

 
$
41,528

 
$
87,971

 
$
88,406

 
 %
Total earning assets (1)
55,214

 
52,074

 
38,330

 
47,685

 
91,244

 
99,759

 
(9
)
Total assets (1)
55,295

 
52,305

 
51,455

 
65,917

 
104,451

 
118,222

 
(12
)
Allocated capital
6,000

 
6,000

 
17,000

 
18,000

 
23,000

 
24,000

 
(4
)
(1)
In segments and businesses where the total of liabilities and equity exceeds assets, we allocate assets from All Other to match the segments' and businesses' liabilities and allocated shareholders' equity. As a result, total earning assets and total assets of the businesses may not equal total CRES.
n/m = not meaningful

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Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Home Loans
 
Legacy Assets
& Servicing
 
Total Consumer Real
Estate Services
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
990

 
$
1,020

 
$
1,127

 
$
1,154

 
$
2,117

 
$
2,174

 
(3
)%
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage banking income
620

 
1,696

 
812

 
1,976

 
1,432

 
3,672

 
(61
)
All other income (loss)
22

 
(23
)
 
104

 
180

 
126

 
157

 
(20
)
Total noninterest income
642

 
1,673

 
916

 
2,156

 
1,558

 
3,829

 
(59
)
Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
1,632

 
2,693

 
2,043

 
3,310

 
3,675

 
6,003

 
(39
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
50

 
145

 
241

 
173

 
291

 
318

 
(8
)
Noninterest expense
2,012

 
2,576

 
19,278

 
9,585

 
21,290

 
12,161

 
75

Loss before income taxes
(430
)
 
(28
)
 
(17,476
)
 
(6,448
)
 
(17,906
)
 
(6,476
)
 
n/m

Income tax benefit (FTE basis)
(159
)
 
(10
)
 
(4,744
)
 
(2,408
)
 
(4,903
)
 
(2,418
)
 
103

Net loss
$
(271
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
(12,732
)
 
$
(4,040
)
 
$
(13,003
)
 
$
(4,058
)
 
n/m

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest yield (FTE basis)
2.45
%
 
2.56
%
 
3.90
%
 
3.13
%
 
3.05
%
 
2.84
%
 
 
Efficiency ratio (FTE basis)
n/m

 
95.65

 
n/m

 
n/m

 
n/m

 
n/m

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
Average
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
$
51,705

 
$
46,990

 
$
36,673

 
$
43,488

 
$
88,378

 
$
90,478

 
(2
)%
Total earning assets (1)
54,144

 
53,180

 
38,626

 
49,318

 
92,770

 
102,498

 
(9
)
Total assets (1)
54,146

 
53,594

 
54,031

 
69,312

 
108,177

 
122,906

 
(12
)
Allocated capital
6,000

 
6,000

 
17,000

 
18,000

 
23,000

 
24,000

 
(4
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
$
53,478

 
$
51,021

 
$
34,484

 
$
38,732

 
$
87,962

 
$
89,753

 
(2
)%
Total earning assets (1)
56,690

 
54,071

 
40,869

 
43,092

 
91,973

 
97,163

 
(5
)
Total assets (1)
56,042

 
53,933

 
52,852

 
59,458

 
103,309

 
113,391

 
(9
)
For footnotes see page 35.

CRES operations include Home Loans and Legacy Assets & Servicing. Home Loans is responsible for ongoing residential first mortgage and home equity loan production activities and the CRES home equity loan portfolio not selected for inclusion in the Legacy Assets & Servicing owned portfolio. Legacy Assets & Servicing is responsible for our mortgage servicing activities related to loans serviced for others and loans held by the Corporation, including loans that have been designated as the Legacy Assets & Servicing Portfolios. The Legacy Assets & Servicing Portfolios (both owned and serviced), herein referred to as the Legacy Owned and Legacy Serviced Portfolios, respectively (together, the Legacy Portfolios), and as further defined below, include those loans originated prior to January 1, 2011 that would not have been originated under our established underwriting standards as of December 31, 2010. For more information on our Legacy Portfolios, see page 38. In addition, Legacy Assets & Servicing is responsible for managing legacy exposures related to CRES (e.g., litigation, representations and warranties). This alignment allows CRES management to lead the ongoing Home Loans business while also providing focus on legacy mortgage issues and servicing activities.

CRES, primarily through its Home Loans operations, generates revenue by providing an extensive line of consumer real estate products and services to customers nationwide. CRES products offered by Home Loans include fixed- and adjustable-rate first-lien mortgage loans for home purchase and refinancing needs, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans. First mortgage products are generally either sold into the secondary mortgage market to investors, while we retain MSRs (which are on the balance sheet of Legacy Assets & Servicing) and the Bank of America customer relationships, or are held on the balance sheet in Home Loans or in All Other for ALM purposes. Home Loans is compensated for loans held for ALM purposes on a management accounting basis with the corresponding offset in All Other. Newly originated HELOCs and home equity loans are retained on the CRES balance sheet in Home Loans.

CRES includes the impact of migrating certain customers and their related loan balances from GWIM to CRES.


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CRES Results

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

The net loss for CRES increased $4.2 billion to a net loss of $5.2 billion primarily driven by higher litigation expense, which is included in noninterest expense, related to the DoJ Settlement and a lower tax benefit rate resulting from the non-deductible treatment of a portion of the DoJ Settlement, higher provision for credit losses and lower mortgage banking income. Mortgage banking income decreased $417 million due to both lower servicing income and lower core production revenue, partially offset by lower representations and warranties provision. The provision for credit losses increased $594 million due to $400 million of additional costs associated with the consumer relief portion of the DoJ Settlement and a slower pace of credit quality improvement. Noninterest expense increased $3.9 billion due to a $5.0 billion increase in litigation expense primarily for the DoJ Settlement. Excluding litigation, noninterest expense decreased $1.1 billion to $2.0 billion due to a decline in default-related servicing expenses and lower mortgage-related assessments, waivers and similar costs related to foreclosure delays in Legacy Assets & Servicing and a decline in personnel expense resulting from lower loan originations in Home Loans.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

The net loss for CRES increased $8.9 billion to a net loss of $13.0 billion primarily driven by higher litigation expense as a result of both the DoJ Settlement and the settlement with FHFA as well as the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. Mortgage banking income decreased $2.2 billion driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. The provision for credit losses decreased $27 million to $291 million driven by the continued improvement in portfolio trends including increased home prices, partially offset by additional costs associated with the consumer relief portion of the DoJ Settlement. Noninterest expense increased $9.1 billion primarily due to a $12.4 billion increase in litigation expense as a result of the DoJ Settlement and the settlement with FHFA. Excluding litigation, noninterest expense decreased $3.2 billion to $6.3 billion driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.

Home Loans

Home Loans products are available to our customers through our retail network, direct telephone and online access delivered by a sales force of approximately 2,600 mortgage loan officers, including nearly 1,500 banking center mortgage loan officers covering nearly 2,800 banking centers, and a nearly 700-person centralized sales force based in five call centers.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

The net loss for Home Loans decreased $31 million to a net loss of $71 million driven by lower noninterest expense, partially offset by a decrease in noninterest income and higher provision for credit losses. Noninterest income decreased $176 million due to lower mortgage banking income driven by a decline in core production revenue as a result of lower origination volumes. The provision for credit losses increased $29 million due to a slower pace of credit quality improvement. Noninterest expense decreased $256 million primarily due to lower personnel expense resulting from lower loan originations.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

The net loss for Home Loans increased $253 million to a net loss of $271 million driven by lower noninterest income, partially offset by lower noninterest expense and lower provision for credit losses. Noninterest income decreased $1.0 billion due to the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above and continued industry-wide margin compression. The provision for credit losses decreased $95 million reflecting continued improvement in portfolio trends including increased home prices. Noninterest expense decreased $564 million driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.

Legacy Assets & Servicing

Legacy Assets & Servicing is responsible for all of our in-house servicing activities related to the residential mortgage and home equity loan portfolios, including owned loans and loans serviced for others (collectively, the mortgage serviced portfolio). A portion of this portfolio has been designated as the Legacy Serviced Portfolio, which represented 27 percent and 33 percent of the total mortgage serviced portfolio, as measured by unpaid principal balance, at September 30, 2014 and 2013. In addition, Legacy Assets & Servicing is responsible for managing subservicing arrangements.


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Legacy Assets & Servicing results reflect the net cost of legacy exposures that are included in the results of CRES, including representations and warranties provision, litigation expense, financial results of the CRES home equity portfolio selected as part of the Legacy Owned Portfolio, the financial results of the servicing operations and the results of MSR activities, including net hedge results. The financial results of the servicing operations reflect certain revenues and expenses on loans serviced for others, including owned loans serviced for Home Loans, GWIM and All Other.

Servicing activities include collecting cash for principal, interest and escrow payments from borrowers, disbursing customer draws for lines of credit, accounting for and remitting principal and interest payments to investors and escrow payments to third parties, and responding to customer inquiries. Our home retention efforts, including single point of contact resources, are also part of our servicing activities, along with supervision of foreclosures and property dispositions. In an effort to help our customers avoid foreclosure, Legacy Assets & Servicing evaluates various workout options prior to foreclosure which, combined with legislative changes at the state level and ongoing foreclosure delays in states where foreclosure requires a court order following a legal proceeding (judicial states), have resulted in elongated default timelines. For more information on our servicing activities, including the impact of foreclosure delays, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Servicing, Foreclosure and Other Mortgage Matters on page 57 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

The net loss for Legacy Assets & Servicing increased $4.2 billion to a net loss of $5.1 billion driven by higher litigation expense, which is included in noninterest expense, related to the DoJ Settlement and a lower tax benefit rate resulting from the non-deductible treatment of a portion of the DoJ Settlement, higher provision for credit losses and lower mortgage banking income. Mortgage banking income decreased $278 million driven by a decline in servicing income due to a smaller servicing portfolio combined with less favorable MSR, net-of-hedge performance, partially offset by lower representations and warranties provision. The provision for credit losses increased $565 million due to $400 million of additional costs associated with the consumer relief portion of the DoJ Settlement and a slower pace of credit quality improvement.

Noninterest expense increased $4.1 billion due to a $5.0 billion increase in litigation expense as discussed in CRES results above, partially offset by a decrease in default-related servicing expenses and lower mortgage-related assessments, waivers and similar costs related to foreclosure delays. Excluding litigation, noninterest expense decreased $839 million to $1.3 billion. We expect that noninterest expense in Legacy Assets & Servicing, excluding litigation expense, will decline to $1.1 billion for the first quarter of 2015.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

The net loss for Legacy Assets & Servicing increased $8.7 billion to a net loss of $12.7 billion driven by an increase in noninterest expense, a lower tax benefit rate resulting from the non-deductible treatment of a portion of the DoJ Settlement, lower mortgage banking income and higher provision for credit losses. Mortgage banking income decreased $1.2 billion due to the same factors as described in three-month discussion above. The provision for credit losses increased $68 million due to the DoJ Settlement as described in the three-month discussion above, partially offset by continued improvement in portfolio trends including increased home prices.

Noninterest expense increased $9.7 billion due to higher litigation expense as a result of the DoJ Settlement and the settlement with FHFA, partially offset by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. Excluding litigation, noninterest expense decreased $2.7 billion to $4.3 billion.

Legacy Portfolios

The Legacy Portfolios (both owned and serviced) include those loans originated prior to January 1, 2011 that would not have been originated under our established underwriting standards in place as of December 31, 2010. The purchased credit-impaired (PCI) portfolio, as well as certain loans that met a pre-defined delinquency status or probability of default threshold as of January 1, 2011, are also included in the Legacy Portfolios. Since determining the pool of loans to be included in the Legacy Portfolios as of January 1, 2011, the criteria have not changed for these portfolios, but will continue to be evaluated over time.

Legacy Owned Portfolio

The Legacy Owned Portfolio includes those loans that met the criteria as described above and are on the balance sheet of the Corporation. The home equity loan portfolio is held on the balance sheet of Legacy Assets & Servicing, and the residential mortgage loan portfolio is held on the balance sheet of All Other. The financial results of the on-balance sheet loans are reported in the segment that owns the loans or in All Other. Total loans in the Legacy Owned Portfolio decreased $17.1 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to $95.0 billion, of which $34.5 billion were held on the Legacy Assets & Servicing balance sheet and the remainder was held on the balance sheet of All Other. The decrease was primarily related to paydowns, loan sales, PCI write-offs and charge-offs.


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Legacy Serviced Portfolio

The Legacy Serviced Portfolio includes loans serviced by Legacy Assets & Servicing in both the Legacy Owned Portfolio and those loans serviced for outside investors that met the criteria as described above. The table below summarizes the balances of the residential mortgage loans included in the Legacy Serviced Portfolio (the Legacy Residential Mortgage Serviced Portfolio) representing 25 percent and 32 percent of the total residential mortgage serviced portfolio of $636.0 billion and $795.0 billion, as measured by unpaid principal balance, at September 30, 2014 and 2013. The decline in the Legacy Residential Mortgage Serviced Portfolio was primarily due to MSR sales, loan sales and other servicing transfers, paydowns and payoffs.

Legacy Residential Mortgage Serviced Portfolio, a subset of the Residential Mortgage Serviced Portfolio (1, 2)
 
September 30
(Dollars in billions)
2014
 
2013
Unpaid principal balance
 
 
 
Residential mortgage loans
 
 
 
Total
$
160

 
$
251

60 days or more past due
32

 
67

 
 
 
 
Number of loans serviced (in thousands)
 
 
 
Residential mortgage loans
 
 
 
Total
853

 
1,290

60 days or more past due
163

 
327

(1) 
Excludes loans for which servicing transferred to third parties as of September 30, 2014 with an effective MSR sale date of October 1, 2014, totaling $78 million.
(2) 
Excludes $36 billion and $41 billion of home equity loans and HELOCs at September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Non-Legacy Portfolio

As previously discussed, Legacy Assets & Servicing is responsible for all of our servicing activities. The table below summarizes the balances of the residential mortgage loans that are not included in the Legacy Serviced Portfolio (the Non-Legacy Residential Mortgage Serviced Portfolio) representing 75 percent and 68 percent of the total residential mortgage serviced portfolio, as measured by unpaid principal balance, at September 30, 2014 and 2013. The decline in the Non-Legacy Residential Mortgage Serviced Portfolio was primarily due to MSR sales and other servicing transfers, paydowns and payoffs.

Non-Legacy Residential Mortgage Serviced Portfolio, a subset of the Residential Mortgage Serviced Portfolio (1, 2)
 
September 30
(Dollars in billions)
2014
 
2013
Unpaid principal balance
 
 
 
Residential mortgage loans
 
 
 
Total
$
476

 
$
544

60 days or more past due
10

 
13

 
 
 
 
Number of loans serviced (in thousands)
 
 
 
Residential mortgage loans
 
 
 
Total
3,035

 
3,450

60 days or more past due
58

 
71

(1) 
Excludes loans for which servicing transferred to third parties as of September 30, 2014 with an effective MSR sale date of October 1, 2014, totaling $439 million.
(2) 
Excludes $50 billion and $53 billion of home equity loans and HELOCs at September 30, 2014 and 2013.


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Mortgage Banking Income

CRES mortgage banking income is categorized into production and servicing income. Core production income is comprised primarily of revenue from the fair value gains and losses recognized on our interest rate lock commitments (IRLCs) and LHFS, the related secondary market execution, costs related to representations and warranties in the sales transactions along with other obligations incurred in the sales of mortgage loans, and revenue earned in production-related ancillary businesses. Ongoing costs related to representations and warranties and other obligations that were incurred in the sales of mortgage loans in prior periods are also included in production income.

Servicing income includes income earned in connection with servicing activities and MSR valuation adjustments, net of results from risk management activities used to hedge certain market risks of the MSRs. The costs associated with our servicing activities are included in noninterest expense.

The table below summarizes the components of mortgage banking income.

Mortgage Banking Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Production income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Core production revenue
$
293

 
$
465

 
$
884

 
$
2,140

Representations and warranties provision
(167
)
 
(323
)
 
(432
)
 
(770
)
Total production income
126

 
142

 
452

 
1,370

Servicing income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Servicing fees
452

 
700

 
1,441

 
2,400

Amortization of expected cash flows (1)
(201
)
 
(240
)
 
(620
)
 
(814
)
Fair value changes of MSRs, net of risk management activities used to hedge certain market risks (2)
(19
)
 
167

 
152

 
693

Other servicing-related revenue

 
6

 
7

 
23

Total net servicing income
232

 
633

 
980

 
2,302

Total CRES mortgage banking income
358

 
775

 
1,432

 
3,672

Eliminations (3)
(86
)
 
(190
)
 
(221
)
 
(646
)
Total consolidated mortgage banking income
$
272

 
$
585

 
$
1,211

 
$
3,026

(1) 
Represents the net change in fair value of the MSR asset due to the recognition of modeled cash flows.
(2) 
Includes gains (losses) on sales of MSRs.
(3) 
Includes the effect of transfers of mortgage loans from CRES to the ALM portfolio included in All Other.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Core production revenue decreased $172 million due to lower origination volumes as described below. The representations and warranties provision decreased $156 million to $167 million. The provision was primarily related to non-government-sponsored enterprises exposures, partially offset by lower exposure to mortgage insurance rescissions due to settlements with certain mortgage insurance companies in 2014.

Net servicing income decreased $401 million driven by lower servicing fees due to a smaller servicing portfolio and less favorable MSR net-of-hedge performance, partially offset by lower amortization of expected cash flows. The decline in the size of our servicing portfolio was driven by strategic sales of MSRs during 2014 and 2013 as well as loan prepayment activity, which exceeded new originations primarily due to our exit from non-retail channels.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Core production revenue decreased $1.3 billion due to the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above, combined with industry-wide margin compression. The representations and warranties provision decreased $338 million to $432 million. The provision was related to the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.

Net servicing income decreased $1.3 billion driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.


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Key Statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Loan production (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total (2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First mortgage
$
11,725

 
 
$
22,601

 
 
$
31,674

 
 
$
71,797

 
Home equity
3,224

 
 
1,831

 
 
7,812

 
 
4,446

 
CRES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First mortgage
$
8,861

 
 
$
17,833

 
 
$
24,024

 
 
$
57,611

 
Home equity
2,970

 
 
1,599

 
 
7,157

 
 
3,824

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Mortgage serviced portfolio (in billions) (1, 3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
722

 
 
$
810

 
Mortgage loans serviced for investors (in billions) (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
491

 
 
550

 
Mortgage servicing rights:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,986

 
 
5,042

 
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights (% of loans serviced for investors)
 
 
 
 
 
 
81

bps
 
92

bps
(1) 
The above loan production and period-end servicing portfolio and mortgage loans serviced for investors represent the unpaid principal balance of loans.
(2) 
In addition to loan production in CRES, the remaining first mortgage and home equity loan production is primarily in GWIM.
(3) 
Servicing of residential mortgage loans, HELOCs and home equity loans by Legacy Assets & Servicing.
(4) 
At September 30, 2014, excludes $257 million of certain non-U.S. residential mortgage MSR balances that are recorded in Global Markets.

First mortgage loan originations in CRES and for the total Corporation declined for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 reflecting a decline in the overall mortgage market as higher interest rates drove a decrease in refinances. The increase in interest rates also had an adverse impact on our mortgage loan applications, particularly for refinance mortgage loans compared to the same periods in 2013.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, 57 percent of our first mortgage production volume was for refinance originations and 43 percent was for purchase originations compared to 78 percent and 22 percent for the same period in 2013. Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) refinance originations were five percent of all refinance originations compared to 17 percent for the same period in 2013. Making Home Affordable non-HARP refinance originations were 15 percent of all refinance originations compared to 17 percent for the same period in 2013. The remaining 80 percent of refinance originations was conventional refinances compared to 66 percent for the same period in 2013.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, 58 percent of our first mortgage production volume was for refinance originations and 42 percent was for purchase originations compared to 84 percent and 16 percent for the same period in 2013. HARP refinance originations were seven percent of all refinance originations compared to 24 percent for the same period in 2013. Making Home Affordable non-HARP refinance originations were 18 percent of all refinance originations compared to 19 percent for the same period in 2013. The remaining 75 percent of refinance originations was conventional refinances compared to 57 percent for the same period in 2013.

Home equity production for the total Corporation was $3.2 billion and $7.8 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $1.8 billion and $4.4 billion for the same periods in 2013, with the increase due to a higher demand in the market based on improving housing trends, and increased market share driven by improved banking center engagement with customers and more competitive pricing.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

At September 30, 2014, the balance of consumer MSRs managed within CRES, which excludes $257 million of certain non-U.S. residential mortgage MSRs recorded in Global Markets, was $4.0 billion, which represented 81 bps of the related unpaid principal balance compared to $5.0 billion, or 92 bps of the related unpaid principal balance at December 31, 2013. The consumer MSR balance managed within CRES decreased $1.1 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily driven by a decrease in value due to lower mortgage rates compared to December 31, 2013, which resulted in higher forecasted prepayment speeds, and the recognition of modeled cash flows, partially offset by additions to the portfolio. For more information on our servicing activities, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Servicing, Foreclosure and Other Mortgage Matters on page 60. For more information on MSRs, see Note 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Global Wealth & Investment Management
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
 
2014

2013
 
% Change
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
1,460

 
$
1,478

 
(1
)%
 
$
4,430

 
$
4,579

 
(3
)%
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment and brokerage services
2,713

 
2,413

 
12

 
7,959

 
7,185

 
11

All other income
493

 
499

 
(1
)
 
1,413

 
1,546

 
(9
)
Total noninterest income
3,206

 
2,912

 
10

 
9,372

 
8,731

 
7

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
4,666

 
4,390

 
6

 
13,802

 
13,310

 
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
(15
)
 
23

 
n/m

 

 
30

 
(100
)
Noninterest expense
3,403

 
3,247

 
5

 
10,207

 
9,770

 
4

Income before income taxes
1,278

 
1,120

 
14

 
3,595

 
3,510

 
2

Income tax expense (FTE basis)
465

 
400

 
16

 
1,327

 
1,311

 
1

Net income
$
813

 
$
720

 
13

 
$
2,268

 
$
2,199

 
3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest yield (FTE basis)
2.32
%
 
2.35
%
 
 
 
2.36
%
 
2.42
%
 
 
Return on average allocated capital
26.98

 
28.71

 
 
 
25.37

 
29.57

 
 
Efficiency ratio (FTE basis)
72.94

 
73.97

 
 
 
73.95

 
73.41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
Average
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
$
121,002

 
$
112,752

 
7
 %
 
$
118,505

 
$
109,499

 
8
 %
Total earning assets
249,738

 
249,204

 

 
251,042

 
252,487

 
(1
)
Total assets
267,840

 
268,611

 

 
269,719

 
271,498

 
(1
)
Total deposits
239,352

 
239,663

 

 
240,716

 
242,757

 
(1
)
Allocated capital
12,000

 
10,000

 
20

 
12,000

 
10,000

 
20

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
122,395

 
$
115,846

 
6
 %
Total earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
249,586

 
254,031

 
(2
)
Total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
267,753

 
274,113

 
(2
)
Total deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
238,710

 
244,901

 
(3
)
n/m = not meaningful

GWIM consists of two primary businesses: Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management (MLGWM) and U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management (U.S. Trust).

MLGWM's advisory business provides a high-touch client experience through a network of financial advisors focused on clients with over $250,000 in total investable assets. MLGWM provides tailored solutions to meet our clients' needs through a full set of brokerage, banking and retirement products.

U.S. Trust, together with MLGWM's Private Banking & Investments Group, provides comprehensive wealth management solutions targeted to high net worth and ultra high net worth clients, as well as customized solutions to meet clients' wealth structuring, investment management, trust and banking needs, including specialty asset management services.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income increased $93 million to $813 million driven by higher noninterest income, partially offset by higher noninterest expense. Noninterest income increased $294 million to $3.2 billion primarily driven by increased asset management fees due to higher market

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valuation and the impact of long-term AUM flows. Noninterest expense increased $156 million to $3.4 billion primarily due to higher revenue-related incentive compensation and other volume-related expenses.

Revenue from MLGWM was $3.9 billion, up six percent, and revenue from U.S. Trust was $775 million, also up six percent, both driven by an increase in asset management fees related to higher market valuation and long-term AUM flows.

Return on average allocated capital was 26.98 percent, down from 28.71 percent as improved earnings were more than offset by increased capital allocations. For more information on capital allocated to the business segments, see Business Segment Operations on page 28.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income increased $69 million to $2.3 billion driven by higher noninterest income, partially offset by lower net interest income and higher noninterest expense. Noninterest income increased $641 million to $9.4 billion driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. Noninterest expense increased $437 million to $10.2 billion driven by higher revenue-related incentive compensation and support expenses. Net interest income decreased $149 million to $4.4 billion as a result of the low rate environment, partially offset by loan growth.

Revenue from MLGWM was $11.4 billion, up three percent, and revenue from U.S. Trust was $2.3 billion, up six percent, both driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.

Return on average allocated capital was 25.37 percent, down from 29.57 percent driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.

Net Migration Summary

GWIM results are impacted by the net migration of clients and their related deposit and loan balances to or from CBB, Global Banking, CRES and the ALM portfolio, as presented in the table below. Migrations result from the movement of clients between business segments to better align with client needs. During the first quarter of 2013, GWIM identified and transferred deposit balances of approximately $19 billion to CBB. Additionally, beginning in March 2013, the revenue and expense associated with GWIM clients who hold credit cards are included in GWIM; prior periods are in CBB.

Net Migration Summary
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Total deposits, net – GWIM from (to) CBB and Global Banking
$
(41
)
 
$
627

 
$
1,794

 
$
(17,261
)
Total loans, net – GWIM from (to) CBB, CRES and the ALM portfolio
(40
)
 
(34
)
 
(58
)
 
(93
)

Client Balances

The table below presents client balances which consist of AUM, brokerage assets, assets in custody, deposits, and loans and leases.

Client Balances by Type
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Assets under management
$
888,006

 
$
821,449

Brokerage assets
1,073,858

 
1,045,122

Assets in custody
135,886

 
136,190

Deposits
238,710

 
244,901

Loans and leases (1)
125,625

 
118,776

Total client balances
$
2,462,085

 
$
2,366,438

(1) 
Includes margin receivables which are classified in customer and other receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The increase of $95.6 billion, or four percent, in client balances was driven by higher market valuation and long-term AUM flows.

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Global Banking
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
 
2014

2013
 
% Change
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
2,249

 
$
2,201

 
2
 %
 
$
6,791

 
$
6,613

 
3
 %
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges
684

 
716

 
(4
)
 
2,050

 
2,103

 
(3
)
Investment banking fees
727

 
693

 
5

 
2,383

 
2,276

 
5

All other income
433

 
398

 
9

 
1,317

 
1,184

 
11

Total noninterest income
1,844

 
1,807

 
2

 
5,750

 
5,563

 
3

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
4,093

 
4,008

 
2

 
12,541

 
12,176

 
3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
(32
)
 
322

 
(110
)
 
365

 
634

 
(42
)
Noninterest expense
1,904

 
1,923

 
(1
)
 
5,832

 
5,608

 
4

Income before income taxes
2,221

 
1,763

 
26

 
6,344

 
5,934

 
7

Income tax expense (FTE basis)
807

 
626

 
29

 
2,342

 
2,216

 
6

Net income
$
1,414

 
$
1,137

 
24

 
$
4,002

 
$
3,718

 
8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest yield (FTE basis)
2.52
%
 
2.87
%
 
 
 
2.60
%
 
3.07
%
 
 
Return on average allocated capital
18.09

 
19.63

 
 
 
17.27

 
21.62

 
 
Efficiency ratio (FTE basis)
46.54

 
47.94

 
 
 
46.50

 
46.05

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
Average
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
$
267,047

 
$
260,085

 
3
 %
 
$
269,963

 
$
253,335

 
7
 %
Total earning assets
353,829

 
304,726

 
16

 
349,827

 
288,427

 
21

Total assets
395,185

 
346,412

 
14

 
393,094

 
330,251

 
19

Total deposits
265,721

 
239,189

 
11

 
260,398

 
229,206

 
14

Allocated capital
31,000

 
23,000

 
35

 
31,000

 
23,000

 
35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
% Change
Total loans and leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
268,612

 
$
269,469

 
 %
Total earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
345,282

 
336,606

 
3

Total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
386,919

 
378,659

 
2

Total deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
255,177

 
265,171

 
(4
)

Global Banking, which includes Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking, and Investment Banking, provides a wide range of lending-related products and services, integrated working capital management and treasury solutions to clients, and underwriting and advisory services through our network of offices and client relationship teams. Our lending products and services include commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, real estate lending and asset-based lending. Our treasury solutions business includes treasury management, foreign exchange and short-term investing options. We also work with our clients to provide investment banking products such as debt and equity underwriting and distribution, and merger-related and other advisory services. Underwriting debt and equity issuances, fixed-income and equity research, and certain market-based activities are executed through our global broker-dealer affiliates which are our primary dealers in several countries. Within Global Banking, Global Commercial Banking clients generally include middle-market companies, commercial real estate firms, auto dealerships and not-for-profit companies. Global Corporate Banking includes large global corporations, financial institutions and leasing clients.


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Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for Global Banking increased $277 million to $1.4 billion primarily driven by a reduction in the provision for credit losses and an increase in revenue. Revenue increased $85 million to $4.1 billion, reflecting higher investment banking fees and net interest income.

The provision for credit losses decreased $354 million to a benefit of $32 million as the prior-year period included increased reserves from loan growth. Noninterest expense of $1.9 billion remained relatively unchanged.

Return on average allocated capital was 18.09 percent, down from 19.63 percent as growth in earnings was more than offset by increased capital allocations. For more information on capital allocated to the business segments, see Business Segment Operations on page 28.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for Global Banking increased $284 million to $4.0 billion primarily driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above, partially offset by higher noninterest expense. Revenue increased $365 million to $12.5 billion driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.

The provision for credit losses decreased $269 million to $365 million driven by improved credit quality in the current year, and the prior-year period included increased reserves from loan growth. Noninterest expense increased $224 million to $5.8 billion primarily from additional client-facing personnel expense and higher litigation expense.

Return on average allocated capital was 17.27 percent, down from 21.62 percent driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.

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Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking

Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking each include Business Lending and Global Transaction Services (formerly Global Treasury Services) activities. Business Lending includes various lending-related products and services including commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, real estate lending and asset-based lending. Global Transaction Services includes deposits, treasury management, credit card, foreign exchange, and short-term investment and custody solutions to corporate and commercial banking clients. The table below presents a summary of Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking results, which exclude certain capital markets activity in Global Banking.

Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Global Corporate Banking
 
Global Commercial Banking
 
Total
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Lending
$
878

 
$
891

 
$
932

 
$
960

 
$
1,810

 
$
1,851

Global Transaction Services
776

 
711

 
729

 
741

 
1,505

 
1,452

Total revenue, net of interest expense
$
1,654

 
$
1,602

 
$
1,661

 
$
1,701

 
$
3,315

 
$
3,303

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans and leases
$
127,534

 
$
128,805

 
$
139,499

 
$
131,303

 
$
267,033

 
$
260,108

Total deposits
147,451

 
129,056

 
118,270

 
110,090

 
265,721

 
239,146

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Lending
$
2,621

 
$
2,609

 
$
2,946

 
$
2,956

 
$
5,567

 
$
5,565

Global Transaction Services
2,272

 
2,073

 
2,183

 
2,192

 
4,455

 
4,265

Total revenue, net of interest expense
$
4,893

 
$
4,682

 
$
5,129

 
$
5,148

 
$
10,022

 
$
9,830

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans and leases
$
129,513

 
$
124,802

 
$
140,436

 
$
128,526

 
$
269,949

 
$
253,328

Total deposits
143,803

 
123,946

 
116,596

 
105,218

 
260,399

 
229,164

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans and leases
$
130,029

 
$
132,682

 
$
138,581

 
$
134,481

 
$
268,610

 
$
267,163

Total deposits
139,541

 
149,095

 
115,637

 
113,364

 
255,178

 
262,459


Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking revenue remained relatively unchanged for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking revenue increased $192 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due to higher revenue in Global Transaction Services.

Business Lending revenue in Global Corporate Banking and Global Commercial Banking declined $13 million and $28 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to lower net interest margin and credit service charges. Business Lending revenue in Global Corporate Banking and Global Commercial Banking remained relatively unchanged for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.


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Global Transaction Services revenue in Global Corporate Banking increased $65 million and $199 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 driven by the impact of growth in U.S. and non-U.S. deposit balances. Global Transaction Services revenue in Global Commercial Banking remained relatively unchanged for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013.

Average loans and leases in Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking increased three percent and seven percent for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 primarily driven by growth in the commercial and industrial and commercial real estate portfolios. Average deposits in Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banking increased 11 percent and 14 percent for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 due to client liquidity and international growth.

Investment Banking

Client teams and product specialists underwrite and distribute debt, equity and loan products, and provide advisory services and tailored risk management solutions. The economics of most investment banking and underwriting activities are shared primarily between Global Banking and Global Markets based on the activities performed by each segment. To provide a complete discussion of our consolidated investment banking fees, the table below presents total Corporation investment banking fees as well as the portion attributable to Global Banking.

Investment Banking Fees
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
Global Banking
 
Total Corporation
 
Global Banking
 
Total Corporation
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advisory
$
291

 
$
226

 
$
316

 
$
255

 
$
782

 
$
699

 
$
866

 
$
773

Debt issuance
318

 
343

 
784

 
809

 
1,153

 
1,177

 
2,700

 
2,818

Equity issuance
118

 
124

 
315

 
329

 
448

 
400

 
1,142

 
1,008

Gross investment banking fees
727

 
693

 
1,415

 
1,393

 
2,383

 
2,276

 
4,708

 
4,599

Self-led deals
(26
)
 
(30
)
 
(64
)
 
(96
)
 
(77
)
 
(65
)
 
(184
)
 
(211
)
Total investment banking fees
$
701

 
$
663

 
$
1,351

 
$
1,297

 
$
2,306

 
$
2,211

 
$
4,524

 
$
4,388


Total Corporation investment banking fees of $1.4 billion, excluding self-led deals, included within Global Banking and Global Markets, increased four percent for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 as strong advisory fees were partially offset by lower debt and equity underwriting fees. Total Corporation investment banking fees of $4.5 billion, excluding self-led deals, included within Global Banking and Global Markets, increased three percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 as strong equity underwriting, investment-grade underwriting and advisory fees were partially offset by lower underwriting fees for other debt products.

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Global Markets
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
988

 
$
969

 
2
 %
 
$
2,937

 
$
3,086

 
(5
)%
Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment and brokerage services
522

 
480

 
9

 
1,623

 
1,557

 
4

Investment banking fees
577

 
622

 
(7
)
 
2,073

 
1,969

 
5

Trading account profits
1,786

 
1,201

 
49

 
5,921

 
5,939

 

All other income (loss)
263

 
(53
)
 
n/m

 
1,177

 
(359
)
 
n/m

Total noninterest income
3,148

 
2,250

 
40

 
10,794

 
9,106

 
19

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
4,136

 
3,219

 
28

 
13,731

 
12,192

 
13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
45

 
47

 
(4
)
 
83

 
36

 
131

Noninterest expense
3,336

 
2,881

 
16

 
9,275

 
8,724

 
6

Income before income taxes
755

 
291

 
159

 
4,373

 
3,432

 
27

Income tax expense (FTE basis)
386

 
1,166

 
(67
)
 
1,595

 
2,233

 
(29
)
Net income (loss)
$
369

 
$
(875
)
 
(142
)
 
$
2,778

 
$
1,199

 
132

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average allocated capital
4.33
%
 
n/m

 
 
 
10.95
%
 
5.37
%
 
 
Efficiency ratio (FTE basis)
80.65

 
89.52
%
 
 
 
67.55

 
71.56

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
Average
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Total trading-related assets (1)
$
446,490

 
$
442,597

 
1
 %
 
$
447,886

 
$
479,052

 
(7
)%
Total loans and leases
62,939

 
64,491

 
(2
)
 
63,402

 
57,886

 
10

Total earning assets (1)
457,815

 
458,626

 

 
464,298

 
489,007

 
(5
)
Total assets
599,893

 
602,565

 

 
606,140

 
642,674

 
(6
)
Allocated capital
34,000

 
30,000

 
13

 
34,000

 
30,000

 
13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
% Change
Total trading-related assets (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
433,597

 
$
411,080

 
5
 %
Total loans and leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
62,645

 
67,381

 
(7
)
Total earning assets (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
443,364

 
432,807

 
2

Total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
598,668

 
575,482

 
4

(1) 
Trading-related assets include derivative assets, which are considered non-earning assets.
n/m = not meaningful

Global Markets offers sales and trading services, including research, to institutional clients across fixed-income, credit, currency, commodity and equity businesses. Global Markets product coverage includes securities and derivative products in both the primary and secondary markets. Global Markets provides market-making, financing, securities clearing, settlement and custody services globally to our institutional investor clients in support of their investing and trading activities. We also work with our commercial and corporate clients to provide risk management products using interest rate, equity, credit, currency and commodity derivatives, foreign exchange, fixed-income and mortgage-related products. As a result of our market-making activities in these products, we may be required to manage risk in a broad range of financial products including government securities, equity and equity-linked securities, high-grade and high-yield corporate debt securities, syndicated loans, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), commodities and asset-backed securities (ABS). In addition, the economics of most investment banking and underwriting activities are shared primarily between Global Markets and Global Banking based on the activities performed by each segment. Global Banking originates certain deal-related transactions with our corporate and commercial clients that are executed and distributed by Global Markets. For more information on investment banking fees on a consolidated basis, see page 47.


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Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for Global Markets increased $1.2 billion to $369 million. Excluding net DVA and charges in 2013 related to the U.K. corporate income tax rate reduction, net income decreased $290 million to $241 million primarily driven by increased litigation expense and lower investment banking fees, partially offset by improved trading performance. Net DVA gains were $205 million compared to losses of $444 million. Noninterest expense increased $455 million to $3.3 billion due to higher litigation expense and revenue-related incentives. The increase in litigation expense was primarily due to the non-deductible charge related to the FX Matters as discussed in Recent Events on page 5. The U.K. corporate income tax rate reduction enacted in the third quarter of 2013 resulted in a $1.1 billion charge to income tax expense for the remeasurement of certain deferred tax assets.

Average earning assets remained relatively unchanged.

The return on average allocated capital was 4.33 percent. Excluding net DVA and charges in 2013 related to the U.K. corporate income tax rate reduction, the return on average allocated capital was 2.84 percent compared to 7.04 percent in the prior-year period, reflecting lower net income and an increase in allocated capital. For more information on capital allocated to the business segments, see Business Segment Operations on page 28.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for Global Markets increased $1.6 billion to $2.8 billion. Excluding net DVA and charges in 2013 related to the U.K. corporate income tax rate reduction, net income decreased $128 million to $2.5 billion primarily driven by higher litigation expense, partially offset by a $240 million gain related to the initial public offering of an equity investment and higher investment banking income. The first quarter of 2013 also included a write-down of a monoline receivable due to the settlement of a legacy matter. Net DVA gains were $386 million compared to losses of $540 million. Noninterest expense increased $551 million to $9.3 billion due to higher litigation expense and technology costs and investment in infrastructure.

Average earning assets decreased $24.7 billion to $464.3 billion largely driven by a decrease in trading assets to further optimize the balance sheet for liquidity purposes. For additional information, see Executive Summary – Balance Sheet Overview on page 11.

The return on average allocated capital was 10.95 percent, up from 5.37 percent, largely driven by increased net income, partially offset by an increase in allocated capital. Excluding net DVA and charges in 2013 related to the U.K. corporate income tax rate reduction, the return on average allocated capital was 10.00 percent, a decrease from 11.90 percent, driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.


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Sales and Trading Revenue

Sales and trading revenue includes unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading and other assets, net interest income, and fees primarily from commissions on equity securities. Sales and trading revenue is segregated into fixed-income (government debt obligations, investment and non-investment grade corporate debt obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities, RMBS, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), interest rate and credit derivative contracts), currencies (interest rate and foreign exchange contracts), commodities (primarily futures, forwards, swaps and options) and equities (equity-linked derivatives and cash equity activity). The table below and related discussion present sales and trading revenue, substantially all of which is in Global Markets, with the remainder in Global Banking. In addition, the table below and related discussion present sales and trading revenue excluding the impact of net DVA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe the use of this non-GAAP financial measure provides clarity in assessing the underlying performance of these businesses.

Sales and Trading Revenue (1, 2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Sales and trading revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed income, currencies and commodities
$
2,381

 
$
1,636

 
$
7,833

 
$
6,704

Equities
1,097

 
918

 
3,327

 
3,351

Total sales and trading revenue
$
3,478

 
$
2,554

 
$
11,160

 
$
10,055

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and trading revenue, excluding net DVA (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed income, currencies and commodities
$
2,247

 
$
2,029

 
$
7,563

 
$
7,283

Equities
1,026

 
969

 
3,211

 
3,312

Total sales and trading revenue, excluding net DVA
$
3,273

 
$
2,998

 
$
10,774

 
$
10,595

(1) 
Includes FTE adjustments of $38 million and $127 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $43 million and $137 million for the same periods in 2013. For more information on sales and trading revenue, see Note 2 – Derivatives to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) 
Includes Global Banking sales and trading revenue of $67 million and $219 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $108 million and $319 million for the same periods in 2013.
(3) 
FICC and Equities sales and trading revenue, excluding the impact of net DVA, is a non-GAAP financial measure. FICC net DVA gains were $134 million and $270 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net DVA losses of $393 million and $579 million for the same periods in 2013. Equities net DVA gains were $71 million and $116 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net DVA losses of $51 million and gains of $39 million for the same periods in 2013.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Fixed-income, currency and commodities (FICC) revenue, excluding net DVA, increased $218 million to $2.2 billion primarily due to strong results in currencies due to increased volatility as well as gains in mortgages and commodities, partially offset by declines in rates as a result of continued low volatility and lower client activity in that market. Equities revenue, excluding net DVA, increased $57 million to $1.0 billion due to increased client financing revenue. Sales and trading revenue included total commissions and brokerage fee revenue of $522 million, substantially all from equities, which remained relatively unchanged.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

FICC revenue, excluding net DVA, increased $280 million to $7.6 billion driven by improvement in the credit-related businesses as well as a $450 million write-down of a monoline receivable in the prior-year period related to the settlement of a legacy matter, partially offset by the cost of financing additional liquid assets. Equities revenue, excluding net DVA, decreased $101 million to $3.2 billion also due to financing additional liquid assets.


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All Other
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
76

 
$
42

 
81
 %
 
$
(152
)
 
$
569

 
n/m

Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Card income
93

 
79

 
18

 
267

 
245

 
9
 %
Equity investment income (loss)
(51
)
 
1,122

 
n/m

 
679

 
2,217

 
(69
)
Gains on sales of debt securities
410

 
347

 
18

 
1,149

 
866

 
33

All other loss
(593
)
 
(565
)
 
5

 
(1,851
)
 
(1,847
)
 

Total noninterest income
(141
)
 
983

 
n/m

 
244

 
1,481

 
(84
)
Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
(65
)
 
1,025

 
n/m

 
92

 
2,050

 
(96
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
(265
)
 
(549
)
 
(52
)
 
(646
)
 
(478
)
 
35

Noninterest expense
245

 
968

 
(75
)
 
2,405

 
3,357

 
(28
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
(45
)
 
606

 
n/m

 
(1,667
)
 
(829
)
 
101

Income tax benefit (FTE basis)
(545
)
 
(112
)
 
n/m

 
(2,078
)
 
(1,125
)
 
85

Net income
$
500

 
$
718

 
(30
)
 
$
411

 
$
296

 
39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
Average
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
% Change
Loans and leases:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
$
177,184

 
$
206,409

 
(14
)%
 
$
186,280

 
$
210,882

 
(12
)%
Non-U.S. credit card
11,784

 
10,633

 
11

 
11,700

 
10,757

 
9

Other
10,435

 
15,483

 
(33
)
 
11,077

 
16,999

 
(35
)
Total loans and leases
199,403

 
232,525

 
(14
)
 
209,057

 
238,638

 
(12
)
Total assets (1)
157,665

 
203,735

 
(23
)
 
166,318

 
228,217

 
(27
)
Total deposits
29,268

 
35,419

 
(17
)
 
33,147

 
35,063

 
(5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period end
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
% Change
Loans and leases:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
167,258

 
$
197,061

 
(15
)%
Non-U.S. credit card
 
 
 
 
 
 
11,433

 
11,541

 
(1
)
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,665

 
12,088

 
(20
)
Total loans and leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
188,356

 
220,690

 
(15
)
Total assets (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
154,280

 
167,554

 
(8
)
Total deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
25,109

 
27,851

 
(10
)
(1) 
In segments where the total of liabilities and equity exceeds assets, which are generally deposit-taking segments, we allocate assets from All Other to those segments to match liabilities (i.e., deposits) and allocated shareholders' equity. Such allocated assets were $601.9 billion and $593.5 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $540.4 billion and $530.4 billion for the same periods in 2013, and $592.0 billion and $569.9 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
n/m = not meaningful

All Other consists of ALM activities, equity investments, the international consumer card business, liquidating businesses, residual expense allocations and other. ALM activities encompass the whole-loan residential mortgage portfolio and investment securities, interest rate and foreign currency risk management activities including the residual net interest income allocation, the impact of certain allocation methodologies and accounting hedge ineffectiveness. The results of certain ALM activities are allocated to our business segments. For more information on our ALM activities, see Interest Rate Risk Management for Non-trading Activities on page 128. Equity investments include GPI which is comprised of a portfolio of equity, real estate and other alternative investments. These investments are made either directly in a company or held through a fund with related income recorded in equity investment income. In connection with our strategy to focus on our core businesses and to conform with the Volcker Rule, the GPI portfolio has been actively winding down over the last

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several years through a series of portfolio and individual asset sale transactions. Additionally, certain residential mortgage loans that are managed by Legacy Assets & Servicing are held in All Other.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for All Other decreased $218 million to $500 million primarily due to a decrease of $1.2 billion in equity investment income, an increase of $232 million in U.K. PPI costs and a $284 million reduction in the benefit in the provision for credit losses, partially offset by a decrease of $723 million in noninterest expense and an increase of $433 million in the income tax benefit.

The benefit in the provision for credit losses declined $284 million to a benefit of $265 million driven by a slower pace of credit quality improvement related to the residential mortgage portfolio.

Noninterest expense decreased $723 million to $245 million primarily due to a decline in litigation expense and lower personnel expense. The income tax benefit was $545 million compared to a benefit of $112 million, with the increase driven by the release of tax reserves attributable to the resolution of certain examinations, and the change in pretax earnings.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Net income for All Other increased $115 million to $411 million primarily due an increase of $283 million in gains on sales of debt securities, a $168 million improvement in the provision for credit losses, a decrease of $952 million in noninterest expense and an increase of $953 million in the income tax benefit, partially offset by a decrease of $1.5 billion in equity investment income and the negative impact of market-related premium amortization expense on debt securities.

The provision for credit losses improved $168 million to a benefit of $646 million primarily driven by the impact of net recoveries on loan sales, partially offset by a slower pace of credit quality improvement related to the residential mortgage portfolio.

Noninterest expense decreased $952 million to $2.4 billion primarily driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. The income tax benefit was $2.1 billion compared to a benefit of $1.1 billion, with the increase driven by the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above.


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Equity Investment Activity

The tables below present the components of equity investments included in All Other at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and also a reconciliation to the total consolidated equity investment income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Equity Investments
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Global Principal Investments
 
$
1,007

 
$
1,604

Strategic and other investments
 
866

 
822

Total equity investments included in All Other
 
$
1,873

 
$
2,426

 
 
 
 
 
Equity Investment Income
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Global Principal Investments
$
(37
)
 
$
122

 
$
6

 
$
278

Strategic and other investments
(14
)
 
1,000

 
673

 
1,939

Total equity investment income (loss) included in All Other
(51
)
 
1,122

 
679

 
2,217

Total equity investment income included in the business segments
60

 
62

 
471

 
210

Total consolidated equity investment income
$
9

 
$
1,184

 
$
1,150

 
$
2,427


Equity investments included in All Other decreased $553 million to $1.9 billion at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013, with the decrease due to sales in the GPI portfolio. GPI had unfunded equity commitments of $39 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $127 million at December 31, 2013.

Equity investment results included in All Other were a loss of $51 million and gain of $679 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion compared to the same periods in 2013. The decreases for the three- and nine-month periods were due to a $753 million gain on the sale of our remaining investment in CCB and a gain on the sale of a portion of an equity investment in the prior-year periods. Total Corporation equity investment income was $9 million and $1.2 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion from the same periods in 2013, due to the same factors as described above, partially offset by a gain in 2014 related to the initial public offering of an equity investment in Global Markets.



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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

We have contractual obligations to make future payments on debt and lease agreements. Additionally, in the normal course of business, we enter into contractual arrangements whereby we commit to future purchases of products or services from unaffiliated parties. For more information on obligations and commitments, see Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations on page 52 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as Note 11 – Long-term Debt and Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Representations and Warranties

We securitize first-lien residential mortgage loans generally in the form of RMBS guaranteed by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) or by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) in the case of Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-guaranteed and Rural Housing Service-guaranteed mortgage loans. In addition, in prior years, legacy companies and certain subsidiaries sold pools of first-lien residential mortgage loans and home equity loans as private-label securitizations (in certain of these securitizations, monolines or financial guarantee providers insured all or some of the securities) or in the form of whole loans. In connection with these transactions, we or certain of our subsidiaries or legacy companies make or have made various representations and warranties. Breaches of these representations and warranties have resulted in and may continue to result in the requirement to repurchase mortgage loans or to otherwise make whole or provide other remedies to the GSEs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with respect to FHA-insured loans, VA, whole-loan investors, securitization trusts, monoline insurers or other financial guarantors (collectively, repurchases). In all such cases, we would be exposed to any credit loss on the repurchased mortgage loans after accounting for any mortgage insurance (MI) or mortgage guarantee payments that we may receive.

For more information on accounting for representations and warranties and our representations and warranties repurchase claims and exposures, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees and Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We have vigorously contested any request for repurchase when we conclude that a valid basis for repurchase does not exist and will continue to do so in the future. However, in an effort to resolve these legacy mortgage-related issues, we have reached bulk settlements, certain of which have been for significant amounts in lieu of a loan-by-loan review process, including with the GSEs, with four monoline insurers and with the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon), as trustee (the Trustee) for certain trusts. As a result of various settlements with the GSEs, we have resolved substantially all outstanding and potential representations and warranties repurchase claims on whole loans sold by legacy Bank of America and Countrywide Financial Corporation (Countrywide) to Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) through June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

We may reach other settlements in the future if opportunities arise on terms we believe to be advantageous. However, there can be no assurance that we will reach future settlements or, if we do, that the terms of past settlements can be relied upon to predict the terms of future settlements. These bulk settlements generally did not cover all transactions with the relevant counterparties or all potential claims that may arise, including in some instances securities law, fraud and servicing claims. Our liability in connection with the transactions and claims not covered by these settlements could be material to the Corporation's results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period.

BNY Mellon Settlement

The settlement with Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon Settlement) remains subject to final court approval and certain other conditions. It is not currently possible to predict the ultimate outcome or timing of the court approval process, which includes appeals and could take a substantial period of time. On January 31, 2014, the court issued a decision, order and judgment approving the BNY Mellon Settlement. The court overruled the objections to the settlement, holding that the Trustee, BNY Mellon, acted in good faith, within its discretion and within the bounds of reasonableness in determining that the settlement agreement was in the best interests of the covered trusts. The court declined to approve the Trustee's conduct only with respect to the Trustee's consideration of a potential claim that a loan must be repurchased if the servicer modifies its terms. On February 21, 2014, final judgment was entered and the Trustee filed a notice of appeal regarding the court's ruling on loan modification claims in the settlement. Certain objectors to the settlement have filed cross-appeals appealing the court's approval of the settlement, some of whom have subsequently withdrawn their objections. All appeals were fully briefed by September 22, 2014, and oral argument occurred on October 23, 2014. The court's January 31, 2014 decision, order and judgment remain subject to these appeals, as well as a motion to reargue to be heard on February 26, 2015, and it is not possible at this time to predict when the court approval process will be completed.


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Although we are not a party to the proceeding, certain of our rights and obligations under the settlement agreement are conditioned on final court approval of the settlement. There can be no assurance final court approval will be obtained, that all conditions to the BNY Mellon Settlement will be satisfied, or if certain conditions to the BNY Mellon Settlement permitting withdrawal are met, that we and Countrywide will not withdraw from the settlement. If final court approval is not obtained, or if we and Countrywide withdraw from the BNY Mellon Settlement in accordance with its terms, our future representations and warranties losses could be substantially different from existing accruals and the estimated range of possible loss over existing accruals.

For a summary of the larger settlement actions and the related impact on the representations and warranties provision and liability, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Unresolved Repurchase Claims

Repurchase claims received from a counterparty are considered unresolved repurchase claims until the underlying loan is repurchased, the claim is rescinded by the counterparty or the representations and warranties claims with respect to the applicable trust are settled, and fully and finally released. Unresolved repurchase claims represent the notional amount of repurchase claims made by counterparties, typically the outstanding principal balance or the unpaid principal balance at the time of default. In the case of first-lien mortgages, the claim amount is often significantly greater than the expected loss amount due to the benefit of collateral and, in some cases, MI or mortgage guarantee payments. When a claim is denied and we do not receive a response from the counterparty, the claim remains in the unresolved repurchase claims balance until resolution. Table 16 presents unresolved repurchase claims by counterparty at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 16
Unresolved Repurchase Claims by Counterparty
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Private-label securitization trustees, whole-loan investors, including third-party securitization sponsors and other (1, 2, 3)
$
23,012

 
$
17,953

Monolines (4)
1,087

 
1,532

GSEs
70

 
170

Total unresolved repurchase claims
$
24,169

 
$
19,655

(1) 
At both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, unresolved repurchase claims did not include repurchase demands of $1.2 billion where the Corporation believes that these demands are procedurally or substantively invalid.
(2) 
The total notional amount of unresolved repurchase claims does not include repurchase claims related to the trusts covered by the BNY Mellon Settlement.
(3) 
Includes $14.0 billion and $13.8 billion of claims based on individual file reviews and $9.0 billion and $4.1 billion of claims submitted without individual file reviews at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(4) 
At September 30, 2014, substantially all of the unresolved monoline claims pertain to second-lien loans and are currently the subject of litigation with a single monoline insurer.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we received $2.4 billion in new repurchase claims, including $2.1 billion of claims submitted without individual loan file reviews and $249 million of claims based on individual loan file reviews submitted by private-label securitization trustees, $60 million submitted by the GSEs for both Countrywide and legacy Bank of America originations not covered by the bulk settlements with the GSEs, and $19 million submitted by whole-loan investors. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, $135 million in claims were resolved. Of the claims resolved, $47 million were resolved through rescissions and $88 million were resolved through mortgage repurchases and make-whole payments with GSEs, private-label securitization trustees and whole-loan investors.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we received $6.1 billion in new repurchase claims, including $4.9 billion of claims submitted without individual loan file reviews and $698 million of claims based on individual loan file reviews submitted by private-label securitization trustees and a financial guarantee provider, $301 million submitted by the GSEs for both Countrywide and legacy Bank of America originations not covered by the bulk settlements with the GSEs, and $217 million submitted by whole-loan investors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, $1.8 billion in claims were resolved. Of the claims resolved, $856 million were resolved through settlement, $464 million were resolved through rescissions and $505 million were resolved through mortgage repurchases and make-whole payments with GSEs, private-label securitization trustees and whole-loan investors.


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The increase in the notional amount of unresolved repurchase claims during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 is primarily due to: (1) continued submission of claims by private-label securitization trustees, (2) the level of detail, support and analysis accompanying such claims, which impact overall claim quality and, therefore, claims resolution, and (3) the lack of an established process to resolve disputes related to these claims. For example, claims submitted without individual file reviews generally lack the level of detail and analysis of individual loans found in other claims that is necessary to support a claim. We expect unresolved repurchase claims related to private-label securitizations to increase as such claims continue to be submitted and there is not an established process for the ultimate resolution of such claims on which there is a disagreement.

In addition to, and not included in, the total unresolved repurchase claims of $24.2 billion at September 30, 2014 are repurchase demands we have received from private-label securitization investors and a master servicer where we believe that these demands are procedurally or substantively invalid. The total amount outstanding of such demands was $1.2 billion at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, comprised of $935 million of demands received during 2012 and $272 million of demands related to trusts covered by the BNY Mellon Settlement. We do not believe that the aforementioned demands outstanding at September 30, 2014 are valid repurchase claims and, therefore, it is not possible to predict the resolution with respect to such demands.

Legacy companies sold $184.5 billion of loans originated between 2004 and 2008 into monoline-insured securitizations. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, for loans originated between 2004 and 2008, the unpaid principal balance of loans related to unresolved monoline repurchase claims was $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion. Substantially all of the remaining unresolved monoline claims pertain to second-lien loans and are currently the subject of litigation with a single monoline insurer. There may be additional claims or file requests in the future.

As a result of various settlements with the GSEs, we have resolved substantially all outstanding and potential representations and warranties repurchase claims on whole loans sold by legacy Bank of America and Countrywide to FNMA and FHLMC through June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2009, respectively. After these settlements, our exposure to representations and warranties liability for loans originated prior to 2009 and sold to the GSEs is limited to loans with an original principal balance of $14.0 billion and loans with certain defects excluded from the settlements that we do not believe will be material, such as certain specified violations of the GSEs' charters, including fraud and title defects. As of September 30, 2014, of the $14.0 billion, approximately $11.4 billion in principal has been paid and $961 million in principal has defaulted or was severely delinquent. The notional amount of unresolved repurchase claims submitted by the GSEs was $60 million related to these vintages.

Representations and Warranties Liability

The liability for representations and warranties and corporate guarantees is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the related provision is included in mortgage banking income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. For more information on the representations and warranties liability and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Estimated Range of Possible Loss on page 59.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the liability for representations and warranties was $11.9 billion and $13.3 billion. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the representations and warranties provision was $167 million and $432 million compared to $323 million and $770 million for the same periods in 2013.

Our estimated liability at September 30, 2014 for obligations under representations and warranties is necessarily dependent on, and limited by, a number of factors, including for private-label securitizations, the implied repurchase experience based on the BNY Mellon Settlement, as well as certain other assumptions and judgmental factors. Accordingly, future provisions associated with obligations under representations and warranties may be materially impacted if actual experiences are different from historical experience or our understandings, interpretations or assumptions. Although we have not recorded any representations and warranties liability for certain potential private-label securitization and whole-loan exposures where we have had little to no claim activity, or where the applicable statute of limitations has expired, these exposures are included in the estimated range of possible loss.


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Experience with Investors Other than Government-sponsored Enterprises

In prior years, legacy companies and certain subsidiaries sold pools of first-lien residential mortgage loans and home equity loans as private-label securitizations or in the form of whole loans originated from 2004 through 2008 with an original principal balance of $970 billion to investors other than GSEs (although the GSEs are investors in certain private-label securitizations), including $786 billion to private-label and whole-loan investors without monoline insurance and $184 billion with monoline insurance. Of the $970 billion, $571 billion in principal has been paid, $198 billion in principal has defaulted, $47 billion in principal was severely delinquent, and $154 billion in principal was current or less than 180 days past due at September 30, 2014.

Table 17 details the population of loans originated between 2004 and 2008 and sold in non-agency securitizations or as whole loans by entity and product together with the defaulted and severely delinquent loans stratified by the number of payments the borrower made prior to default or becoming severely delinquent as of September 30, 2014.

Table 17
Overview of Non-Agency Securitization and Whole-Loan Balances
 
Principal Balance
 
Defaulted or Severely Delinquent
(Dollars in billions)
Original
Principal Balance
 
Outstanding Principal Balance September 30
2014
 
Outstanding
Principal
Balance 180 Days or More Past Due
 
Defaulted
Principal Balance
 
Defaulted
or Severely
Delinquent
 
Borrower Made Less than 13
Payments
 
Borrower Made
13 to 24
Payments
 
Borrower Made
25 to 36
Payments
 
Borrower Made More than 36
Payments
By Entity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank of America
$
100

 
$
16

 
$
3

 
$
7

 
$
10

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
5

Countrywide
716

 
157

 
38

 
148

 
186

 
24

 
44

 
44

 
74

Merrill Lynch
72

 
14

 
2

 
18

 
20

 
3

 
4

 
3

 
10

First Franklin
82

 
14

 
4

 
25

 
29

 
5

 
6

 
5

 
13

Total (1, 2)
$
970

 
$
201

 
$
47

 
$
198

 
$
245

 
$
33

 
$
56

 
$
54

 
$
102

By Product
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prime
$
302

 
$
58

 
$
7

 
$
27

 
$
34

 
$
2

 
$
6

 
$
7

 
$
19

Alt-A
173

 
46

 
10

 
39

 
49

 
7

 
12

 
11

 
19

Pay option
150

 
33

 
11

 
43

 
54

 
5

 
13

 
15

 
21

Subprime
251

 
51

 
15

 
69

 
84

 
17

 
20

 
16

 
31

Home equity
88

 
10

 

 
18

 
18

 
2

 
5

 
4

 
7

Other
6

 
3

 
4

 
2

 
6

 

 

 
1

 
5

Total
$
970

 
$
201

 
$
47

 
$
198

 
$
245

 
$
33

 
$
56

 
$
54

 
$
102

(1) 
Excludes transactions sponsored by Bank of America and Merrill Lynch where no representations or warranties were made.
(2) 
Includes exposures on third-party sponsored transactions related to legacy entity originations.

As it relates to private-label securitizations, a contractual liability to repurchase mortgage loans generally arises only if counterparties prove there is a breach of representations and warranties that materially and adversely affects the interest of the investor or all the investors in a securitization trust or of the monoline insurer or other financial guarantor (as applicable). We believe many of the loan defaults observed in these securitizations and whole-loan balances were driven by external factors like the substantial depreciation in home prices, persistently high unemployment and other negative economic trends, diminishing the likelihood that any loan defect (assuming one exists at all) was the cause of a loan's default. As of September 30, 2014, approximately 25 percent of the loans sold to non-GSEs that were originated between 2004 and 2008 have defaulted or are severely delinquent. Of the original principal balance for Countrywide, $409 billion is included in the BNY Mellon Settlement and, of this amount, $109 billion was defaulted or severely delinquent at September 30, 2014.


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Experience with Private-label Securitizations and Whole Loans

Legacy entities, and to a lesser extent Bank of America, sold loans to investors via private-label securitizations or as whole loans. The majority of the loans sold were included in private-label securitizations, including third-party sponsored transactions. We provided representations and warranties to the whole-loan investors and these investors may retain those rights even when the whole loans were aggregated with other collateral into private-label securitizations sponsored by the whole-loan investors. The loans sold with an original total principal balance of $785.8 billion, without monoline insurance, included in Table 17, were originated between 2004 and 2008. Of the $785.8 billion, $466.6 billion have been paid in full and $192.5 billion were defaulted or severely delinquent at September 30, 2014. At least 25 payments have been made on approximately 64 percent of the defaulted and severely delinquent loans. We have received approximately $31.8 billion of representations and warranties repurchase claims related to these vintages, including $22.6 billion from private-label securitization trustees and a financial guarantee provider, $8.4 billion from whole-loan investors and $816 million from one private-label securitization counterparty. In private-label securitizations, certain presentation thresholds need to be met in order for investors to direct a trustee to assert repurchase claims. Continued high levels of new private-label claims are primarily related to repurchase requests received from trustees and third-party sponsors for private-label securitization transactions not included in the BNY Mellon Settlement, including claims related to first-lien third-party sponsored securitizations that include monoline insurance. In addition, private-label securitization trustees may have obtained loan files through other means, including litigation and administrative subpoenas, which may increase our total exposure.

A December 2013 decision by the New York intermediate appellate court held that, under New York law, which governs many RMBS trusts, the six-year statute of limitations starts to run at the time the representations and warranties are made, not the date when the repurchase demand was denied. That decision has been applied by the state and federal courts in several RMBS lawsuits not involving the Corporation, resulting in the dismissal as untimely of claims involving representations and warranties made more than six years prior to the initiation of the lawsuit. Unless overturned by New York's highest appellate court, which has taken the case for review, this decision would apply to claims and lawsuits brought against the Corporation where New York law governs. A significant amount of representations and warranties claims and/or lawsuits that we have received or may receive involve representations and warranties claims where the statute of limitations has expired under this ruling and has not been tolled by agreement, and which we therefore believe would be untimely. The Corporation believes this ruling may have had an influence on recent activity in requests for tolling agreements and the pace of lawsuits filed by private-label securitization trustees prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations. In addition, it is possible that in response to the statute of limitations rulings, parties seeking to pursue representations and warranties claims and/or lawsuits with respect to trusts where the statute of limitations for representations and warranties claims against the sponsor and/or issuer has run, may pursue alternate legal theories of recovery and/or assert claims against other contractual parties. For example, on June 18, 2014, a group of institutional investors filed six lawsuits against six trustees covering more than 2,200 RMBS trusts alleging failure to pursue representations and warranties claims and servicer defaults based upon alleged contractual, statutory and tort theories of liability. The Corporation and its affiliates have not been named as parties to these lawsuits. The impact on the Corporation, if any, of such alternative legal theories or assertions is unclear.

We have resolved $8.9 billion of the $31.8 billion of claims received from whole-loan and private-label securitization counterparties with losses of $2.0 billion. The majority of these resolved claims were from third-party whole-loan investors. Approximately $3.6 billion of these claims were resolved through repurchase or indemnification, $5.0 billion were rescinded by the investor and $331 million were resolved through the settlement with FHFA. At September 30, 2014, for loans originated between 2004 and 2008, the notional amount of unresolved repurchase claims submitted by private-label securitization trustees, whole-loan investors, including third-party securitization sponsors, and others was $22.9 billion. We have performed an initial review with respect to substantially all of these claims and do not believe a valid basis for repurchase has been established by the claimant. Until we receive a repurchase claim, we generally do not review loan files related to private-label securitizations sponsored by third-party whole-loan investors and are not required by the governing documents to do so.

Certain whole-loan investors have engaged with us in a consistent repurchase process and we have used that and other experience to record a liability related to existing and future claims from such counterparties. The BNY Mellon Settlement and subsequent activity with certain counterparties led to the determination that we had sufficient experience to record a liability related to our exposure on certain private-label securitizations, including certain private-label securitizations sponsored by third-party whole-loan investors, however, it did not provide sufficient experience to record a liability related to other private-label securitizations sponsored by third-party whole-loan investors. As it relates to the other private-label securitizations sponsored by third-party whole-loan investors and certain other whole-loan sales, as well as certain private-label securitizations impacted by recent court rulings on the statute of limitations, it is not possible to determine whether a loss has occurred or is probable and, therefore, no representations and warranties liability has been recorded in connection with these transactions. As discussed below, our estimated range of possible loss related to representations and warranties exposures as of September 30, 2014 included possible losses related to these whole-loan sales and private-label securitizations.


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The representations and warranties, as governed by the private-label securitization agreements, generally require that counterparties have the ability to both assert a claim and to actually prove that a loan has an actionable defect under the applicable contracts. While the Corporation believes the agreements for private-label securitizations generally contain less rigorous representations and warranties and place higher burdens on claimants seeking repurchases than the express provisions of comparable agreements with the GSEs, without regard to any variations that may have arisen as a result of dealings with the GSEs, the agreements generally include a representation that underwriting practices were prudent and customary. In the case of private-label securitization trustees and third-party sponsors, there is currently no established process in place for the parties to reach a conclusion on an individual loan if there is a disagreement on the resolution of the claim. Private-label securitization investors generally do not have the contractual right to demand repurchase of loans directly or the right to access loan files.

Open Mortgage Insurance Rescission Notices

In addition to repurchase claims, we receive notices from mortgage insurance companies of claim denials, cancellations or coverage rescission (collectively, MI rescission notices). We had approximately 81,000 open MI rescission notices at September 30, 2014. This amount includes approximately 24,000 open MI rescission notices at September 30, 2014 pertaining to first-lien mortgages sold to the GSEs and loans HFI, of which approximately 15,000 are expected to be resolved when certain MI company settlement agreements have received the consent of the GSEs. At September 30, 2014, we also had approximately 9,000 open MI rescission notices pertaining principally to first-lien mortgages sold to other investors as well as 48,000 pertaining to second-lien mortgages which are implicated by ongoing litigation where no loan-level review is currently contemplated nor required to preserve the Corporation's legal rights. In this litigation, the litigating mortgage insurance company is also seeking bulk rescission of certain policies, separate and apart from loan-by-loan denials or rescissions. For additional information, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Estimated Range of Possible Loss

We currently estimate that the range of possible loss for representations and warranties exposures could be up to $4 billion over existing accruals at September 30, 2014. The estimated range of possible loss reflects principally non-GSE exposures. It represents a reasonably possible loss, but does not represent a probable loss, and is based on currently available information, significant judgment and a number of assumptions that are subject to change.

The liability for representations and warranties exposures and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss do not consider any losses related to litigation matters, including RMBS litigation or litigation brought by monoline insurers, nor do they include any separate foreclosure costs and related costs, assessments and compensatory fees or any other possible losses related to potential claims for breaches of performance of servicing obligations (except as such losses are included as potential costs of the BNY Mellon Settlement), potential securities law or fraud claims or potential indemnity or other claims against us, including claims related to loans insured by the FHA. We are not able to reasonably estimate the amount of any possible loss with respect to any such servicing, securities law, fraud or other claims against us, except to the extent reflected in existing accruals or the estimated range of possible loss for litigation and regulatory matters disclosed in Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements; however, in light of the inherent uncertainties involved in these matters and the very large or indeterminate damages sought in some of these matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to our results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period.

Future provisions and/or ranges of possible loss for representations and warranties may be significantly impacted if actual experiences are different from our assumptions in our predictive models, including, without limitation, ultimate resolution of the BNY Mellon Settlement, estimated repurchase rates, estimated MI rescission rates, economic conditions, estimated home prices, consumer and counterparty behavior, the applicable statute of limitations and a variety of other judgmental factors.

For more information on the methodology used to estimate the representations and warranties liability and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Department of Justice Settlement

On August 20, 2014, we reached a comprehensive settlement with the DoJ, the SEC and State Attorneys General from California, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland and New York (State AGs), all of which are members of the Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Working Group of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force; the FHA; GNMA; and the FDIC. The claims primarily related to mortgage securitization, origination, sale and other specified conduct by Countrywide and Merrill Lynch prior to the Corporation's acquisition of those entities, relating to RMBS, CDOs and residential mortgage loans. The DoJ Settlement also resolved all pending RMBS claims against Bank of America entities brought by the FDIC.


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Under the DoJ Settlement, we agreed to pay a total of $9.65 billion in cash and provide $7.0 billion worth of consumer relief. The cash portion consists of $5.02 billion in civil monetary penalties and $4.63 billion in compensatory remediation payments, of which $9.16 billion was paid in October 2014 with the balance paid in November 2014. After considering previously established reserves, we recorded a pretax charge of $5.3 billion in the third quarter of 2014 to pay the costs associated with the DoJ Settlement. Of this third-quarter charge, $4.9 billion was recorded in litigation expense and $400 million was recorded in the provision for credit losses for additional costs associated with the consumer relief portion of the settlement.

Consumer relief will be in the form of mortgage modifications, including first-lien principal and forbearance forgiveness and second-lien extinguishments, low- to moderate-income mortgage originations, and community reinvestment and neighborhood stabilization efforts, with initiatives focused on communities experiencing, or at risk of, urban blight. This includes lien releases, uninhabitable and abandoned property demolition, and remediation and property donations. Also, we will support the expansion of available affordable rental housing. We have committed to complete delivery of the consumer relief by no later than August 31, 2018. The consumer relief is subject to oversight by an independent monitor.

The DoJ Settlement resolved matters pertaining to certain pending civil enforcement investigations, including investigations by the DoJ and the State AGs relating to RMBS, CDOs and related mortgage activities, including origination, by the Corporation, Countrywide, Merrill Lynch and their affiliates. The claims released include current and potential claims for securitization-related conduct occurring prior to January 1, 2009 under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA). The DoJ Settlement also included origination releases with respect to all residential mortgage loans originated by the Corporation and its legacy entities that were sold to private-label trusts and securitized prior to January 1, 2009; all residential mortgage loans sold to the GSEs by the Corporation or Countrywide prior to December 31, 2013; and all FHA-guaranteed residential mortgage loans originated by the Corporation or Countrywide on or after May 1, 2009, on which claims were submitted to the FHA on or before December 31, 2013.

Certain civil RMBS actions filed by the DoJ and the SEC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina were resolved by the DoJ Settlement. As a result of the resolution of the SEC action, certain affiliates of the Corporation consented to be enjoined. When the injunctions are issued, the Corporation and certain of its affiliates will be disqualified from certain activities, potentially including the ability to sell certain third-party alternative investment products, unless they obtain waivers from such disqualifications. The Corporation and its affiliates have requested waivers from the disqualifications. If one or more of those waivers are not obtained, it may negatively affect certain of our business activities, which could impact our results of operations. For additional information, see Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Servicing, Foreclosure and Other Mortgage Matters

We service a large portion of the loans we or our subsidiaries have securitized and also service loans on behalf of third-party securitization vehicles and other investors. Our servicing obligations are set forth in servicing agreements with the applicable counterparty. These obligations may include, but are not limited to, loan repurchase requirements in certain circumstances, indemnifications, payment of fees, advances for foreclosure costs that are not reimbursable, or responsibility for losses in excess of partial guarantees for VA loans.

Servicing agreements with the GSEs generally provide the GSEs with broader rights relative to the servicer than are found in servicing agreements with private investors. The GSEs claim that they have the contractual right to demand indemnification or loan repurchase for certain servicing breaches. In addition, the GSEs' first-lien mortgage seller/servicer guides provide timelines to resolve delinquent loans through workout efforts or liquidation, if necessary, and purport to require the imposition of compensatory fees if those deadlines are not satisfied except for reasons beyond the control of the servicer. In addition, many non-agency RMBS and whole-loan servicing agreements state that the servicer may be liable for failure to perform its servicing obligations in keeping with industry standards or for acts or omissions that involve willful malfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of, or reckless disregard of, the servicer's duties.

It is not possible to reasonably estimate our liability with respect to certain potential servicing-related claims. While we have recorded certain accruals for servicing-related claims, the amount of potential liability in excess of existing accruals could be material to the Corporation's results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period.

2011 OCC Consent Order and 2013 IFR Acceleration Agreement

For information on the 2011 OCC Consent Order and 2013 IFR Acceleration Agreement, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – 2011 OCC Consent Order and 2013 IFR Acceleration Agreement on page 57 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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National Mortgage Settlement

In March 2012, we entered into the National Mortgage Settlement with the DoJ, various federal regulatory agencies and 49 State Attorneys General to resolve federal and state investigations into certain residential mortgage origination, servicing and foreclosure practices. Our compliance with these servicing standards is subject to ongoing review by an independent monitor who has confirmed that we have fulfilled all national and state obligations with respect to borrower assistance.

For more information on the National Mortgage Settlement, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – National Mortgage Settlement on page 57 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

For information on Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. on page 58 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Impact of Foreclosure Delays

Foreclosure delays impact our default-related servicing costs, which include mortgage-related assessments, waivers and similar costs, which have been declining since late 2012. We recorded $74 million of mortgage-related assessments, waivers and similar costs related to foreclosure delays in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $459 million in the same period in 2013. Delays in foreclosure sales beyond those currently anticipated and any issues that may arise out of alleged irregularities in our foreclosure process could significantly increase the costs associated with our mortgage operations.

Other Mortgage-related Matters

We continue to be subject to additional borrower and non-borrower litigation and governmental and regulatory scrutiny related to our past and current origination, servicing, transfer of servicing and servicing rights, and foreclosure activities, including those claims not covered by the National Mortgage Settlement or the DoJ Settlement. This scrutiny may extend beyond our pending foreclosure matters to issues arising out of alleged irregularities with respect to previously completed foreclosure activities. For more information on management's estimate of the aggregate range of possible loss and on regulatory investigations, see Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Mortgage-related Settlements – Servicing Matters

In connection with the BNY Mellon Settlement, BANA has agreed to implement certain servicing changes related to loss mitigation activities. BANA also agreed to transfer the servicing rights related to certain high-risk loans to qualified subservicers on a schedule that began with the signing of the BNY Mellon Settlement. This servicing transfer protocol has reduced the servicing fees payable to BANA. Upon final court approval of the BNY Mellon Settlement, failure to meet the established benchmarking standards for loans not in subservicing arrangements can trigger payment of agreed-upon fees. Additionally, we and Countrywide have agreed to work to resolve with the Trustee certain mortgage documentation issues related to the enforceability of mortgages in foreclosure and to reimburse the related Covered Trust for any loss if BANA is unable to foreclose on the mortgage and the Covered Trust is not made whole by a title policy because of these issues. These agreements will terminate if final court approval of the BNY Mellon Settlement is not obtained, although we could still have exposure under the pooling and servicing agreements related to the mortgages in the Covered Trusts for these issues.

In connection with the National Mortgage Settlement, BANA has agreed to implement certain additional servicing changes. The uniform servicing standards established under the National Mortgage Settlement are broadly consistent with the residential mortgage servicing practices imposed by the 2011 OCC Consent Order; however, they are more prescriptive and cover a broader range of our residential mortgage servicing activities. These standards are intended to strengthen procedural safeguards and documentation requirements associated with foreclosure, bankruptcy and loss mitigation activities, as well as addressing the imposition of fees and the integrity of documentation, with a goal of ensuring greater transparency for borrowers. These uniform servicing standards also obligate us to implement compliance processes reasonably designed to provide assurance of the achievement of these objectives. Compliance with the uniform servicing standards is being assessed by a monitor based on the measurement of outcomes with respect to these objectives. Implementation of these uniform servicing standards has contributed to elevated costs associated with the servicing process, but is not expected to result in material delays or dislocation in the performance of our mortgage servicing obligations, including the completion of foreclosures.


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Regulatory Matters

Derivatives

Under Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rules, swap dealers are now required to clear certain interest rate and index credit derivative transactions as well as execute those transactions on designated contract markets or swap execution facilities when facing all counterparty types unless either counterparty is exempt from the clearing mandate. The timing for margin and capital implementation remains unknown, although the prudential regulators and the CFTC have re-proposed, but not finalized, their margin rules for uncleared swaps.

In Europe, final rules for clearing certain interest rate swaps under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation have been published and are expected to take effect in February 2015, subject to certain phase-in provisions. Draft rules for clearing some credit default swaps and foreign exchange non-deliverable forwards have also been published. Final rules for margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives are expected by the end of 2014, with variation margin expected to apply from December 1, 2015 and initial margin phased in from December 1, 2015 to December 1, 2019.

Resolution Planning

The Federal Reserve and the FDIC require that BHCs with assets of $50 billion or more, as well as companies designated as systemically important by the Financial Stability Oversight Council, submit annually their plans for a rapid and orderly resolution in the event of material financial distress or failure. If both the Federal Reserve and the FDIC determine that our (or any other BHC's) plan is not credible and we fail to cure the deficiencies in a timely manner, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC may jointly impose more stringent capital, leverage or liquidity requirements or restrictions on growth, activities or operations of the Corporation. We submitted our 2014 plan in July 2014 and are required to update it annually.

In August 2014, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC completed their reviews of the resolution plans submitted in 2013 by 11 large, complex banking organizations, including Bank of America, and issued letters to each of these banking organizations. Separately, in August 2014, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC issued a joint press release stating that the Board of Directors of the FDIC had determined that the plans submitted by each of the 11 banks were not credible and do not facilitate an orderly resolution under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. However, the Federal Reserve did not join the FDIC in its determination that the submitted plans were not credible.

Focus areas identified in the regulatory reviews include the amendment of certain early termination rights in financial contracts, continuity of shared services, operational capabilities for resolution preparedness and legal entity rationalization, including a holding company structure that supports resolvability. Management intends to address these focus areas in our next Resolution Plan, which must be submitted by July 2015.

Resolution Planning in the U.K.

In the U.K., the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued rules requiring the submission of significant information about certain U.K.-incorporated subsidiaries and other financial institutions, as well as branches of non-U.K. banks located in the U.K. (including information on intra-group dependencies, legal entity separation and barriers to resolution) to allow the PRA to develop resolution plans. As a result of the PRA review, we could be required to take certain actions over the next several years which could impose operating costs and potentially result in the restructuring of certain business and subsidiaries.

Debit Interchange Fees

On July 31, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling regarding the Federal Reserve's 2011 rules implementing the Durbin Amendment. The ruling requires the Federal Reserve to reconsider the $0.21 per transaction cap on debit card interchange fees. However, on March 21, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit overturned the ruling, leaving the Federal Reserve's rule intact. On August 18, 2014, the merchant plaintiffs petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet indicated whether it will review the decision.

For more information on other significant regulatory matters, see Capital Management – Regulatory Capital on page 64, Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements herein, Regulatory Matters on page 59 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. For more information on the SLR final rules, see Capital Management – Other Regulatory Capital Matters on page 71, and on the LCR final rules, see Liquidity Risk – Basel 3 Liquidity Standards on page 76.


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Credit Risk Retention

In October 2014, U.S. regulators jointly approved a final rule regarding credit risk retention that will, among other things, require sponsors in certain circumstances to retain at least five percent of the credit risk of the assets underlying certain ABS and MBS securitizations and would limit sponsors' ability to transfer or hedge that credit risk. We are evaluating the final rule and anticipate that it will likely adversely impact our ability to engage in certain types of MBS and ABS securitizations and resecuritizations. It will likely also impose additional operational and compliance costs, and may negatively influence the value, liquidity and transferability of some ABS or MBS, loans and other assets. However, the ultimate impacts remain unclear. The rule will become effective after it is published in the Federal Register, one year after for RMBS and two years after for all other asset classes.

Managing Risk

Risk is inherent in every material business activity that we undertake. Our business exposes us to strategic, credit, market, liquidity, compliance, operational and reputational risks. We must manage these risks to maximize our long-term results by ensuring the integrity of our assets and the quality of our earnings.

We take a comprehensive approach to risk management. We have a defined risk framework and articulated risk appetite which are approved annually by the Board. Risk management planning is integrated with strategic, financial and customer/client planning so that goals and responsibilities are aligned across the organization. Risk is managed in a systematic manner by focusing on the Corporation as a whole as well as managing risk across the enterprise and within individual business units, products, services and transactions, and across all geographic locations. We maintain a governance structure that delineates the responsibilities for risk management activities, as well as governance and oversight of those activities. For a more detailed discussion of our risk management activities, see the discussion below and pages 61 through 117 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Strategic Risk Management

Strategic risk is embedded in every business and is one of the major risk categories along with credit, market, liquidity, compliance, operational and reputational risks. It is the risk that results from incorrect assumptions, unsuitable business plans, ineffective strategy execution, or failure to respond in a timely manner to changes in the regulatory, macroeconomic and competitive environments, customer preferences, and technology developments in the geographic locations in which we operate.

Our appetite for strategic risk is assessed based on the strategic plan, with strategic risks selectively and carefully considered against the backdrop of the evolving marketplace. Strategic risk is managed in the context of our overall financial condition, risk appetite and stress test results, among other considerations. The chief executive officer and executive management team manage and act on significant strategic actions, such as divestitures, consolidation of legal entities or capital actions subsequent to required review and approval by the Board.

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Capital Management

The Corporation manages its capital position to maintain sufficient capital to support its business activities and maintain capital, risk and risk appetite commensurate with one another. Additionally, we seek to maintain safety and soundness at all times including under adverse conditions, take advantage of potential growth opportunities, maintain ready access to financial markets, continue to serve as a credit intermediary, remain a source of strength for our subsidiaries, and satisfy current and future regulatory capital requirements. Capital management is integrated into our risk and governance processes, as capital is a key consideration in the development of the strategic plan, risk appetite and risk limits.

We set goals for capital ratios to meet key stakeholder expectations, including investors, regulators and rating agencies, and to achieve our financial performance objectives and strategic goals, while maintaining adequate capital, including during periods of stress. We assess capital adequacy at least on a quarterly basis to operate in a safe and sound manner and maintain adequate capital in relation to the risks associated with our business activities and strategy.

We conduct an Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) on a quarterly basis. The ICAAP is a forward-looking assessment of our projected capital needs and resources, incorporating earnings, balance sheet and risk forecasts under baseline and adverse economic and market conditions. We utilize quarterly stress tests to assess the potential impacts to our balance sheet, earnings, regulatory capital and liquidity under a variety of stress scenarios. We perform qualitative risk assessments to identify and assess material risks not fully captured in our forecasts, stress tests or economic capital. We assess the capital impacts of proposed changes to regulatory capital requirements. Management assesses ICAAP results and provides documented quarterly assessments of the adequacy of our capital guidelines and capital position to the Board or its committees.

The Corporation periodically reviews capital allocated to its businesses and allocates capital annually during the strategic and capital planning processes. We utilize a methodology that considers the effect of regulatory capital requirements in addition to internal risk-based capital models. The Corporation's internal risk-based capital models use a risk-adjusted methodology incorporating each segment's credit, market, interest rate, business and operational risk components. For more information on the nature of these risks, see Managing Risk and Strategic Risk Management on page 63. The capital allocated to the business segments is referred to as allocated capital, which represents a non-GAAP financial measure. During the latest annual planning process, we made refinements to the amount of capital allocated to each of our businesses based on multiple considerations that included, but were not limited to, Basel 3 Standardized and Advanced risk-weighted assets, business segment exposures and risk profile, and strategic plans. As a result of this process, in 2014, we adjusted the amount of capital being allocated to our business segments. For more information on the refined methodology, see Business Segment Operations on page 28.

CCAR and Capital Planning

The Federal Reserve requires BHCs to submit a capital plan and requests for capital actions on an annual basis, consistent with the rules governing the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) capital plan. The CCAR capital plan is the central element of the Federal Reserve's approach to ensure that large BHCs have adequate capital and robust processes for managing their capital.

On August 6, 2014, the Federal Reserve informed us that it did not object to the requested capital actions in our revised 2014 CCAR capital plan. The requested capital actions included an increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.05 per share from $0.01 per share, but no additional common stock repurchases. The requested actions cover the period from the third quarter of 2014 through the first quarter of 2015. For more information on our previously announced 2014 capital actions, see Capital Management on page 64 of the Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014.

Regulatory Capital

As a financial services holding company, we are subject to regulatory capital rules issued by U.S. banking regulators. On January 1, 2014, we became subject to the Basel 3 rules, which include certain transition provisions through 2018. Basel 3 generally continues to be subject to interpretation by U.S. banking regulators. The Corporation and its primary affiliated banking entity, BANA, meet the definition of an advanced approaches bank and measure regulatory capital adequacy based on the Basel 3 rules. Through December 31, 2013, we were subject to the Basel 1 general risk-based capital rules which included new measures of market risk including a charge related to stressed Value-at-Risk (VaR), an incremental risk charge and the comprehensive risk measure (CRM), as well as other technical modifications to Basel 1 (the Basel 1 2013 Rules). For more information on the regulatory capital amounts and calculations, see Basel 3 below.

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Basel 3

Basel 3 materially changes Tier 1 and Total capital calculations and formally establishes a common equity tier 1 capital ratio. Basel 3 introduces new minimum capital ratios and buffer requirements and a supplementary leverage ratio; changes the composition of regulatory capital; revises the adequately capitalized minimum requirements under the Prompt Corrective Action framework; expands and modifies the risk-sensitive calculation of risk-weighted assets for credit and market risk (the Advanced approaches); and introduces a Standardized approach for the calculation of risk-weighted assets. For more information on the supplementary leverage ratio, see Capital Management – Other Regulatory Capital Matters on page 71.

As an advanced approaches bank, under Basel 3, we are required to complete a qualification period (parallel run) to demonstrate compliance with the final Basel 3 rules to the satisfaction of U.S. banking regulators. Upon notification of approval by U.S. banking regulators to exit the parallel run, we will be required to calculate regulatory capital ratios and risk-weighted assets under both the Standardized approach and Advanced approaches. The approach that yields the lower ratio is to be used to assess capital adequacy including under the Prompt Corrective Action framework. Prior to receipt of notification of approval, we are required to assess our capital adequacy under the Standardized approach only. The Prompt Corrective Action framework establishes categories of capitalization, including "well capitalized," based on regulatory ratio requirements. U.S. banking regulators are required to take certain mandatory actions depending on the category of capitalization, with no mandatory actions required for "well-capitalized" banking entities. On January 1, 2015, common equity tier 1 capital will be included in the "well-capitalized" category.

Under the Basel 3 transition provisions in effect through December 31, 2014, the Standardized approach uses risk-weighted assets as measured under the Basel 1 2013 Rules in the determination of the Basel 3 Standardized approach capital ratios (Basel 3 Standardized Transition). For more information on how risk-weighted assets are measured under the Basel 1 2013 Rules, see Capital Management – Regulatory Capital on page 65 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Effective January 1, 2015, the Prompt Corrective Action framework is amended to reflect the new capital requirements under Basel 3.

Regulatory Capital Composition Transition

Important differences in determining the composition of regulatory capital between the Basel 1 2013 Rules and Basel 3 include changes in capital deductions related to our MSRs, deferred tax assets and defined benefit pension assets, and the inclusion of unrealized gains and losses on AFS debt and certain marketable equity securities recorded in accumulated OCI. These changes will be impacted by future changes in interest rates, overall earnings performance or other corporate actions.

Changes to the composition of regulatory capital under Basel 3, such as recognizing the impact of unrealized gains or losses on AFS debt securities in common equity tier 1 capital, are subject to a transition period where the impact is recognized in 20 percent annual increments. These regulatory capital adjustments and deductions will be fully recognized in 2018. The phase-in period for the new minimum capital ratio requirements and related buffers under Basel 3 is from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. When presented on a fully phased-in basis, capital, risk-weighted assets and the capital ratios assume all regulatory capital adjustments and deductions are fully recognized. Table 18 summarizes how certain regulatory capital deductions and adjustments have been or will be transitioned from 2014 through 2018 for common equity tier 1 and Tier 1 capital.

Table 18
Summary of Certain Basel 3 Regulatory Capital Transition Provisions
Beginning on January 1 of each year
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
Common equity tier 1 capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percent of total amount deducted from common equity tier 1 capital includes:
20%
 
40%
 
60%
 
80%
 
100%
Deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards; intangibles, other than mortgage servicing rights and goodwill; defined benefit pension fund net assets; net unrealized cumulative gains (losses) related to changes in own credit risk on liabilities, including derivatives, measured at fair value; direct and indirect investments in own common equity tier 1 capital instruments; certain amounts exceeding the threshold by 10 percent individually and 15 percent in aggregate
Percent of total amount used to adjust common equity tier 1 capital includes (1):
80%
 
60%
 
40%
 
20%
 
0%
Net unrealized gains (losses) on AFS debt and certain marketable equity securities recorded in accumulated OCI; employee benefit plan adjustments recorded in accumulated OCI
Tier 1 capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percent of total amount deducted from Tier 1 capital includes:
80%
 
60%
 
40%
 
20%
 
0%
Deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards; defined benefit pension fund net assets; net unrealized cumulative gains (losses) related to changes in own credit risk on liabilities, including derivatives, measured at fair value
(1) 
Represents the phase-out percentage of the exclusion by year (e.g., 20 percent of net unrealized gains (losses) on AFS debt and certain marketable equity securities recorded in accumulated OCI will be included in 2014).

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Additionally, Basel 3 revised the regulatory capital treatment for Trust Securities, requiring them to be partially transitioned from Tier 1 capital into Tier 2 capital in 2014 and 2015, until fully excluded from Tier 1 capital in 2016, and partially transitioned and excluded from Tier 2 capital beginning in 2016. The exclusion from Tier 2 capital starts at 40 percent on January 1, 2016, increasing 10 percent each year until the full amount is excluded from Tier 2 capital beginning on January 1, 2022. As of September 30, 2014, our qualifying Trust Securities were $2.9 billion (approximately 23 bps of Tier 1 capital) and will no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital or Tier 2 capital beginning in 2016, subject to the transition provisions.

Standardized Approach

The Basel 3 Standardized approach measures risk-weighted assets primarily for market risk and credit risk exposures. Exposures subject to market risk, as defined under the rules, are measured on a basis generally consistent with how market risk-weighted assets were measured under the Basel 1 2013 Rules. Credit risk exposures are measured by applying fixed risk weights to each exposure, determined based on the characteristics of the exposure, such as type of obligor, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country risk code and maturity, among others. Under the Standardized approach, no distinction is made for variations in credit quality for corporate exposures, and the economic benefit of collateral is restricted to a limited list of eligible securities and cash. Some key differences between the Standardized and Advanced approaches are that the Advanced approaches include a measure of operational risk and a credit valuation adjustment (CVA) capital charge in credit risk and rely on internal analytical models to measure credit risk-weighted assets. We estimate our common equity tier 1 capital ratio under the Basel 3 Standardized approach, on a fully phased-in basis, to be 9.5 percent at September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, we estimated that our Basel 3 Standardized common equity tier 1 capital would be $135.1 billion and total risk-weighted assets would be $1,418 billion, on a fully phased-in basis. This does not include the benefit of the removal of the surcharge applicable to the CRM. For a reconciliation of Basel 3 Standardized Transition to Basel 3 Standardized estimates on a fully phased-in basis for common equity tier 1 capital and risk-weighted assets, see Table 21. Our estimates under the Basel 3 Standardized approach may be refined over time as a result of further rulemaking or clarification by U.S. banking regulators or as our understanding and interpretation of the rules evolve. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

Advanced Approaches

Under the Basel 3 Advanced approaches, risk-weighted assets are determined primarily for market risk and credit risk, similar to the Standardized approach, and also incorporate operational risk. Market risk capital measurements are consistent with the Standardized approach, except for securitization exposures, where the Supervisory Formula Approach is also permitted, and certain differences arising from the inclusion of the CVA capital charge in the credit risk capital measurement. Credit risk exposures are measured using internal ratings-based models to determine the applicable risk weight by estimating the probability of default, loss-given default (LGD) and, in certain instances, exposure at default (EAD). The internal analytical models primarily rely on internal historical default and loss experience. Operational risk is measured using internal analytical models which rely on both internal and external operational loss experience and data. The calculations under Basel 3 require management to make estimates, assumptions and interpretations, including the probability of future events based on historical experience. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. The Basel 3 Advanced approaches require approval by the U.S. regulatory agencies of our internal analytical models used to calculate risk-weighted assets. We estimated our common equity tier 1 capital ratio under the Basel 3 Advanced approaches, on a fully phased-in basis, to be 9.6 percent at September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, we estimated that our Basel 3 Advanced common equity tier 1 capital would be $135.1 billion and total risk-weighted assets would be $1,410 billion, on a fully phased-in basis. These estimates assume approval by U.S. banking regulators of our internal analytical models, but do not include the benefit of the removal of the surcharge applicable to the CRM. Our estimates under the Basel 3 Advanced approaches may be refined over time as a result of further rulemaking or clarification by U.S. banking regulators or as our understanding and interpretation of the rules evolve. If our internal analytical models are not approved, it would likely lead to an increase in our risk-weighted assets, which in some cases could be significant.


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Capital Composition and Ratios

Table 19 presents Bank of America Corporation's capital ratios and related information in accordance with Basel 3 Standardized Transition as measured at September 30, 2014 and the Basel 1 2013 Rules at December 31, 2013.

Table 19
Bank of America Corporation Regulatory Capital
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Minimum
Required (1)
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Minimum
Required (1)
Common equity tier 1 capital (2)
12.0
%
 
$
152,444

 
4.0
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

Tier 1 common capital
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
10.9
%
 
$
141,522

 
n/a

Tier 1 capital
12.8

 
163,040

 
6.0

 
12.2

 
157,742

 
6.0
%
Total capital
15.8

 
200,759

 
10.0

 
15.1

 
196,567

 
10.0

Tier 1 leverage
7.9

 
163,040

 
4.0

 
7.7

 
157,742

 
4.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Risk-weighted assets (in billions) (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,272

 
$
1,298

Adjusted quarterly average total assets (in billions) (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,058

 
2,052

(1) 
Percent required to meet guidelines to be considered well capitalized under the Prompt Corrective Action framework, except for common equity tier 1 capital which reflects capital adequacy minimum requirements as an advanced approaches bank under Basel 3 during a transition period in 2014.
(2) 
On a pro-forma basis, under Basel 3 Standardized Transition, the December 31, 2013 common equity tier 1 capital and ratio would have been $152.7 billion and 11.6 percent, and risk-weighted assets would have been $1,316 billion.
(3) 
Reflects adjusted average total assets for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
n/a = not applicable

Common equity tier 1 capital under Basel 3 Standardized Transition was $152.4 billion at September 30, 2014, an increase of $10.9 billion from Tier 1 common capital under the Basel 1 2013 Rules at December 31, 2013. The increase was largely attributable to the impact of certain transition provisions under Basel 3 Standardized Transition, particularly in regard to deferred tax assets, and earnings. For more information on Basel 3 transition provisions, see Table 18. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, Total capital increased $4.2 billion primarily driven by the increase in common equity tier 1 capital, partially offset by the impact of certain transition provisions under Basel 3 Standardized Transition, particularly in regard to long-term debt that qualifies as Tier 2 capital. The Tier 1 leverage ratio increased 23 bps for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 primarily driven by an increase in Tier 1 capital. For additional information, see Tables 19 and 20.


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At September 30, 2014, an increase or decrease in our common equity tier 1, Tier 1 or Total capital ratios by one bp would require a change of $127 million in common equity tier 1, Tier 1 or Total capital. We could also increase our common equity tier 1, Tier 1 or Total capital ratios by one bp on such date by a reduction in risk-weighted assets of $1.1 billion, $991 million or $805 million, respectively. An increase in our Tier 1 leverage ratio by one bp on such date would require $206 million of additional Tier 1 capital or a reduction of $2.6 billion in adjusted average assets.

Risk-weighted assets decreased $26 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to $1,272 billion primarily due to decreases in residential mortgage and consumer credit card balances, partially offset by the impact of certain transition provisions under the Basel 3 Standardized Transition and an increase in commercial loans.

Table 20 presents the capital composition as measured under Basel 3 Standardized Transition at September 30, 2014 and the Basel 1 2013 Rules at December 31, 2013.

Table 20
Capital Composition
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Total common shareholders' equity
$
220,768

 
$
219,333

Goodwill
(69,243
)
 
(69,844
)
Intangibles, other than mortgage servicing rights and goodwill
(674
)
 

Nonqualifying intangible assets (includes core deposit intangibles, affinity relationships, customer relationships and other intangibles)

 
(4,263
)
Net unrealized losses on AFS debt securities and net losses on derivatives recorded in accumulated OCI, net-of-tax
2,391

 
5,538

Unamortized net periodic benefit costs recorded in accumulated OCI, net-of-tax
1,874

 
2,407

DVA related to liabilities and derivatives (1)
244

 
2,188

Deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards (2)
(2,625
)
 
(15,391
)
Other
(291
)
 
1,554

Common equity tier 1 capital (3)
152,444

 
141,522

Qualifying preferred stock, net of issuance cost
17,913

 
10,435

Deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards under transition
(10,502
)
 

DVA related to liabilities and derivatives under transition
974

 

Defined benefit pension fund assets
(664
)
 

Trust preferred securities
2,893

 
5,785

Other
(18
)
 

Total Tier 1 capital
163,040

 
157,742

Long-term debt qualifying as Tier 2 capital
16,006

 
21,175

Nonqualifying trust preferred securities subject to phase out from Tier 2 capital
3,865

 

Allowance for loan and lease losses
15,106

 
17,428

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
529

 
484

Allowance for loan and lease losses exceeding 1.25 percent of risk-weighted assets
(950
)
 
(1,637
)
Other
3,163

 
1,375

Total capital
$
200,759

 
$
196,567

(1) 
Represents loss on structured liabilities and derivatives, net-of-tax, that is excluded from common equity tier 1, Tier 1 and Total capital for regulatory capital purposes.
(2) 
September 30, 2014 amount represents phase-in portion under Basel 3 Standardized Transition. The December 31, 2013 amount represents the full Basel 1 deferred tax asset disallowance.
(3) 
Tier 1 common capital under the Basel 1 2013 Rules at December 31, 2013.


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Table 21 presents reconciliations of our common equity tier 1 capital and risk-weighted assets in accordance with the Basel 1 2013 Rules and Basel 3 Standardized Transition to the Basel 3 Standardized approach fully phased-in estimates and Basel 3 Advanced approaches fully phased-in estimates at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Basel 3 regulatory capital ratios on a fully phased-in basis are considered non-GAAP financial measures until the end of the transition period on January 1, 2018 when adopted and required by U.S. banking regulators.

Table 21
Regulatory Capital Reconciliations (1, 2)
(Dollars in millions)
 
December 31
2013
Regulatory capital – Basel 1 to Basel 3 (fully phased-in)
Basel 1 Tier 1 capital
 
$
157,742

Deduction of qualifying preferred stock and trust preferred securities
 
(16,220
)
Basel 1 Tier 1 common capital
 
141,522

Deduction of defined benefit pension assets
 
(829
)
Deferred tax assets and threshold deductions (deferred tax asset temporary differences, MSRs and significant investments)
 
(5,459
)
Net unrealized losses in accumulated OCI on AFS debt and certain marketable equity securities, and employee benefit plans
 
(5,664
)
Other deductions, net
 
(1,624
)
Basel 3 common equity tier 1 capital (fully phased-in)
 
$
127,946

 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
Regulatory capital – Basel 3 transition to fully phased-in
 
 
Common equity tier 1 capital (transition)
$
152,444

 
Adjustments and deductions recognized in Tier 1 capital during transition (3)
(10,191
)
 
Other adjustments and deductions phased in during transition
(7,147
)
 
Common equity tier 1 capital (fully phased-in)
$
135,106

 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
Risk-weighted assets – As reported to Basel 3 (fully phased-in)
 
 
As reported risk-weighted assets
$
1,271,723

$
1,297,593

Changes in risk-weighted assets from reported to fully phased-in
146,516

162,731

Basel 3 Standardized approach risk-weighted assets (fully phased-in)
1,418,239

1,460,324

Changes in risk-weighted assets for advanced models
(8,375
)
(133,027
)
Basel 3 Advanced approaches risk-weighted assets (fully phased-in)
$
1,409,864

$
1,327,297

 
 
 
Regulatory capital ratios
 
 
Basel 1 Tier 1 common
n/a

10.9
%
Basel 3 Standardized approach common equity tier 1 (transition)
12.0
%
n/a

Basel 3 Standardized approach common equity tier 1 (fully phased-in)
9.5

8.8

Basel 3 Advanced approaches common equity tier 1 (fully phased-in)
9.6

9.6

(1) 
Fully phased-in Basel 3 estimates are based on our current understanding of the Standardized and Advanced approaches under the Basel 3 rules, assuming all relevant regulatory model approvals, except for the potential reduction to risk-weighted assets resulting from the removal of the Comprehensive Risk Measure surcharge.
(2) 
On January 1, 2014, the Basel 3 rules became effective, subject to transition provisions primarily related to regulatory deductions and adjustments impacting common equity tier 1 capital and Tier 1 capital. We reported under the Basel 1 2013 Rules at December 31, 2013.
(3) 
For more information on the composition of adjustments and deductions, see Table 20.
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Bank of America, N.A. and FIA Card Services, N.A. Regulatory Capital

Prior to October 1, 2014, we operated our banking activities primarily under two charters: BANA and, to a lesser extent, FIA. On October 1, 2014, FIA was merged into BANA. Table 22 presents regulatory capital information for BANA and FIA at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 22
Bank of America, N.A. and FIA Card Services, N.A. Regulatory Capital
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Actual
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Minimum
Required (1)
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Minimum
Required (1)
Common equity tier 1 capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank of America, N.A.
12.5
%
 
$
126,065

 
4.0
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

FIA Card Services, N.A.
16.1

 
18,277

 
4.0

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

Tier 1 capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank of America, N.A.
12.5

 
126,065

 
6.0

 
12.3
%
 
$
125,886

 
6.0
%
FIA Card Services, N.A.
17.1

 
19,341

 
6.0

 
16.8

 
20,135

 
6.0

Total capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank of America, N.A.
13.9

 
140,360

 
10.0

 
13.8

 
141,232

 
10.0

FIA Card Services, N.A.
18.3

 
20,792

 
10.0

 
18.1

 
21,672

 
10.0

Tier 1 leverage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank of America, N.A.
9.0

 
126,065

 
5.0

 
9.2

 
125,886

 
5.0

FIA Card Services, N.A.
13.5

 
19,341

 
5.0

 
12.9

 
20,135

 
5.0

(1) 
Percent required to meet guidelines to be considered well capitalized under the Prompt Corrective Action framework, except for common equity tier 1 capital which reflects capital adequacy minimum requirements as an advanced approaches bank under Basel 3 during a transition period in 2014.
n/a = not applicable

BANA's Tier 1 capital ratio under Basel 3 Standardized Transition was 12.5 percent at September 30, 2014, an increase of 17 bps from December 31, 2013 as net income in excess of dividends to the parent company and lower risk-weighted assets were partially offset by the impact of net unrealized gains and losses in accumulated OCI under the Basel 3 transition provisions. The Total capital ratio increased seven bps to 13.9 percent at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. The Tier 1 leverage ratio decreased 19 bps to 9.0 percent at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. The increase in the Total capital ratio was driven by the same factors as the Tier 1 capital ratio. The decrease in the Tier 1 leverage ratio was driven by an increase in adjusted quarterly average total assets, partially offset by a slight increase in Tier 1 capital.

FIA's Tier 1 capital ratio under Basel 3 Standardized Transition was 17.1 percent at September 30, 2014, an increase of 23 bps from December 31, 2013. The Total capital ratio increased 22 bps to 18.3 percent at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. The Tier 1 leverage ratio increased 55 bps to 13.5 percent at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. The increases in the Tier 1 capital and Total capital ratios were driven by a decrease in risk-weighted assets and earnings, partially offset by returns of capital to the parent company compared to December 31, 2013. The increase in the Tier 1 leverage ratio was driven by a decrease in adjusted quarterly average total assets, partially offset by a decrease in Tier 1 capital.

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Other Regulatory Capital Matters

Supplementary Leverage Ratio

Basel 3 also will require the calculation of a supplementary leverage ratio (SLR). The SLR is determined by dividing Tier 1 capital, using quarter-end Basel 3 Tier 1 capital on a fully phased-in basis, by supplementary leverage exposure calculated as the daily average of the sum of on-balance sheet as well as the simple average of certain off-balance sheet exposures at the end of each month in the quarter. Supplementary leverage exposure is comprised of all on-balance sheet assets, plus a measure of certain off-balance sheet exposures, including among other items, lending commitments, letters of credit, over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, repo-style transactions and margin loan commitments. We will be required to disclose our SLR effective January 1, 2015. Effective January 1, 2018, the Corporation will be required to maintain a minimum SLR of three percent, plus a supplementary leverage buffer of two percent, for a total SLR of five percent. If the Corporation's supplementary leverage buffer is not greater than or equal to two percent, then the Corporation will be subject to mandatory limits on its ability to make distributions of capital to shareholders, whether through dividends, stock repurchases or otherwise. In addition, the insured depository institutions of such BHCs, which for the Corporation is primarily BANA, will be required to maintain a minimum six percent SLR to be considered "well capitalized."

On September 3, 2014, U.S. banking regulators adopted a final rule to revise the definition and scope of the denominator of the SLR. The final rule prescribes the calculation of total leverage exposure, the frequency of calculation and required disclosures. The definition of total leverage exposure is revised to include the effective notional principal amount of credit derivatives and other similar instruments through which credit protection is sold. Calculations of the components of total leverage exposure for derivative and repo-style transactions are modified. The credit conversion factors (CCF) applied to certain off-balance sheet exposures are conformed to the graduated CCF used by the Standardized approach, subject to the minimum 10 percent credit conversion factor.

As of September 30, 2014, based on the proposed changes to the supplementary leverage exposure, we estimate the Corporation's SLR to be approximately 5.5 percent, which exceeds the 5.0 percent minimum for BHCs. On October 1, 2014, we successfully completed the merger of FIA and BANA. The estimated pro-forma SLR for the combined entity was approximately 6.8 percent.

Systemically Important Financial Institution Buffer

In November 2011, the Basel Committee published a methodology to identify global systemically important banks (G-SIBs) and impose an additional loss absorbency requirement through the introduction of a buffer of up to 3.5 percent for systemically important financial institutions (SIFIs). The assessment methodology relies on an indicator-based measurement approach to determine a score relative to the global banking industry. The chosen indicators are size, complexity, cross-jurisdictional activity, interconnectedness and substitutability/financial institution infrastructure. Institutions with the highest scores are designated as G-SIBs and are assigned to one of four loss absorbency buckets from one percent to 2.5 percent, in 0.5 percent increments based on each institution's relative score and supervisory judgment. The fifth loss absorbency bucket of 3.5 percent is currently empty and serves to discourage banks from becoming more systemically important.

In July 2013, the Basel Committee updated the November 2011 methodology to recalibrate the substitutability/financial institution infrastructure indicator by introducing a cap on the weighting of that component, and requiring the annual publication by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) of key information necessary to permit each G-SIB to calculate its score and observe its position within the buckets and relative to the industry total for each indicator. Every three years, beginning on January 1, 2016, the Basel Committee will reconsider and recalibrate the bucket thresholds. The Basel Committee and FSB expect banks to change their behavior in response to the incentives of the G-SIB framework, as well as other aspects of Basel 3 and jurisdiction-specific regulations.

The SIFI buffer requirement will begin to phase in effective January 2016, with full implementation in January 2019. Data from 2013, measured as of December 31, 2013, will be used to determine the SIFI buffer that will be effective for us in 2016.

As of September 30, 2014, we estimate our SIFI buffer would be 1.5 percent, based on the publication of the key information used in the SIFI methodology by the Basel Committee in November 2013, and considering the FSB's report, "Update of group of global systemically important banks." Our SIFI buffer could change each year based on our actions and those of our peers, as the score used to determine each G-SIB's SIFI buffer is based on the industry total and actions of U.S. banking regulators. If our score were to increase, we could be subject to a higher SIFI buffer requirement. U.S. banking regulators have not yet issued proposed or final rules related to the SIFI buffer or disclosure requirements.

For more information on regulatory capital, see Note 16 – Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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Broker-dealer Regulatory Capital and Securities Regulation

The Corporation's principal U.S. broker-dealer subsidiaries are Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (MLPF&S) and Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp (MLPCC). MLPCC is a fully-guaranteed subsidiary of MLPF&S and provides clearing and settlement services. Both entities are subject to the net capital requirements of SEC Rule 15c3-1. Both entities are also registered as futures commission merchants and are subject to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Regulation 1.17.

MLPF&S has elected to compute the minimum capital requirement in accordance with the Alternative Net Capital Requirement as permitted by SEC Rule 15c3-1. At September 30, 2014, MLPF&S's regulatory net capital as defined by Rule 15c3-1 was $10.4 billion and exceeded the minimum requirement of $1.2 billion by $9.2 billion. MLPCC's net capital of $1.8 billion exceeded the minimum requirement of $316 million by $1.5 billion.

In accordance with the Alternative Net Capital Requirements, MLPF&S is required to maintain tentative net capital in excess of $1.0 billion, net capital in excess of $500 million and notify the SEC in the event its tentative net capital is less than $5.0 billion. At September 30, 2014, MLPF&S had tentative net capital and net capital in excess of the minimum and notification requirements.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI), a U.K. investment firm, is regulated by the PRA and the Financial Conduct Authority, and is subject to certain regulatory capital requirements. At September 30, 2014, MLI's capital resources were $32.2 billion which exceeded the minimum requirement of $17.9 billion with enough excess to cover any additional requirements as set by the regulators.

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Common and Preferred Stock Dividends

For a summary of our declared quarterly cash dividends on common stock during the third quarter of 2014 and through November 6, 2014, see Note 11 – Shareholders' Equity to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Corporation has certain warrants outstanding and exercisable to purchase 150.4 million shares of its common stock, expiring on January 16, 2019 and warrants outstanding and exercisable to purchase 121.8 million shares of its common stock, expiring on October 18, 2018. These warrants were originally issued in connection with preferred stock issuances to the U.S. Treasury in 2009 and 2008, and are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The terms of the warrants expiring on January 16, 2019 include a provision that requires an adjustment to the exercise price when the Corporation declares quarterly dividends at a level greater than $0.01 per common share. As a result of our third-quarter 2014 dividend of $0.05 per common share paid on September 26, 2014, the exercise price of the warrants expiring on January 16, 2019 was adjusted from $13.30 to $13.27. The exercise price of these warrants is subject to continued adjustment each time the quarterly cash dividend is in excess of $0.01 per common share to compensate the shareholder for dilution resulting from an increased dividend, including as a result of the declaration of a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.05 per common share payable on December 26, 2014 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2014. The warrants expiring on October 18, 2018 also contain this anti-dilution provision except the adjustment is triggered only when the Corporation declares quarterly dividends at a level greater than $0.32 per common share.

Table 23 is a summary of our cash dividend declarations on preferred stock during the third quarter of 2014 and through November 6, 2014. During the third quarter of 2014, cash dividends declared on preferred stock were $238 million. For more information on preferred stock, including the preferred issuances of Series X and Series Z, see Note 11 – Shareholders' Equity to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Table 23
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred Stock Cash Dividend Summary
Preferred Stock
Outstanding
Notional
Amount
(in millions)
 
Declaration Date
 
Record Date
 
Payment Date
 
Per Annum
Dividend Rate
 
Dividend Per
Share
Series B (1)
$
1

 
August 6, 2014
 
October 10, 2014
 
October 24, 2014
 
7.00
%
 
$
1.75


 
 
October 23, 2014
 
January 9, 2015
 
January 23, 2015
 
7.00

 
1.75

Series D (2)
$
654

 
July 9, 2014
 
August 29, 2014
 
September 15, 2014
 
6.204
%
 
$
0.38775

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
November 28, 2014
 
December 15, 2014
 
6.204

 
0.38775

Series E (2)
$
317

 
July 9, 2014
 
July 31, 2014
 
August 15, 2014
 
Floating

 
$
0.25556

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
October 31, 2014
 
November 17, 2014
 
Floating

 
0.25556

Series F
$
141

 
July 9, 2014
 
August 29, 2014
 
September 15, 2014
 
Floating

 
$
1,022.22222

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
November 28, 2014
 
December 15, 2014
 
Floating

 
1,011.11111

Series G
$
493

 
July 9, 2014
 
August 29, 2014
 
September 15, 2014
 
Adjustable

 
$
1,022.22222

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
November 28, 2014
 
December 15, 2014
 
Adjustable

 
1,011.11111

Series I (2)
$
365

 
July 9, 2014
 
September 15, 2014
 
October 1, 2014
 
6.625
%
 
$
0.4140625

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
December 15, 2014
 
January 2, 2015
 
6.625

 
0.4140625

Series K (3, 4)
$
1,544

 
July 9, 2014
 
July 15, 2014
 
July 30, 2014
 
Fixed-to-floating

 
$
40.00

Series L
$
3,080

 
September 16, 2014
 
October 1, 2014
 
October 30, 2014
 
7.25
%
 
$
18.125

Series M (3, 4)
$
1,310

 
October 9, 2014
 
October 31, 2014
 
November 17, 2014
 
Fixed-to-floating

 
$
40.625

Series T
$
5,000

 
August 6, 2014
 
September 25, 2014
 
October 10, 2014
 
6.00
%
 
$
1,500.00

 
 
 
October 23, 2014
 
December 25, 2014
 
January 10, 2015
 
6.00

 
1,500.00

Series U (3, 4)
$
1,000

 
October 9, 2014
 
November 15, 2014
 
December 1, 2014
 
Fixed-to-floating

 
$
26.00

Series V (3,4)
$
1,500

 
October 9, 2014
 
December 1, 2014
 
December 17, 2014
 
Fixed-to-floating

 
$
25.625

Series W (2)
$
1,100

 
October 9, 2014
 
November 15, 2014
 
December 9, 2014
 
Fixed

 
$
0.41406

(1)
Dividends are cumulative.
(2)
Dividends per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of preferred stock.
(3) 
Initially pays dividends semi-annually.
(4) 
Dividends per depositary share, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of preferred stock.




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Table 23
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred Stock Cash Dividend Summary (continued)
Preferred Stock
Outstanding
Notional
Amount
(in millions)
 
Declaration Date
 
Record Date
 
Payment Date
 
Per Annum
Dividend Rate
 
Dividend Per
Share
Series 1 (5)
$
98

 
July 9, 2014
 
August 15, 2014
 
August 28, 2014
 
Floating

 
$
0.18750

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
November 15, 2014
 
November 28, 2014
 
Floating

 
0.18750

Series 2 (5)
$
299

 
July 9, 2014
 
August 15, 2014
 
August 28, 2014
 
Floating

 
$
0.19167

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
November 15, 2014
 
November 28, 2014
 
Floating

 
0.19167

Series 3 (5)
$
653

 
July 9, 2014
 
August 15, 2014
 
August 28, 2014
 
6.375
%
 
$
0.3984375

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
November 15, 2014
 
November 28, 2014
 
6.375

 
0.3984375

Series 4 (5)
$
210

 
July 9, 2014
 
August 15, 2014
 
August 28, 2014
 
Floating

 
$
0.25556

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
November 15, 2014
 
November 28, 2014
 
Floating

 
0.25556

Series 5 (5)
$
422

 
July 9, 2014
 
August 1, 2014
 
August 21, 2014
 
Floating

 
$
0.25556

 
 
 
October 9, 2014
 
November 1, 2014
 
November 21, 2014
 
Floating

 
0.25556

(5) 
Dividends per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,200th interest in a share of preferred stock.

Liquidity Risk
 
Funding and Liquidity Risk Management

We define liquidity risk as the potential inability to meet our contractual and contingent financial obligations, on- or off-balance sheet, as they come due. Our primary liquidity objective is to provide adequate funding for our businesses throughout market cycles, including periods of financial stress. To achieve that objective, we analyze and monitor our liquidity risk, maintain excess liquidity and access diverse funding sources including our stable deposit base. We define excess liquidity as readily available assets, limited to cash and high-quality, liquid, unencumbered securities that we can use to meet our funding requirements as those obligations arise.

Global funding and liquidity risk management activities are centralized within Corporate Treasury. We believe that a centralized approach to funding and liquidity risk management enhances our ability to monitor liquidity requirements, maximizes access to funding sources, minimizes borrowing costs and facilitates timely responses to liquidity events. For more information regarding global funding and liquidity risk management, see Liquidity Risk – Funding and Liquidity Risk Management on page 71 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Global Excess Liquidity Sources and Other Unencumbered Assets

We maintain excess liquidity available to Bank of America Corporation, or the parent company and selected subsidiaries in the form of cash and high-quality, liquid, unencumbered securities. These assets, which we call our Global Excess Liquidity Sources, serve as our primary means of liquidity risk mitigation. Our cash is primarily on deposit with the Federal Reserve and central banks outside of the U.S. We limit the composition of high-quality, liquid, unencumbered securities to U.S. government securities, U.S. agency securities, U.S. agency MBS and a select group of non-U.S. government and supranational securities. We believe we can quickly obtain cash for these securities, even in stressed market conditions, through repurchase agreements or outright sales. We hold our Global Excess Liquidity Sources in entities that allow us to meet the liquidity requirements of our global businesses, and we consider the impact of potential regulatory, tax, legal and other restrictions that could limit the transferability of funds among entities. Our Global Excess Liquidity Sources are similar in composition to what qualifies as High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) under the final LCR rules. For more information on the final rulemaking, see Liquidity Risk – Basel 3 Liquidity Standards on page 76.

Our Global Excess Liquidity Sources were $429 billion and $376 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and were maintained as presented in Table 24.


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Table 24
Global Excess Liquidity Sources
(Dollars in billions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
Average for Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
Parent company
$
93

 
$
95

 
$
89

Bank subsidiaries
302

 
249

 
307

Other regulated entities
34

 
32

 
34

Total Global Excess Liquidity Sources
$
429

 
$
376

 
$
430


As shown in Table 24, parent company Global Excess Liquidity Sources totaled $93 billion and $95 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The decrease in parent company liquidity was primarily due to the impact of litigation settlements, partially offset by bank subsidiary inflows. Typically, parent company cash is deposited with BANA.

Global Excess Liquidity Sources available to our bank subsidiaries totaled $302 billion and $249 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The increase in bank subsidiaries' liquidity was primarily due to the decrease in loans and increased long-term debt, partially offset by dividends and returns of capital to the parent company. Liquidity amounts at bank subsidiaries exclude the cash deposited by the parent company. Our bank subsidiaries can also generate incremental liquidity by pledging a range of other unencumbered loans and securities to certain Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs) and the Federal Reserve Discount Window. The cash we could have obtained by borrowing against this pool of specifically identified eligible assets was approximately $209 billion and $218 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. We have established operational procedures to enable us to borrow against these assets, including regularly monitoring our total pool of eligible loans and securities collateral. Eligibility is defined by guidelines outlined by the FHLBs and the Federal Reserve and is subject to change at their discretion. Due to regulatory restrictions, liquidity generated by the bank subsidiaries can only be used to fund obligations within the bank subsidiaries and can only be transferred to the parent company or non-bank subsidiaries with prior regulatory approval.

Global Excess Liquidity Sources available to our other regulated entities totaled $34 billion and $32 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Our other regulated entities also held other unencumbered investment-grade securities and equities that we believe could be used to generate additional liquidity. Liquidity held in an other regulated entity is primarily available to meet the obligations of that entity and transfers to the parent company or to any other subsidiary may be subject to prior regulatory approval due to regulatory restrictions and minimum requirements.

Table 25 presents the composition of Global Excess Liquidity Sources at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 25
Global Excess Liquidity Sources Composition
(Dollars in billions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Cash on deposit
$
89

 
$
90

U.S. Treasuries
62

 
20

U.S. agency securities and mortgage-backed securities
255

 
245

Non-U.S. government and supranational securities
23

 
21

Total Global Excess Liquidity Sources
$
429

 
$
376


Time-to-required Funding and Stress Modeling

We use a variety of metrics to determine the appropriate amounts of excess liquidity to maintain at the parent company, our bank subsidiaries and other regulated entities. One metric we use to evaluate the appropriate level of excess liquidity at the parent company is "time-to-required funding." This debt coverage measure indicates the number of months that the parent company can continue to meet its unsecured contractual obligations as they come due using only its Global Excess Liquidity Sources without issuing any new debt or accessing any additional liquidity sources. We define unsecured contractual obligations for purposes of this metric as maturities of senior or subordinated debt issued or guaranteed by Bank of America Corporation. These include certain unsecured debt instruments, primarily structured liabilities, which we may be required to settle for cash prior to maturity. Our time-to-required funding was 38 months at September 30, 2014. For purposes of calculating time-to-required funding at September 30, 2014, we have included in the amount of unsecured contractual obligations $8 billion related to the DoJ Settlement and $8.6 billion related to the BNY Mellon Settlement. In October 2014, we paid $9.2 billion related to the DoJ Settlement of which $7.8 billion was funded by the parent company. The BNY Mellon Settlement is subject to final court approval and certain other conditions, and the timing of payment is not certain.

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We utilize liquidity stress models to assist us in determining the appropriate amounts of excess liquidity to maintain at the parent company, our bank subsidiaries and other regulated entities. These models are risk sensitive and have become increasingly important in analyzing our potential contractual and contingent cash outflows beyond those outflows considered in the time-to-required funding analysis. We evaluate the liquidity requirements under a range of scenarios with varying levels of severity and time horizons. The scenarios we consider and utilize incorporate market-wide and Corporation-specific events, including potential credit rating downgrades for the parent company and our subsidiaries, and are based on historical experience, regulatory guidance, and both expected and unexpected future events.

The types of potential contractual and contingent cash outflows we consider in our scenarios may include, but are not limited to, upcoming contractual maturities of unsecured debt and reductions in new debt issuance; diminished access to secured financing markets; potential deposit withdrawals; increased draws on loan commitments, liquidity facilities and letters of credit, including variable rate demand notes; additional collateral that counterparties could call if our credit ratings were downgraded; collateral and margin requirements arising from market value changes; and potential liquidity required to maintain businesses and finance customer activities. Changes in certain market factors, including, but not limited to, credit rating downgrades, could negatively impact potential contractual and contingent outflows and the related financial instruments, and in some cases these impacts could be material to our financial results.

We consider all sources of funds that we could access during each stress scenario and focus particularly on matching available sources with corresponding liquidity requirements by legal entity. We also use the stress modeling results to manage our asset-liability profile and establish limits and guidelines on certain funding sources and businesses.

Basel 3 Liquidity Standards

The Basel Committee has issued two liquidity risk-related standards that are considered part of the Basel 3 liquidity standards: the LCR and the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR). The LCR is calculated as the amount of a financial institution's unencumbered, HQLA relative to the estimated net cash outflows the institution could encounter over a 30-day period of significant liquidity stress, expressed as a percentage. The Basel Committee's liquidity risk-related standards do not directly apply to U.S. financial institutions currently, and only apply once U.S. rules are finalized by the U.S. banking regulators as has occurred for LCR.

On September 3, 2014, the U.S. banking regulators finalized LCR requirements for the largest U.S. financial institutions on a consolidated basis and for their subsidiary depository institutions with total assets greater than $10 billion. Under the final rule, an initial minimum LCR of 80 percent will be required in January 2015, and will thereafter increase in 10 percentage point increments annually through January 2017. These minimum requirements will be applicable to the Corporation on a consolidated basis and to our insured depository institutions. We expect to meet or exceed the final LCR requirements within the regulatory timelines. For more information on our balance sheet actions to reduce risk and increase liquidity related to LCR, see Executive Summary – Balance Sheet Overview on page 11.

On October 31, 2014, the Basel Committee issued a final standard for the NSFR, the standard that is intended to reduce funding risk over a longer time horizon. The NSFR is designed to ensure an appropriate amount of stable funding, generally capital and liabilities maturing beyond one year, given the mix of assets and off-balance sheet items. The final standard aligns the NSFR to the LCR and gives more credit to a wider range of funding. The final standard also includes adjustments to the stable funding required for certain types of assets, some of which reduce the stable funding requirement and some of which increase it. Assuming adoption by the U.S. banking regulators, we expect to meet the final NSFR requirement within the regulatory timelines.


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Diversified Funding Sources

We fund our assets primarily with a mix of deposits and secured and unsecured liabilities through a centralized, globally coordinated funding strategy. We diversify our funding globally across products, programs, markets, currencies and investor groups.

The primary benefits expected from our centralized funding strategy include greater control, reduced funding costs, wider name recognition by investors and greater flexibility to meet the variable funding requirements of subsidiaries. Where regulations, time zone differences or other business considerations make parent company funding impractical, certain other subsidiaries may issue their own debt.

We fund a substantial portion of our lending activities through our deposits, which were $1.11 trillion and $1.12 trillion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Deposits are primarily generated by our CBB, GWIM and Global Banking segments. These deposits are diversified by clients, product type and geography, and the majority of our U.S. deposits are insured by the FDIC. We consider a substantial portion of our deposits to be a stable, low-cost and consistent source of funding. We believe this deposit funding is generally less sensitive to interest rate changes, market volatility or changes in our credit ratings than wholesale funding sources. Our lending activities may also be financed through secured borrowings, including credit card securitizations and securitizations with GSEs, the FHA and private-label investors, as well as FHLB loans. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, $1.1 billion and $4.1 billion of new senior debt was issued to third-party investors from the credit card securitization trusts.

Our trading activities in other regulated entities are primarily funded on a secured basis through securities lending and repurchase agreements and these amounts will vary based on customer activity and market conditions. We believe funding these activities in the secured financing markets is more cost-efficient and less sensitive to changes in our credit ratings than unsecured financing. Repurchase agreements are generally short-term and often overnight. Disruptions in secured financing markets for financial institutions have occurred in prior market cycles which resulted in adverse changes in terms or significant reductions in the availability of such financing. We manage the liquidity risks arising from secured funding by sourcing funding globally from a diverse group of counterparties, providing a range of securities collateral and pursuing longer durations, when appropriate. For more information on secured financing agreements, see Note 9 – Federal Funds Sold or Purchased, Securities Financing Agreements and Short-term Borrowings to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We issue the majority of our long-term unsecured debt at the parent company. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we issued $8.3 billion and $26.5 billion of long-term unsecured debt, including structured liabilities of $756 million and $1.9 billion, a majority of which were issued at the parent company. Additionally, in October 2014, we issued $2.0 billion of 4.25% subordinated notes due October 2026. We also issue long-term unsecured debt through BANA in a variety of maturities and currencies to achieve cost-efficient funding and to maintain an appropriate maturity profile. There were no new issuances through BANA during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and $3.3 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. While the cost and availability of unsecured funding may be negatively impacted by general market conditions or by matters specific to the financial services industry or the Corporation, we seek to mitigate refinancing risk by actively managing the amount of our borrowings that we anticipate will mature within any month or quarter.

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Table 26 presents the carrying value of aggregate annual contractual maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 2014. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we had total long-term debt maturities and purchases of $44.6 billion consisting of $29.3 billion for Bank of America Corporation, $519 million for Bank of America, N.A., $6.1 billion of other debt and $8.7 billion of consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs).

Table 26
Long-term Debt By Maturity
 
Remainder of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
Thereafter
 
Total
Bank of America Corporation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes
$
2,171

 
$
15,086

 
$
17,613

 
$
19,217

 
$
20,084

 
$
55,845

 
$
130,016

Senior structured notes
1,308

 
5,666

 
2,984

 
1,821

 
1,922

 
10,342

 
24,043

Subordinated notes

 
1,232

 
5,126

 
5,405

 
3,091

 
12,255

 
27,109

Junior subordinated notes

 

 

 

 

 
7,266

 
7,266

Total Bank of America Corporation
3,479

 
21,984

 
25,723

 
26,443

 
25,097

 
85,708

 
188,434

Bank of America, N.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes
38

 
765

 
2,496

 
5,160

 

 
147

 
8,606

Subordinated notes

 

 
1,072

 
3,575

 

 
1,634

 
6,281

Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks
750

 
4,503

 
6,003

 
10

 
11

 
158

 
11,435

Total Bank of America, N.A.
788

 
5,268

 
9,571

 
8,745

 
11

 
1,939

 
26,322

Other debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes

 
23

 

 
1

 

 

 
24

Structured liabilities
780

 
2,446

 
2,126

 
2,420

 
1,297

 
7,849

 
16,918

Junior subordinated notes

 

 

 

 

 
405

 
405

Other
201

 
55

 
929

 
432

 
44

 
447

 
2,108

Total other debt
981

 
2,524

 
3,055

 
2,853

 
1,341

 
8,701

 
19,455

Total long-term debt excluding consolidated VIEs
5,248

 
29,776

 
38,349

 
38,041

 
26,449

 
96,348

 
234,211

Long-term debt of consolidated VIEs
1,565

 
1,192

 
1,662

 
3,827

 
119

 
7,539

 
15,904

Total long-term debt
$
6,813

 
$
30,968

 
$
40,011

 
$
41,868

 
$
26,568

 
$
103,887

 
$
250,115


Table 27 presents our long-term debt by major currency at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 27
Long-term Debt By Major Currency
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
U.S. Dollar
$
193,046

 
$
176,294

Euro
32,478

 
46,029

British Pound
8,606

 
9,772

Japanese Yen
7,890

 
9,115

Australian Dollar
2,376

 
1,870

Canadian Dollar
1,875

 
2,402

Swiss Franc
1,173

 
1,274

Other
2,671

 
2,918

Total long-term debt
$
250,115

 
$
249,674


Total long-term debt remained relatively unchanged at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. We may, from time to time, purchase outstanding debt instruments in various transactions, depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity and other factors. In addition, our other regulated entities may make markets in our debt instruments to provide liquidity for investors. For more information on long-term debt funding, see Note 11 – Long-term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and for more information regarding funding and liquidity risk management, see page 71 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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We use derivative transactions to manage the duration, interest rate and currency risks of our borrowings, considering the characteristics of the assets they are funding. For further details on our ALM activities, see Interest Rate Risk Management for Non-trading Activities on page 128.

We also diversify our unsecured funding sources by issuing various types of debt instruments including structured liabilities, which are debt obligations that pay investors returns linked to other debt or equity securities, indices, currencies or commodities. We typically hedge the returns we are obligated to pay on these liabilities with derivative positions and/or investments in the underlying instruments, so that from a funding perspective, the cost is similar to our other unsecured long-term debt. We could be required to settle certain structured liability obligations for cash or other securities prior to maturity under certain circumstances, which we consider for liquidity planning purposes. We believe, however, that a portion of such borrowings will remain outstanding beyond the earliest put or redemption date. We had outstanding structured liabilities with a carrying value of $41.8 billion and $48.4 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Substantially all of our senior and subordinated debt obligations contain no provisions that could trigger a requirement for an early repayment, require additional collateral support, result in changes to terms, accelerate maturity or create additional financial obligations upon an adverse change in our credit ratings, financial ratios, earnings, cash flows or stock price.

Contingency Planning

We maintain contingency funding plans that outline our potential responses to liquidity stress events at various levels of severity. These policies and plans are based on stress scenarios and include potential funding strategies and communication and notification procedures that we would implement in the event we experienced stressed liquidity conditions. We periodically review and test the contingency funding plans to validate efficacy and assess readiness.

Our U.S. bank subsidiaries can access contingency funding through the Federal Reserve Discount Window. Certain non-U.S. subsidiaries have access to central bank facilities in the jurisdictions in which they operate. While we do not rely on these sources in our liquidity modeling, we maintain the policies, procedures and governance processes that would enable us to access these sources if necessary.

Credit Ratings

Our borrowing costs and ability to raise funds are impacted by our credit ratings. In addition, credit ratings may be important to customers or counterparties when we compete in certain markets and when we seek to engage in certain transactions, including OTC derivatives. Thus, it is our objective to maintain high-quality credit ratings, and management maintains an active dialogue with the rating agencies.

Credit ratings and outlooks are opinions expressed by rating agencies on our creditworthiness and that of our obligations or securities, including long-term debt, short-term borrowings, preferred stock and other securities, including asset securitizations. Our credit ratings are subject to ongoing review by the rating agencies, and they consider a number of factors, including our own financial strength, performance, prospects and operations, as well as factors not under our control. The rating agencies could make adjustments to our ratings at any time, and they provide no assurances that they will maintain our ratings at current levels.

Other factors that influence our credit ratings include changes to the rating agencies' methodologies for our industry or certain security types, the rating agencies' assessment of the general operating environment for financial services companies, our mortgage exposures (including litigation), our relative positions in the markets in which we compete, reputation, liquidity position, diversity of funding sources, funding costs, the level and volatility of earnings, corporate governance and risk management policies, capital position, capital management practices, and current or future regulatory and legislative initiatives.

All three agencies have indicated that, as a systemically important financial institution, the senior credit ratings of the Corporation and Bank of America, N.A. (or in the case of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (Moody's), only the ratings of Bank of America, N.A.) currently reflect the expectation that, if necessary, we would receive significant support from the U.S. government, and that they will continue to assess such support in the context of sovereign financial strength and regulatory and legislative developments.


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On September 29, 2014, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) completed its application of its newly adopted hybrid security rating criteria to U.S. banks. As a result, and consistent with its treatment of other large U.S. banks, S&P downgraded the ratings of Bank of America's preferred stock and trust preferred securities to BB from BB+. At the same time, the agency affirmed Bank of America's subordinated debt rating at BBB+. Also, on August 22, 2014, S&P affirmed Bank of America's ratings following the announcement of the DoJ Settlement. On March 26, 2014, Fitch Ratings (Fitch) concluded their periodic review of 12 large, complex securities trading and universal banks, including Bank of America Corporation. As a result of this review, Fitch affirmed all of the Corporation's credit ratings and revised its outlook on the ratings to negative from stable. The revised outlook reflects Fitch's expectation that the probability of the U.S. government providing support to a systemically important financial institution during a crisis is likely to decline due to the orderly liquidation provisions of the Financial Reform Act. On November 14, 2013, Moody's concluded its review of the ratings for Bank of America and certain other systemically important U.S. BHCs, affirming our current ratings and noting that those ratings no longer incorporate any uplift for U.S. government support. Concurrently, Moody's upgraded Bank of America, N.A.'s senior debt and stand-alone ratings by one notch, citing a number of positive developments at Bank of America. Moody's also moved its outlook for all of our ratings to stable.

Table 28 presents the Corporation's current long-term/short-term senior debt ratings and outlooks expressed by the rating agencies.

Table 28
Senior Debt Ratings
 
 
Moody's Investors Service
 
Standard & Poor's
 
Fitch Ratings
 
Long-term
 
Short-term
 
Outlook
 
Long-term
 
Short-term
 
Outlook
 
Long-term
 
Short-term
 
Outlook
Bank of America Corporation
Baa2
 
P-2
 
Stable
 
A-
 
A-2
 
Negative
 
A
 
F1
 
Negative
Bank of America, N.A.
A2
 
P-1
 
Stable
 
A
 
A-1
 
Negative
 
A
 
F1
 
Negative
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
NR
 
NR
 
NR
 
A
 
A-1
 
Negative
 
A
 
F1
 
Negative
Merrill Lynch International
NR
 
NR
 
NR
 
A
 
A-1
 
Negative
 
A
 
F1
 
Negative
NR = not rated

A reduction in certain of our credit ratings or the ratings of certain asset-backed securitizations may have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, potential loss of access to credit markets, the related cost of funds, our businesses and on certain trading revenues, particularly in those businesses where counterparty creditworthiness is critical. In addition, under the terms of certain OTC derivative contracts and other trading agreements, in the event of downgrades of our or our rated subsidiaries' credit ratings, the counterparties to those agreements may require us to provide additional collateral, or to terminate these contracts or agreements, which could cause us to sustain losses and/or adversely impact our liquidity. If the short-term credit ratings of our parent company, bank or broker-dealer subsidiaries were downgraded by one or more levels, the potential loss of access to short-term funding sources such as repo financing and the effect on our incremental cost of funds could be material.

Table 29 presents the amount of additional collateral contractually required by derivative contracts and other trading agreements at September 30, 2014 if the rating agencies had downgraded their long-term senior debt ratings for the Corporation or certain subsidiaries by one incremental notch and by an additional second incremental notch.

Table 29
Additional Collateral Required to be Posted Upon Downgrade
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
One incremental notch
 
Second incremental notch
Bank of America Corporation
$
1,326

 
$
3,136

Bank of America, N.A. and subsidiaries (1)
1,020

 
2,137

(1) 
Included in Bank of America Corporation collateral requirements in this table.


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Table 30 presents the derivative liability that would be subject to unilateral termination by counterparties and the amounts of collateral that would have been posted at September 30, 2014 if the rating agencies had downgraded their long-term senior debt ratings for the Corporation or certain subsidiaries by one incremental notch and by an additional second incremental notch.

Table 30
Derivative Liability Subject to Unilateral Termination Upon Downgrade
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
One incremental notch
 
Second incremental notch
Derivative liability
$
1,435

 
$
2,824

Collateral posted
1,273

 
2,193


While certain potential impacts are contractual and quantifiable, the full scope of the consequences of a credit rating downgrade to a financial institution is inherently uncertain, as it depends upon numerous dynamic, complex and inter-related factors and assumptions, including whether any downgrade of a company's long-term credit ratings precipitates downgrades to its short-term credit ratings, and assumptions about the potential behaviors of various customers, investors and counterparties. For more information on potential impacts of credit rating downgrades, see Liquidity Risk – Time-to-required Funding and Stress Modeling on page 75.

For more information on the additional collateral and termination payments that could be required in connection with certain OTC derivative contracts and other trading agreements as a result of such a credit rating downgrade, see Note 2 – Derivatives to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On June 6, 2014, S&P affirmed its AA+ long-term and A-1+ short-term sovereign credit rating on the U.S. government with a stable outlook. On March 21, 2014, Fitch affirmed its AAA long-term and F1+ short-term sovereign credit rating on the U.S. government with a stable outlook. This resolved the rating watch negative that was placed on the ratings on October 15, 2013. On July 18, 2013, Moody's revised its outlook on the U.S. government to stable from negative and affirmed its Aaa long-term sovereign credit rating on the U.S. government.


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Credit Risk Management

Credit quality continued to improve during the third quarter of 2014 due in part to improving economic conditions. In addition, our proactive credit risk management activities positively impacted the credit portfolio as charge-offs and delinquencies continued to improve. For additional information, see Executive Summary – Third-Quarter 2014 Economic and Business Environment on page 4.

We proactively refine our underwriting and credit management practices as well as credit standards to meet the changing economic environment. To actively mitigate losses and enhance customer support in our consumer businesses, we have in place collection programs and loan modification and customer assistance infrastructures. We utilize a number of actions to mitigate losses in the commercial businesses including increasing the frequency and intensity of portfolio monitoring, hedging activity and our practice of transferring management of deteriorating commercial exposures to independent special asset officers as credits enter criticized categories.

We have non-U.S. exposure largely in Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information on our exposures and related risks in non-U.S. countries, see Non-U.S. Portfolio on page 114 and Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

For more information on our credit risk management activities, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management on page 83, Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management on page 103, Non-U.S. Portfolio on page 114, Provision for Credit Losses on page 116, Allowance for Credit Losses on page 117, and Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Note 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management

Credit risk management for the consumer portfolio begins with initial underwriting and continues throughout a borrower's credit cycle. Statistical techniques in conjunction with experiential judgment are used in all aspects of portfolio management including underwriting, product pricing, risk appetite, setting credit limits, and establishing operating processes and metrics to quantify and balance risks and returns. Statistical models are built using detailed behavioral information from external sources such as credit bureaus and/or internal historical experience. These models are a component of our consumer credit risk management process and are used in part to assist in making both new and ongoing credit decisions, as well as portfolio management strategies, including authorizations and line management, collection practices and strategies, and determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses and allocated capital for credit risk.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we completed approximately 58,000 customer loan modifications with a total unpaid principal balance of approximately $10 billion, including approximately 26,700 permanent modifications, under the U.S. government's Making Home Affordable Program. Of the loan modifications completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, in terms of both the volume of modifications and the unpaid principal balance associated with the underlying loans, approximately half were in the Corporation's HFI portfolio. For modified loans on our balance sheet, these modification types are generally considered troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). For more information on TDRs and portfolio impacts, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 100 and Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Consumer Credit Portfolio

Improvement in the U.S. economy, labor markets and home prices continued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 resulting in improved credit quality and lower credit losses across all major consumer portfolios compared to the same periods in 2013. Consumer loans 30 days or more past due declined during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 across all consumer portfolios as a result of improved delinquency trends. Although home prices have shown steady improvement since the beginning of 2012, they have not fully recovered to their 2006 levels.

Improved credit quality, increased home prices and continued loan balance run-off across the consumer portfolio drove a $2.7 billion decrease in the consumer allowance for loan and lease losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to $10.7 billion at September 30, 2014. For additional information, see Allowance for Credit Losses on page 117.

For more information on our accounting policies regarding delinquencies, nonperforming status, charge-offs and TDRs for the consumer portfolio, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. For more information on representations and warranties related to our residential mortgage and home equity portfolios, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Representations and Warranties on page 54 and Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Table 31 presents our outstanding consumer loans and leases, and the PCI loan portfolio. In addition to being included in the "Outstandings" columns in Table 31, PCI loans are also shown separately, net of purchase accounting adjustments, in the "Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio" columns. The impact of the PCI loan portfolio on certain credit statistics is reported where appropriate. For more information on PCI loans, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95 and Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Table 31
Consumer Loans and Leases
 
Outstandings
 
Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Residential mortgage (1)
$
224,728

 
$
248,066

 
$
15,588

 
$
18,672

Home equity
87,508

 
93,672

 
5,821

 
6,593

U.S. credit card
89,026

 
92,338

 
n/a

 
n/a

Non-U.S. credit card
11,433

 
11,541

 
n/a

 
n/a

Direct/Indirect consumer (2)
83,118

 
82,192

 
n/a

 
n/a

Other consumer (3)
2,152

 
1,977

 
n/a

 
n/a

Consumer loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option
497,965

 
529,786

 
21,409

 
25,265

Loans accounted for under the fair value option (4)
2,129

 
2,164

 
n/a

 
n/a

Total consumer loans and leases
$
500,094

 
$
531,950

 
$
21,409

 
$
25,265

(1) 
Outstandings include pay option loans of $3.3 billion and $4.4 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. We no longer originate pay option loans.
(2) 
Outstandings include dealer financial services loans of $37.9 billion and $38.5 billion, unsecured consumer lending loans of $1.7 billion and $2.7 billion, U.S. securities-based lending loans of $34.6 billion and $31.2 billion, non-U.S. consumer loans of $4.3 billion and $4.7 billion, student loans of $3.6 billion and $4.1 billion and other consumer loans of $894 million and $1.0 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(3) 
Outstandings include consumer finance loans of $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion, consumer leases of $937 million and $606 million, consumer overdrafts of $173 million and $176 million and other non-U.S. consumer loans of $3 million and $5 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(4) 
Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option include residential mortgage loans of $2.0 billion and $2.0 billion and home equity loans of $179 million and $147 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For more information on the fair value option, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Consumer Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option on page 99 and Note 15 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Table 32 presents consumer nonperforming loans and accruing consumer loans past due 90 days or more. Nonperforming loans do not include past due consumer credit card loans, other unsecured loans and in general, consumer non-real estate-secured loans (loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy are included) as these loans are typically charged off no later than the end of the month in which the loan becomes 180 days past due. Real estate-secured past due consumer loans that are insured by the FHA or individually insured under long-term standby agreements with FNMA and FHLMC (collectively, the fully-insured loan portfolio) are reported as accruing as opposed to nonperforming since the principal repayment is insured. Fully-insured loans included in accruing past due 90 days or more are primarily from our repurchases of delinquent FHA loans pursuant to our servicing agreements with GNMA. Additionally, nonperforming loans and accruing balances past due 90 days or more do not include the PCI loan portfolio or loans accounted for under the fair value option even though the customer may be contractually past due.

Table 32
Consumer Credit Quality
 
Nonperforming
 
Accruing Past Due 90 Days or More
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Residential mortgage (1)
$
8,118

 
$
11,712

 
$
13,045

 
$
16,961

Home equity
4,026

 
4,075

 

 

U.S. credit card
n/a

 
n/a

 
831

 
1,053

Non-U.S. credit card
n/a

 
n/a

 
104

 
131

Direct/Indirect consumer
30

 
35

 
332

 
408

Other consumer
14

 
18

 
1

 
2

Total (2)
$
12,188

 
$
15,840

 
$
14,313

 
$
18,555

Consumer loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding consumer loans and leases (2)
2.45
%
 
2.99
%
 
2.87
%
 
3.50
%
Consumer loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding loans and leases, excluding PCI and fully-insured loan portfolios (2)
3.01

 
3.80

 
0.31

 
0.38

(1) 
Residential mortgage loans accruing past due 90 days or more are fully-insured loans. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, residential mortgage included $9.1 billion and $13.0 billion of loans on which interest has been curtailed by the FHA, and therefore are no longer accruing interest, although principal is still insured, and $3.9 billion and $4.0 billion of loans on which interest was still accruing.
(2) 
Balances exclude consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $433 million and $445 million of loans accounted for under the fair value option were past due 90 days or more and not accruing interest.
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Table 33 presents net charge-offs and related ratios for consumer loans and leases.

Table 33
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Charge-offs (1)
 
Net Charge-off Ratios (1, 2)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Residential mortgage
$
53

 
$
221

 
$
145

 
$
875

 
0.09
%
 
0.35
%
 
0.08
%
 
0.46
%
Home equity
89

 
302

 
630

 
1,472

 
0.40

 
1.22

 
0.93

 
1.93

U.S. credit card
625

 
788

 
2,026

 
2,652

 
2.79

 
3.47

 
3.05

 
3.92

Non-U.S. credit card
67

 
89

 
190

 
305

 
2.26

 
3.32

 
2.17

 
3.80

Direct/Indirect consumer
34

 
62

 
125

 
272

 
0.17

 
0.30

 
0.20

 
0.44

Other consumer
56

 
65

 
161

 
168

 
10.48

 
13.75

 
10.58

 
12.74

Total
$
924

 
$
1,527

 
$
3,277

 
$
5,744

 
0.72

 
1.12

 
0.85

 
1.41

(1) 
Net charge-offs exclude write-offs in the PCI loan portfolio of $196 million and $547 million in residential mortgage and $50 million and $250 million in home equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $351 million and $648 million in residential mortgage and $92 million and $947 million in home equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. These write-offs decreased the PCI valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. For more information on PCI write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.
(2) 
Net charge-off ratios are calculated as annualized net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans and leases excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.

Net charge-off ratios, excluding the PCI and fully-insured loan portfolios, were 0.15 percent and 0.14 percent for residential mortgage, 0.43 percent and 1.00 percent for home equity, and 0.90 percent and 1.07 percent for the total consumer portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Net charge-off ratios, excluding the PCI and fully-insured loan portfolios, were 0.60 percent and 0.80 percent for residential mortgage, 1.31 percent and 2.09 percent for home equity, and 1.43 percent and 1.80 percent for the total consumer portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. These are the only product classifications that include PCI and fully-insured loans for these periods.

Net charge-offs exclude write-offs in the PCI loan portfolio of $196 million and $547 million in residential mortgage and $50 million and $250 million in home equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Net charge-offs exclude write-offs in the PCI loan portfolio of $351 million and $648 million in residential mortgage and $92 million and $947 million in home equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. These write-offs decreased the PCI valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. Net charge-off ratios including the PCI write-offs were 0.42 percent and 0.38 percent for residential mortgage and 0.63 percent and 1.30 percent for home equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Net charge-off ratios including the PCI write-offs were 0.89 percent and 0.79 percent for residential mortgage and 1.59 percent and 3.17 percent for home equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. For more information on PCI write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.


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Table 34 presents outstandings, nonperforming balances, net charge-offs, allowance for loan and lease losses and provision for loan and lease losses for the Core portfolio and the Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio within the home loans portfolio. For more information on Legacy Assets & Servicing, see CRES on page 35.

Table 34
 
 
 
 
Home Loans Portfolio (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Outstandings
 
Nonperforming
 
Net Charge-offs (2)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Core portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
$
167,014

 
$
177,336

 
$
2,725

 
$
3,316

 
$
42

 
$
51

 
$
141

 
$
220

Home equity
52,343

 
54,499

 
1,500

 
1,431

 
47

 
76

 
201

 
357

Total Core portfolio
219,357

 
231,835

 
4,225

 
4,747

 
89

 
127

 
342

 
577

Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
57,714

 
70,730

 
5,393

 
8,396

 
11

 
170

 
4

 
655

Home equity
35,165

 
39,173

 
2,526

 
2,644

 
42

 
226

 
429

 
1,115

Total Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio
92,879

 
109,903

 
7,919

 
11,040

 
53

 
396

 
433

 
1,770

Home loans portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
224,728

 
248,066

 
8,118

 
11,712

 
53

 
221

 
145

 
875

Home equity
87,508

 
93,672

 
4,026

 
4,075

 
89

 
302

 
630

 
1,472

Total home loans portfolio
$
312,236

 
$
341,738

 
$
12,144

 
$
15,787

 
$
142

 
$
523

 
$
775

 
$
2,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan
and lease losses
 
Provision for loan
and lease losses
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Core portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
 
$
678

 
$
728

 
$
(6
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
141

Home equity
 
 
 
 
794

 
965

 
4

 
(9
)
 
22

 
138

Total Core portfolio

 

 
1,472

 
1,693

 
(2
)
 
(12
)
 
20

 
279

Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
 
2,344

 
3,356

 
63

 
(600
)
 
(359
)
 
(788
)
Home equity
 
 
 
 
2,660

 
3,469

 
(103
)
 
(308
)
 
(128
)
 
100

Total Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio


 


 
5,004

 
6,825

 
(40
)
 
(908
)
 
(487
)
 
(688
)
Home loans portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
 
3,022

 
4,084

 
57

 
(603
)
 
(361
)
 
(647
)
Home equity
 
 
 
 
3,454

 
4,434

 
(99
)
 
(317
)
 
(106
)
 
238

Total home loans portfolio
 
 
 
 
$
6,476

 
$
8,518

 
$
(42
)
 
$
(920
)
 
$
(467
)
 
$
(409
)
(1) 
Outstandings and nonperforming amounts exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option. Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option include residential mortgage loans of $2.0 billion and $2.0 billion and home equity loans of $179 million and $147 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For more information on the fair value option, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Consumer Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option on page 99 and Note 15 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) 
Net charge-offs exclude write-offs in the PCI loan portfolios of $196 million and $547 million in residential mortgage and $50 million and $250 million in home equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, which are included in the Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio, compared to $351 million and $648 million in residential mortgage and $92 million and $947 million in home equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. Write-offs in the PCI loan portfolio decrease the PCI valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. For more information on PCI write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.


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We believe that the presentation of information adjusted to exclude the impact of the PCI loan portfolio, the fully-insured loan portfolio and loans accounted for under the fair value option is more representative of the ongoing operations and credit quality of the business. As a result, in the following discussions of the residential mortgage and home equity portfolios, we provide information that excludes the impact of the PCI loan portfolio, the fully-insured loan portfolio and loans accounted for under the fair value option in certain credit quality statistics. We separately disclose information on the PCI loan portfolio on page 95.

Residential Mortgage

The residential mortgage portfolio makes up the largest percentage of our consumer loan portfolio at 45 percent of consumer loans and leases at September 30, 2014. Approximately 22 percent of the residential mortgage portfolio is in GWIM and represents residential mortgages that are originated for the home purchase and refinancing needs of our wealth management clients. The remaining portion of the portfolio is primarily in All Other and is comprised of originated loans, purchased loans used in our overall ALM activities, delinquent FHA loans repurchased pursuant to our servicing agreements with GNMA as well as loans repurchased related to our representations and warranties.

Outstanding balances in the residential mortgage portfolio, excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option, decreased $23.3 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to paydowns, sales, charge-offs and transfers to foreclosed properties. These were partially offset by new origination volume retained on our balance sheet, as well as repurchases of delinquent loans pursuant to our servicing agreements with GNMA, which are part of our mortgage banking activities.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the residential mortgage portfolio included $72.0 billion and $87.2 billion of outstanding fully-insured loans. On this portion of the residential mortgage portfolio, we are protected against principal loss as a result of either FHA insurance or long-term standby agreements with FNMA and FHLMC. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $50.7 billion and $59.0 billion had FHA insurance with the remainder protected by long-term standby agreements. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $17.5 billion and $22.5 billion of the FHA-insured loan population were repurchases of delinquent FHA loans pursuant to our servicing agreements with GNMA. All of these loans are individually insured and therefore the Corporation does not record a significant allowance for credit losses with respect to these loans.

The long-term standby agreements with FNMA and FHLMC reduce our regulatory risk-weighted assets due to the transfer of a portion of our credit risk to unaffiliated parties. At September 30, 2014, these programs had the cumulative effect of reducing our risk-weighted assets by $6.4 billion, increasing both our Tier 1 capital ratio and common equity tier 1 capital ratio by six bps under the Basel 3 Standardized Transition. This compared to reducing our risk-weighted assets by $8.4 billion, increasing our Tier 1 capital ratio by eight bps and increasing our Tier 1 common capital ratio by seven bps at December 31, 2013 under Basel 1 (which included the Market Risk Final Rules).

In addition to the long-term standby agreements with FNMA and FHLMC, we have mitigated a portion of our credit risk on the residential mortgage portfolio through the use of synthetic securitization vehicles as described in Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases to the Consolidated Financial Statements. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the synthetic securitization vehicles referenced principal balances of $7.4 billion and $12.5 billion of residential mortgage loans and provided loss protection up to $293 million and $339 million. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation had a receivable of $155 million and $198 million from these vehicles for reimbursement of losses. The Corporation records an allowance for credit losses on loans referenced by the synthetic securitization vehicles. The reported net charge-offs for the residential mortgage portfolio do not include the benefit of amounts reimbursable from these vehicles.


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Table 35 presents certain residential mortgage key credit statistics on both a reported basis excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option, and excluding the PCI loan portfolio, our fully-insured loan portfolio and loans accounted for under the fair value option. Additionally, in the "Reported Basis" columns in the table below, accruing balances past due and nonperforming loans do not include the PCI loan portfolio, in accordance with our accounting policies, even though the customer may be contractually past due. As such, the following discussion presents the residential mortgage portfolio excluding the PCI loan portfolio, the fully-insured loan portfolio and loans accounted for under the fair value option. For more information on the PCI loan portfolio, see page 95.

Table 35
Residential Mortgage – Key Credit Statistics
 
 
 
Reported Basis (1)
 
Excluding Purchased
Credit-impaired and
Fully-insured Loans
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Outstandings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
224,728

 
$
248,066

 
$
137,174

 
$
142,147

Accruing past due 30 days or more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18,256

 
23,052

 
1,976

 
2,371

Accruing past due 90 days or more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13,045

 
16,961

 

 

Nonperforming loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,118

 
11,712

 
8,118

 
11,712

Percent of portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Refreshed LTV greater than 90 but less than or equal to 100
 
9
%
 
12
%
 
6
%
 
7
%
Refreshed LTV greater than 100
 
 
 
 
 
8

 
13

 
7

 
10

Refreshed FICO below 620
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17

 
20

 
8

 
11

2006 and 2007 vintages (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20

 
21

 
23

 
27

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported Basis
 
Excluding Purchased Credit-impaired and Fully-insured Loans
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net charge-off ratio (3)
0.09
%
 
0.35
%
 
0.08
%
 
0.46
%
 
0.15
%
 
0.60
%
 
0.14
%
 
0.80
%
(1) 
Outstandings, accruing past due, nonperforming loans and percentages of portfolio exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option. There were $2.0 billion of residential mortgage loans accounted for under the fair value option at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For more information on the fair value option, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Consumer Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option on page 99 and Note 15 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) 
These vintages of loans account for $4.0 billion, or 50 percent, and $6.2 billion, or 53 percent, of nonperforming residential mortgage loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, these vintages accounted for $13 million, or 26 percent, of total residential mortgage net charge-offs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, these vintages accounted for $0 of total residential mortgage net charge-offs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, these vintages accounted for $133 million, or 60 percent, and $563 million, or 64 percent, of total residential mortgage net charge-offs.
(3) 
Net charge-off ratios are calculated as annualized net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.

Nonperforming residential mortgage loans decreased $3.6 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as sales of $2.8 billion, returns to performing status, paydowns, charge-offs, and transfers to foreclosed properties and held-for-sale outpaced new inflows. Of the nonperforming residential mortgage loans at September 30, 2014, $2.5 billion, or 31 percent were current on contractual payments. Nonperforming loans that are contractually current primarily consist of collateral-dependent TDRs, including those that have been discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, as well as loans that have not yet demonstrated a sustained period of payment performance. In addition, $4.3 billion, or 53 percent of nonperforming residential mortgage loans were 180 days or more past due and had been written down to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell. Accruing loans past due 30 days or more decreased $395 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Net charge-offs decreased $168 million to $53 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, or 0.15 percent of total average residential mortgage loans, compared to net charge-offs of $221 million, or 0.60 percent, for the same period in 2013. Net charge-offs decreased $730 million to $145 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, or 0.14 percent of total average residential mortgage loans, compared to $875 million, or 0.80 percent, for the same period in 2013. These decreases in net charge-offs for the three- and nine-month periods were primarily driven by favorable portfolio trends and decreased write-downs on loans greater than 180 days past due, which were written down to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell, due in part to improvement in home prices and the U.S. economy. In addition, net charge-offs declined due to the impact of recoveries of $39 million and $224 million related to nonperforming loan sales during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.


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Residential mortgage loans with a greater than 90 percent but less than or equal to 100 percent refreshed loan-to-value (LTV) represented six percent and seven percent of the residential mortgage portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Loans with a refreshed LTV greater than 100 percent represented seven percent and 10 percent of the residential mortgage loan portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Of the loans with a refreshed LTV greater than 100 percent, 96 percent and 94 percent were performing at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Loans with a refreshed LTV greater than 100 percent reflect loans where the outstanding carrying value of the loan is greater than the most recent valuation of the property securing the loan. The majority of these loans have a refreshed LTV greater than 100 percent primarily due to home price deterioration since 2006, somewhat mitigated by appreciation. Loans to borrowers with refreshed FICO scores below 620 represented eight percent and 11 percent of the residential mortgage portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Of the $137.2 billion in total residential mortgage loans outstanding at September 30, 2014, as shown in Table 36, 39 percent were originated as interest-only loans. The outstanding balance of interest-only residential mortgage loans that have entered the amortization period was $13.7 billion, or 25 percent at September 30, 2014. Residential mortgage loans that have entered the amortization period generally have experienced a higher rate of early stage delinquencies and nonperforming status compared to the residential mortgage portfolio as a whole. At September 30, 2014, $259 million, or two percent of outstanding interest-only residential mortgages that had entered the amortization period were accruing past due 30 days or more compared to $2.0 billion, or one percent for the entire residential mortgage portfolio. In addition, at September 30, 2014, $1.6 billion, or 12 percent of outstanding interest-only residential mortgages that had entered the amortization period were nonperforming, of which $960 million were contractually current, compared to $8.1 billion, or six percent for the entire residential mortgage portfolio, of which $2.5 billion were contractually current. Loans in our interest-only residential mortgage portfolio have an interest-only period of three to ten years and more than 90 percent of these loans that have yet to enter the amortization period will not be required to make a fully-amortizing payment until 2016 or later.


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Table 36 presents outstandings, nonperforming loans and net charge-offs by certain state concentrations for the residential mortgage portfolio. The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) within California represented 13 percent of outstandings at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, loans within this MSA contributed net recoveries of $10 million and $32 million within the residential mortgage portfolio. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, loans within this MSA contributed one percent and four percent of net charge-offs within the residential mortgage portfolio. In the New York area, the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island MSA made up 11 percent and 10 percent of outstandings at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, loans within this MSA contributed net charge-offs of $15 million and $44 million within the residential mortgage portfolio. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, loans within this MSA contributed 12 percent and nine percent of net charge-offs within the residential mortgage portfolio.

Table 36
 
 
 
 
Residential Mortgage State Concentrations
 
 
 
 
 
Outstandings (1)
 
Nonperforming (1)
 
Net Charge-offs (2)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
California
$
46,279

 
$
47,885

 
$
2,265

 
$
3,396

 
$
(25
)
 
$
10

 
$
(119
)
 
$
167

New York (3)
11,792

 
11,787

 
583

 
789

 
7

 
12

 
24

 
42

Florida (3)
10,180

 
10,777

 
943

 
1,359

 
(4
)
 
20

 
(12
)
 
89

Texas
6,582

 
6,766

 
248

 
407

 
(2
)
 
6

 
2

 
20

Virginia
4,472

 
4,774

 
257

 
369

 
(3
)
 
8

 
7

 
22

Other U.S./Non-U.S.
57,869

 
60,158

 
3,822

 
5,392

 
80

 
165

 
243

 
535

Residential mortgage loans (4)
$
137,174

 
$
142,147

 
$
8,118

 
$
11,712

 
$
53

 
$
221

 
$
145

 
$
875

Fully-insured loan portfolio
71,966

 
87,247

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased credit-impaired residential mortgage loan portfolio
15,588

 
18,672

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total residential mortgage loan portfolio
$
224,728

 
$
248,066

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
Outstandings and nonperforming amounts exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option. There were $2.0 billion of residential mortgage loans accounted for under the fair value option at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For more information on the fair value option, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Consumer Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option on page 99 and Note 15 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) 
Net charge-offs exclude $196 million and $547 million of write-offs in the residential mortgage PCI loan portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $351 million and $648 million the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. These write-offs decreased the PCI valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. For more information on PCI write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.
(3) 
In these states, foreclosure requires a court order following a legal proceeding (judicial states).
(4) 
Amount excludes the PCI residential mortgage and fully-insured loan portfolios.

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) encourages banks to meet the credit needs of their communities for housing and other purposes, particularly in neighborhoods with low or moderate incomes. Our CRA portfolio was $9.1 billion and $10.3 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, or seven percent of the residential mortgage portfolio for both periods. The CRA portfolio included $925 million and $1.7 billion of nonperforming loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, representing 11 percent and 14 percent of total nonperforming residential mortgage loans. Net charge-offs in the CRA portfolio were $24 million and $68 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, or 45 percent and 31 percent of total net charge-offs for the residential mortgage portfolio. Net charge-offs in the CRA portfolio were $45 million and $216 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, or 31 percent and 25 percent of total net charge-offs for the residential mortgage portfolio.

Home Equity

At September 30, 2014, the home equity portfolio made up 18 percent of the consumer portfolio and is comprised of HELOCs, home equity loans and reverse mortgages.

At September 30, 2014, our HELOC portfolio had an outstanding balance of $75.5 billion, or 86 percent of the total home equity portfolio compared to $80.3 billion, or 86 percent, at December 31, 2013. HELOCs generally have an initial draw period of 10 years. During the initial draw period, the borrowers are only required to pay the interest due on the loans on a monthly basis. After the initial draw period ends, the loans generally convert to 15-year amortizing loans.

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At September 30, 2014, our home equity loan portfolio had an outstanding balance of $10.3 billion, or 12 percent of the total home equity portfolio compared to $12.0 billion, or 13 percent, at December 31, 2013. Home equity loans are almost all fixed-rate loans with amortizing payment terms of 10 to 30 years and of the $10.3 billion at September 30, 2014, 52 percent have 25- to 30-year terms. At September 30, 2014, our reverse mortgage portfolio had an outstanding balance, excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option, of $1.7 billion, or two percent of the total home equity portfolio compared to $1.4 billion, or one percent, at December 31, 2013. We no longer originate these products.

At September 30, 2014, approximately 91 percent of the home equity portfolio was included in CRES while the remainder of the portfolio was primarily in GWIM. Outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio, excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option, decreased $6.2 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily due to paydowns and charge-offs outpacing new originations and draws on existing lines. Of the total home equity portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $22.4 billion and $23.0 billion, or 26 percent and 25 percent, were in first-lien positions (27 percent and 26 percent excluding the PCI home equity portfolio). At September 30, 2014, outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio that were in a second-lien or more junior-lien position and where we also held the first-lien loan totaled $16.0 billion, or 20 percent of our total home equity portfolio excluding the PCI loan portfolio.

Unused HELOCs totaled $54.4 billion at September 30, 2014 compared to $56.8 billion at December 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily due to customers choosing to close accounts and customer paydowns of principal balances, which more than offset the impact of new production. The HELOC utilization rate was 58 percent at September 30, 2014 compared to 59 percent at December 31, 2013.

Table 37 presents certain home equity portfolio key credit statistics on both a reported basis excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option, and excluding the PCI loan portfolio and loans accounted for under the fair value option. Additionally, in the "Reported Basis" columns in the table below, accruing balances past due 30 days or more and nonperforming loans do not include the PCI loan portfolio, in accordance with our accounting policies, even though the customer may be contractually past due. As such, the following discussion presents the home equity portfolio excluding the PCI loan portfolio and loans accounted for under the fair value option. For more information on the PCI loan portfolio, see page 95.

Table 37
Home Equity – Key Credit Statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported Basis (1)
 
Excluding Purchased
Credit-impaired Loans
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Outstandings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
87,508

 
$
93,672

 
$
81,687

 
$
87,079

Accruing past due 30 days or more (2)
 
 
 
 
 
602

 
901

 
602

 
901

Nonperforming loans (2)
 
 
 
 
 
4,026

 
4,075

 
4,026

 
4,075

Percent of portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Refreshed CLTV greater than 90 but less than or equal to 100
 
9
%
 
9
%
 
8
%
 
9
%
Refreshed CLTV greater than 100
 
 
 
17

 
22

 
15

 
19

Refreshed FICO below 620
 
 
 
 
 
7

 
8

 
7

 
8

2006 and 2007 vintages (3)
 
 
 
 
 
47

 
48

 
44

 
45

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported Basis
 
Excluding Purchased Credit-impaired Loans
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net charge-off ratio (4)
0.40
%
 
1.22
%
 
0.93
%
 
1.93
%
 
0.43
%
 
1.31
%
 
1.00
%
 
2.09
%
(1)
Outstandings, accruing past due, nonperforming loans and percentages of the portfolio exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option. There were $179 million and $147 million of home equity loans accounted for under the fair value option at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For more information on the fair value option, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Consumer Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option on page 99 and Note 15 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) 
Accruing past due 30 days or more includes $103 million and $131 million and nonperforming loans includes $545 million and $582 million of loans where we serviced the underlying first-lien at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(3) 
These vintages of loans have higher refreshed combined LTV ratios and accounted for 49 percent and 50 percent of nonperforming home equity loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and 59 percent and 57 percent of net charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 67 percent and 62 percent for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
(4) 
Net charge-off ratios are calculated as annualized net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.


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Nonperforming outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio decreased $49 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily due to enhanced identification of the delinquency status on first-lien loans serviced by other financial institutions. This was partially offset by an increase in contractually current nonperforming loans where the loan has been modified in a TDR. Of the nonperforming home equity portfolio at September 30, 2014, $1.9 billion, or 47 percent were current on contractual payments. Nonperforming loans that are contractually current primarily consist of collateral-dependent TDRs, including those that have been discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, junior-lien loans where the underlying first is 90 days or more past due, as well as loans that have not yet demonstrated a sustained period of payment performance. In addition, $1.4 billion, or 36 percent of nonperforming home equity loans were 180 days or more past due and had been written down to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell. Outstanding balances accruing past due 30 days or more decreased $299 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

In some cases, the junior-lien home equity outstanding balance that we hold is performing, but the underlying first-lien is not. For outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio on which we service the first-lien loan, we are able to track whether the first-lien loan is in default. For loans where the first-lien is serviced by a third party, we utilize credit bureau data to estimate the delinquency status of the first-lien. Given that the credit bureau database we use does not include a property address for the mortgages, we are unable to identify with certainty whether a reported delinquent first-lien mortgage pertains to the same property for which we hold a junior-lien loan. Beginning in the third quarter of 2014, we now utilize a third-party vendor to combine credit bureau and public record data to better link a junior-lien loan with the underlying first-lien mortgage. At September 30, 2014, we estimate that $1.7 billion of current and $215 million of 30 to 89 days past due junior-lien loans were behind a delinquent first-lien loan. We service the first-lien loans on $342 million of these combined amounts, with the remaining $1.6 billion serviced by third parties. Of the $1.9 billion of current to 89 days past due junior-lien loans, based on available credit bureau data and our own internal servicing data, we estimate that approximately $981 million had first-lien loans that were 90 days or more past due.

Net charge-offs decreased $213 million to $89 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, or 0.43 percent of the total average home equity portfolio, compared to $302 million, or 1.31 percent for the same period in 2013. Net charge-offs decreased $842 million to $630 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, or 1.00 percent of the total average home equity portfolio, compared to $1.5 billion, or 2.09 percent for the same period in 2013. These decreases in net charge-offs for the three- and nine-month periods were primarily driven by favorable portfolio trends due in part to improvement in home prices and the U.S. economy. The net charge-off ratios were also impacted by lower outstanding balances primarily as a result of paydowns and charge-offs outpacing new originations and draws on existing lines.

Outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio with greater than 90 percent but less than or equal to 100 percent refreshed combined loan-to-value (CLTVs) comprised eight percent and nine percent of the home equity portfolio at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Outstanding balances with refreshed CLTVs greater than 100 percent comprised 15 percent and 19 percent of the home equity portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio with a refreshed CLTV greater than 100 percent reflect loans where the carrying value and available line of credit of the combined loans are equal to or greater than the most recent valuation of the property securing the loan. Depending on the value of the property, there may be collateral in excess of the first-lien that is available to reduce the severity of loss on the second-lien. Home price deterioration since 2006, partially mitigated by appreciation, has contributed to an increase in CLTV ratios. Of those outstanding balances with a refreshed CLTV greater than 100 percent, 95 percent of the customers were current on their home equity loan and 92 percent of second-lien loans with a refreshed CLTV greater than 100 percent were current on both their second-lien and underlying first-lien loans at September 30, 2014. Outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio to borrowers with a refreshed FICO score below 620 represented seven percent and eight percent of the home equity portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Of the $81.7 billion in total home equity portfolio outstandings at September 30, 2014, as shown in Table 38, 76 percent were interest-only loans, almost all of which were HELOCs. The outstanding balance of HELOCs that have entered the amortization period was $4.2 billion, or six percent of total HELOCs at September 30, 2014. The HELOCs that have entered the amortization period have experienced a higher percentage of early stage delinquencies and nonperforming status when compared to the HELOC portfolio as a whole. At September 30, 2014, $111 million, or three percent of outstanding HELOCs that had entered the amortization period were accruing past due 30 days or more compared to $540 million, or one percent for the entire HELOC portfolio. In addition, at September 30, 2014, $672 million, or 16 percent of outstanding HELOCs that had entered the amortization period were nonperforming, of which $312 million were contractually current, compared to $3.6 billion, or five percent for the entire HELOC portfolio, of which $1.6 billion were contractually current. Loans in our HELOC portfolio generally have an initial draw period of 10 years and more than 75 percent of these loans that have yet to enter the amortization period will not be required to make a fully-amortizing payment until 2016 or later. We communicate to contractually current customers more than a year prior to the end of their draw period to inform them of the potential change to the payment structure before entering the amortization period, and provide payment options to customers prior to the end of the draw period.


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Although we do not actively track how many of our home equity customers pay only the minimum amount due on their home equity loans and lines, we can infer some of this information through a review of our HELOC portfolio that we service and that is still in its revolving period (i.e., customers may draw on and repay their line of credit, but are generally only required to pay interest on a monthly basis). During the three months ended September 30, 2014, approximately 54 percent of these customers with an outstanding balance did not pay any principal on their HELOCs.

Table 38 presents outstandings, nonperforming balances and net charge-offs by certain state concentrations for the home equity portfolio. In the New York area, the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island MSA made up 12 percent of the outstanding home equity portfolio at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, loans within this MSA contributed net charge-offs of $16 million and $87 million of total net charge-offs, and seven percent and nine percent of net charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 within the home equity portfolio. The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana MSA within California made up 12 percent of the outstanding home equity portfolio at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, loans within this MSA contributed net recoveries of $10 million and net charge-offs of $21 million within the home equity portfolio. For three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, loans within this MSA contributed eight percent and nine percent of net charge-offs within the home equity portfolio.

Table 38
 
 
 
 
Home Equity State Concentrations
 
 
 
 
 
Outstandings (1)
 
Nonperforming (1)
 
Net Charge-offs (2)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
California
$
23,743

 
$
25,061

 
$
1,043

 
$
1,047

 
$
(24
)
 
$
102

 
$
68

 
$
431

Florida (3)
9,834

 
10,604

 
605

 
643

 
28

 
57

 
112

 
263

New Jersey (3)
5,945

 
6,153

 
303

 
304

 
10

 
15

 
47

 
78

New York (3)
5,756

 
6,035

 
399

 
405

 
10

 
17

 
59

 
85

Massachusetts
3,697

 
3,881

 
160

 
144

 
3

 
9

 
17

 
34

Other U.S./Non-U.S.
32,712

 
35,345

 
1,516

 
1,532

 
62

 
102

 
327

 
581

Home equity loans (4)
$
81,687

 
$
87,079

 
$
4,026

 
$
4,075

 
$
89

 
$
302

 
$
630

 
$
1,472

Purchased credit-impaired home equity portfolio
5,821

 
6,593

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total home equity loan portfolio
$
87,508

 
$
93,672

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Outstandings and nonperforming amounts exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option. There were $179 million and $147 million of home equity loans accounted for under the fair value option at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For more information on the fair value option, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Consumer Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option on page 99 and Note 15 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) 
Net charge-offs exclude $50 million and $250 million of write-offs in the home equity PCI loan portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $92 million and $947 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. These write-offs decreased the PCI valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. For more information on PCI write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.
(3) 
In these states, foreclosure requires a court order following a legal proceeding (judicial states).
(4) 
Amount excludes the PCI home equity portfolio.


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Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio

Loans acquired with evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination and for which it is probable at purchase that we will be unable to collect all contractually required payments are accounted for under the accounting guidance for PCI loans, which addresses accounting for differences between contractual and expected cash flows to be collected from the purchaser's initial investment in loans if those differences are attributable, at least in part, to credit quality. Evidence of credit quality deterioration as of the acquisition date may include statistics such as past due status, refreshed FICO scores and refreshed LTVs. PCI loans are recorded at fair value upon acquisition and the applicable accounting guidance prohibits carrying over or recording a valuation allowance in the initial accounting.

PCI loans that have similar risk characteristics, primarily credit risk, collateral type and interest rate risk, are pooled and accounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flows. Once a pool is assembled, it is treated as if it were one loan for purposes of applying the accounting guidance for PCI loans. An individual loan is removed from a PCI loan pool if it is sold, foreclosed, forgiven or the expectation of any future proceeds is remote. When a loan is removed from a PCI loan pool and the foreclosure or recovery value of the loan is less than the loan's carrying value, the difference is first applied against the PCI pool's nonaccretable difference. If the nonaccretable difference has been fully utilized, only then is the PCI pool's basis applicable to that loan written-off against its valuation reserve; however, the integrity of the pool is maintained and it continues to be accounted for as if it were one loan.

Table 39 presents the unpaid principal balance, carrying value, related valuation allowance and the net carrying value as a percentage of the unpaid principal balance for the PCI loan portfolio.

Table 39
Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Carrying
Value
 
Related
Valuation
Allowance
 
Carrying
Value Net of
Valuation
Allowance
 
Percent of Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Residential mortgage
$
16,177

 
$
15,588

 
$
773

 
$
14,815

 
91.58
%
Home equity
5,820

 
5,821

 
817

 
5,004

 
85.98

Total purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio
$
21,997

 
$
21,409

 
$
1,590

 
$
19,819

 
90.10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
Residential mortgage
$
19,558

 
$
18,672

 
$
1,446

 
$
17,226

 
88.08
%
Home equity
6,523

 
6,593

 
1,047

 
5,546

 
85.02

Total purchased credit-impaired loan portfolio
$
26,081

 
$
25,265

 
$
2,493

 
$
22,772

 
87.31


The total PCI unpaid principal balance decreased $4.1 billion, or 16 percent, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily driven by sales, payoffs, paydowns and write-offs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we sold PCI loans with a carrying value of $1.9 billion compared to sales of $406 million for the same period in 2013.

Of the unpaid principal balance of $22.0 billion at September 30, 2014, $2.4 billion was 180 days or more past due, including $2.3 billion of first-lien mortgages and $92 million of home equity loans. Of the $19.6 billion that was less than 180 days past due, $17.4 billion, or 89 percent of the total unpaid principal balance was current based on the contractual terms while $1.6 billion, or eight percent, was in early stage delinquency.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded no provision expense for the PCI loan portfolio. This compared to a total provision benefit of $248 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded a provision benefit of $106 million for the PCI loan portfolio including a benefit of $126 million for residential mortgage and a provision expense of $20 million for home equity. This compared to a total provision benefit of $707 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The provision benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily driven by changes in liquidation assumptions and improved macro-economic conditions.

The PCI valuation allowance declined $903 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to write-offs in the PCI loan portfolio of $547 million in residential mortgage and $250 million in home equity, and a provision benefit of $106 million for the PCI loan portfolio.


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Purchased Credit-impaired Residential Mortgage Loan Portfolio

The PCI residential mortgage loan portfolio represented 73 percent of the total PCI loan portfolio at September 30, 2014. Those loans to borrowers with a refreshed FICO score below 620 represented 42 percent of the PCI residential mortgage loan portfolio at September 30, 2014. Loans with a refreshed LTV greater than 90 percent, after consideration of purchase accounting adjustments and the related valuation allowance, represented 31 percent of the PCI residential mortgage loan portfolio and 40 percent based on the unpaid principal balance at September 30, 2014. Table 40 presents outstandings net of purchase accounting adjustments and before the related valuation allowance, by certain state concentrations.

Table 40
Outstanding Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio – Residential Mortgage State Concentrations
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
California
$
7,064

 
$
8,180

Florida (1)
1,346

 
1,750

Virginia
656

 
760

Maryland
620

 
728

Texas
327

 
433

Other U.S./Non-U.S.
5,575

 
6,821

Total
$
15,588

 
$
18,672

(1)
In this state, foreclosure requires a court order following a legal proceeding (judicial state).

Pay option adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), which are included in the PCI residential mortgage portfolio, have interest rates that adjust monthly and minimum required payments that adjust annually, subject to resetting if minimum payments are made and deferred interest limits are reached. Annual payment adjustments are subject to a 7.5 percent maximum change. To ensure that contractual loan payments are adequate to repay a loan, the fully-amortizing loan payment amount is re-established after the initial five- or ten-year period and again every five years thereafter. These payment adjustments are not subject to the 7.5 percent limit and may be substantial due to changes in interest rates and the addition of unpaid interest to the loan balance. Payment advantage ARMs have interest rates that are fixed for an initial period of five years. Payments are subject to reset if the minimum payments are made and deferred interest limits are reached. If interest deferrals cause a loan's principal balance to reach a certain level within the first 10 years of the life of the loan, the payment is reset to the interest-only payment; then at the 10-year point, the fully-amortizing payment is required.

The difference between the frequency of changes in a loan's interest rates and payments along with a limitation on changes in the minimum monthly payments of 7.5 percent per year can result in payments that are not sufficient to pay all of the monthly interest charges (i.e., negative amortization). Unpaid interest is added to the loan balance until the loan balance increases to a specified limit, which can be no more than 115 percent of the original loan amount, at which time a new monthly payment amount adequate to repay the loan over its remaining contractual life is established.

At September 30, 2014, the unpaid principal balance of pay option loans, which include pay option ARMs and payment advantage ARMs, was $3.5 billion, with a carrying value of $3.3 billion, including $2.9 billion of loans that were credit-impaired upon acquisition and, accordingly, the reserve is based on a life-of-loan loss estimate. The total unpaid principal balance of pay option loans with accumulated negative amortization was $1.2 billion, including $71 million of negative amortization. For those borrowers who are making payments in accordance with their contractual terms, two percent and five percent at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 elected to make only the minimum payment on pay option loans. We believe the majority of borrowers are now making scheduled payments primarily because the low rate environment has caused the fully indexed rates to be affordable to more borrowers. We continue to evaluate our exposure to payment resets on the acquired negative-amortizing loans including the PCI pay option loan portfolio and have taken into consideration in the evaluation several assumptions including prepayment and default rates. Of the loans in the pay option portfolio at September 30, 2014 that have not already experienced a payment reset, less than two percent are expected to reset before 2016, 31 percent are expected to reset in 2016 and 10 percent are expected to reset thereafter. In addition, 18 percent are expected to prepay and approximately 39 percent are expected to default prior to being reset, most of which were severely delinquent as of September 30, 2014.


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Purchased Credit-impaired Home Equity Loan Portfolio

The PCI home equity portfolio represented 27 percent of the total PCI loan portfolio at September 30, 2014. Those loans with a refreshed FICO score below 620 represented 16 percent of the PCI home equity portfolio at September 30, 2014. Loans with a refreshed CLTV greater than 90 percent, after consideration of purchase accounting adjustments and the related valuation allowance, represented 61 percent of the PCI home equity portfolio and 65 percent based on the unpaid principal balance at September 30, 2014. Table 41 presents outstandings net of purchase accounting adjustments and before the related valuation allowance, by certain state concentrations.

Table 41
Outstanding Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio – Home Equity State Concentrations
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
California
$
1,705

 
$
1,921

Florida (1)
322

 
356

Virginia
273

 
310

Arizona
195

 
214

Colorado
161

 
199

Other U.S./Non-U.S.
3,165

 
3,593

Total
$
5,821

 
$
6,593

(1)
In this state, foreclosure requires a court order following a legal proceeding (judicial state).

U.S. Credit Card

At September 30, 2014, 96 percent of the U.S. credit card portfolio was managed in CBB with the remainder managed in GWIM. Outstandings in the U.S. credit card portfolio decreased $3.3 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to a seasonal decline in retail transaction volume and a portfolio divestiture. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, net charge-offs decreased $163 million to $625 million and $626 million to $2.0 billion compared to the same periods in 2013 due to improvements in delinquencies and bankruptcies as a result of an improved economic environment and the impact of higher credit quality originations. U.S. credit card loans 30 days or more past due and still accruing interest decreased $371 million while loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest decreased $222 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as a result of the factors mentioned above that contributed to lower net charge-offs.

Table 42 presents certain key credit statistics for the U.S. credit card portfolio.

Table 42
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Credit Card – Key Credit Statistics
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Outstandings
 
 
 
 
$
89,026

 
$
92,338

Accruing past due 30 days or more
 
 
 
 
1,702

 
2,073

Accruing past due 90 days or more
 
 
 
 
831

 
1,053

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net charge-offs
$
625

 
$
788

 
$
2,026

 
$
2,652

Net charge-off ratios (1)
2.79
%
 
3.47
%
 
3.05
%
 
3.92
%
(1)
Net charge-off ratios are calculated as annualized net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans.

Unused lines of credit for U.S. credit card totaled $310.1 billion and $315.1 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The $5.0 billion decrease was driven by the closure of inactive accounts and a portfolio divestiture.


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Table 43 presents certain state concentrations for the U.S. credit card portfolio.

Table 43
 
 
 
 
U.S. Credit Card State Concentrations
 
 
 
 
 
Outstandings
 
Accruing Past Due
90 Days or More
 
Net Charge-offs
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
California
$
13,200

 
$
13,689

 
$
125

 
$
162

 
$
97

 
$
130

 
$
318

 
$
444

Florida
7,207

 
7,339

 
81

 
105

 
66

 
85

 
214

 
283

Texas
6,363

 
6,405

 
55

 
72

 
42

 
50

 
136

 
168

New York
5,512

 
5,624

 
59

 
70

 
43

 
49

 
133

 
173

New Jersey
3,816

 
3,868

 
39

 
48

 
29

 
34

 
89

 
118

Other U.S.
52,928

 
55,413

 
472

 
596

 
348

 
440

 
1,136

 
1,466

Total U.S. credit card portfolio
$
89,026

 
$
92,338

 
$
831

 
$
1,053

 
$
625

 
$
788

 
$
2,026

 
$
2,652


Non-U.S. Credit Card

Outstandings in the non-U.S. credit card portfolio, which are recorded in All Other, decreased $108 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to weakening of the British Pound against the U.S. Dollar. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, net charge-offs decreased $22 million to $67 million and $115 million to $190 million compared to the same periods in 2013 due to improvement in delinquencies as a result of higher credit quality originations and an improved economic environment, as well as improved recovery rates on previously charged-off loans, which were partially offset by strengthening of the British Pound against the U.S. Dollar.

Unused lines of credit for non-U.S. credit card totaled $30.0 billion and $31.1 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The $1.1 billion decrease was primarily driven by weakening of the British Pound against the U.S. Dollar.

Table 44 presents certain key credit statistics for the non-U.S. credit card portfolio.

Table 44
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. Credit Card – Key Credit Statistics
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Outstandings
 
 
 
 
$
11,433

 
$
11,541

Accruing past due 30 days or more
 
 
 
 
201

 
248

Accruing past due 90 days or more
 
 
 
 
104

 
131

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net charge-offs
$
67

 
$
89

 
$
190

 
$
305

Net charge-off ratios (1)
2.26
%
 
3.32
%
 
2.17
%
 
3.80
%
(1)
Net charge-off ratios are calculated as annualized net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans.


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Direct/Indirect Consumer

At September 30, 2014, approximately 48 percent of the direct/indirect portfolio was included in CBB (consumer dealer financial services – automotive, marine, aircraft, recreational vehicle loans and consumer personal loans), 47 percent was included in GWIM (principally securities-based lending loans and other personal loans) and the remainder was primarily in All Other (student loans and the International Wealth Management businesses).

Outstandings in the direct/indirect portfolio increased $926 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as growth in the securities-based lending portfolio was partially offset by lower outstandings in the unsecured consumer lending portfolio and the consumer dealer financial services portfolio. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, net charge-offs decreased $28 million to $34 million, and $147 million to $125 million, or 0.17 percent and 0.20 percent of total average direct/indirect loans, compared to 0.30 percent and 0.44 percent for the same periods in 2013. These decreases in net charge-offs were primarily driven by improvements in delinquencies and bankruptcies in the unsecured consumer lending portfolio as a result of an improved economic environment as well as reduced outstandings in this portfolio.

Net charge-offs in the unsecured consumer lending portfolio decreased $28 million to $9 million, and $119 million to $42 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, or 1.79 percent and 2.57 percent of total average unsecured consumer lending loans compared to 4.48 percent and 5.58 percent for the same periods in 2013. Direct/indirect loans that were past due 30 days or more and still accruing interest declined $215 million to $798 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to improvements in the dealer financial services, student lending and unsecured consumer lending portfolios.

Table 45 presents certain state concentrations for the direct/indirect consumer loan portfolio.

Table 45
 
 
 
 
Direct/Indirect State Concentrations
 
 
 
 
 
Outstandings
 
Accruing Past Due
90 Days or More
 
Net Charge-offs
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
California
$
10,145

 
$
10,041

 
$
46

 
$
57

 
$
4

 
$
7

 
$
12

 
$
34

Texas
8,056

 
7,850

 
58

 
66

 
5

 
6

 
15

 
26

Florida
7,962

 
7,634

 
19

 
25

 
5

 
8

 
20

 
31

New York
4,709

 
4,611

 
26

 
33

 
2

 
4

 
7

 
16

New Jersey
2,595

 
2,526

 
5

 
8

 
1

 
2

 
4

 
9

Other U.S./Non-U.S.
49,651

 
49,530

 
178

 
219

 
17

 
35

 
67

 
156

Total direct/indirect loan portfolio
$
83,118

 
$
82,192

 
$
332

 
$
408

 
$
34

 
$
62

 
$
125

 
$
272


Other Consumer

At September 30, 2014, approximately 48 percent of the $2.2 billion other consumer portfolio was associated with certain consumer finance businesses that we previously exited. The remainder is primarily leases within the consumer dealer financial services portfolio included in CBB.

Consumer Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option

Outstanding consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option totaled $2.1 billion at September 30, 2014 and were comprised of residential mortgage loans that were previously classified as held-for-sale, residential mortgage loans held in consolidated VIEs and repurchased home equity loans. The loans that were previously classified as held-for-sale were transferred to the residential mortgage portfolio in connection with the decision to retain the loans. The fair value option had been elected at the time of origination and the loans continue to be measured at fair value after the reclassification. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded net gains of $14 million resulting from changes in the fair value of these loans, including losses of $22 million on loans held in consolidated VIEs that were offset by gains recorded on related long-term debt.


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Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity

Table 46 presents nonperforming consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Nonperforming LHFS are excluded from nonperforming loans as they are recorded at either fair value or the lower of cost or fair value. Nonperforming loans do not include past due consumer credit card loans, other unsecured loans and in general, consumer non-real estate-secured loans (loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy are included) as these loans are typically charged off no later than the end of the month in which the loan becomes 180 days past due. The charge-offs on these loans have no impact on nonperforming activity and, accordingly, are excluded from this table. The fully-insured loan portfolio is not reported as nonperforming as principal repayment is insured. Additionally, nonperforming loans do not include the PCI loan portfolio or loans accounted for under the fair value option. For more information on nonperforming loans, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Nonperforming loans of $12.2 billion at September 30, 2014 declined $3.7 billion compared to December 31, 2013 as outflows including the impact of loan sales and transfers to held-for-sale outpaced new inflows which continued to improve due to favorable delinquency trends.

The outstanding balance of a real estate-secured loan that is in excess of the estimated property value less costs to sell is charged off no later than the end of the month in which the loan becomes 180 days past due unless repayment of the loan is fully insured. At September 30, 2014, $6.3 billion, or 50 percent of nonperforming consumer real estate loans and foreclosed properties had been written down to their estimated property value less costs to sell, including $5.7 billion of nonperforming loans 180 days or more past due and $614 million of foreclosed properties. In addition, at September 30, 2014, $4.4 billion, or 36 percent of nonperforming consumer loans were modified and are now current after successful trial periods, or are current loans classified as nonperforming loans in accordance with applicable policies.

Foreclosed properties of $614 million at September 30, 2014 increased $81 million compared to December 31, 2013 as additions outpaced liquidations. PCI loans are excluded from nonperforming loans as these loans were written down to fair value at the acquisition date; however, once the underlying real estate is acquired by the Corporation upon foreclosure of the delinquent PCI loan, it is included in foreclosed properties. PCI-related foreclosed properties increased $68 million and $144 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Not included in foreclosed properties at September 30, 2014 was $1.1 billion of real estate that was acquired upon foreclosure of delinquent FHA-insured loans. We exclude these amounts from our nonperforming loans and foreclosed properties activity as we expect we will be reimbursed once the property is conveyed to the FHA for principal and, up to certain limits, costs incurred during the foreclosure process and interest incurred during the holding period. For more information on the review of our foreclosure processes, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Servicing, Foreclosure and Other Mortgage Matters on page 60.

Restructured Loans

Nonperforming loans also include certain loans that have been modified in TDRs where economic concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from the Corporation's loss mitigation activities and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructuring and may only be returned to performing status after considering the borrower's sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally six months. Nonperforming TDRs, excluding those modified loans in the PCI loan portfolio, are included in Table 46.


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Table 46
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Nonperforming loans and leases, beginning of period
$
13,460

 
$
18,540

 
$
15,840

 
$
19,431

Additions to nonperforming loans and leases:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New nonperforming loans and leases
1,516

 
2,503

 
5,368

 
7,453

Reductions to nonperforming loans and leases:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paydowns and payoffs
(522
)
 
(544
)
 
(1,315
)
 
(1,919
)
Sales
(957
)
 
(624
)
 
(2,782
)
 
(799
)
Returns to performing status (2)
(810
)
 
(1,079
)
 
(2,549
)
 
(3,161
)
Charge-offs
(431
)
 
(758
)
 
(1,654
)
 
(2,762
)
Transfers to foreclosed properties (3)
(183
)
 
(131
)
 
(512
)
 
(336
)
Transfers (to) from loans held-for-sale
115

 
(326
)
 
(208
)
 
(326
)
Total net reductions to nonperforming loans and leases
(1,272
)
 
(959
)
 
(3,652
)
 
(1,850
)
Total nonperforming loans and leases, September 30 (4)
12,188

 
17,581

 
12,188

 
17,581

Foreclosed properties, beginning of period
547

 
508

 
533

 
650

Additions to foreclosed properties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New foreclosed properties (3)
340

 
303

 
773

 
690

Reductions to foreclosed properties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
(248
)
 
(230
)
 
(629
)
 
(714
)
Write-downs
(25
)
 
(35
)
 
(63
)
 
(80
)
Total net additions (reductions) to foreclosed properties
67

 
38

 
81

 
(104
)
Total foreclosed properties, September 30 (5)
614

 
546

 
614

 
546

Nonperforming consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties, September 30
$
12,802

 
$
18,127

 
$
12,802

 
$
18,127

Nonperforming consumer loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding consumer loans and leases (6)
2.45
%
 
3.27
%
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties as a percentage of outstanding consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties (6)
2.57

 
3.37

 
 
 
 
(1)
Balances do not include nonperforming LHFS of $9 million and $697 million and nonaccruing TDRs removed from the PCI loan portfolio prior to January 1, 2010 of $101 million and $356 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013 as well as loans accruing past due 90 days or more as presented in Table 32 and Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) 
Consumer loans may be returned to performing status when all principal and interest is current and full repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest is expected, or when the loan otherwise becomes well-secured and is in the process of collection.
(3) 
New foreclosed properties represents transfers of nonperforming loans to foreclosed properties net of charge-offs taken during the first 90 days after transfer of a loan to foreclosed properties. New foreclosed properties also includes properties obtained upon foreclosure of delinquent PCI loans, properties repurchased due to representations and warranties exposure and properties acquired with newly consolidated subsidiaries.
(4) 
At September 30, 2014, 47 percent of nonperforming loans were 180 days or more past due and were written down through charge-offs to 65 percent of their unpaid principal balance.
(5) 
Foreclosed property balances do not include loans that are insured by the FHA and have entered foreclosure of $1.1 billion and $1.6 billion at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(6) 
Outstanding consumer loans and leases exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option.

Our policy is to record any losses in the value of foreclosed properties as a reduction in the allowance for loan and lease losses during the first 90 days after transfer of a loan to foreclosed properties. Thereafter, further losses in value as well as gains and losses on sale are recorded in noninterest expense. New foreclosed properties included in Table 46 are net of $65 million and $150 million of charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $45 million and $133 million for the same periods in 2013, recorded during the first 90 days after transfer.

We classify junior-lien home equity loans as nonperforming when the first-lien loan becomes 90 days past due even if the junior-lien loan is performing. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $981 million and $1.2 billion of such junior-lien home equity loans were included in nonperforming loans and leases. This decline was driven by enhanced identification of the delinquency on first-lien loans serviced by other financial institutions.


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Table 47 presents TDRs for the home loans portfolio. Performing TDR balances are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases in Table 46.

Table 47
Home Loans Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Total
 
Nonperforming
 
Performing
 
Total
 
Nonperforming
 
Performing
Residential mortgage (1, 2)
$
23,884

 
$
4,908

 
$
18,976

 
$
29,312

 
$
7,555

 
$
21,757

Home equity (3)
2,306

 
1,552

 
754

 
2,146

 
1,389

 
757

Total home loans troubled debt restructurings
$
26,190

 
$
6,460

 
$
19,730

 
$
31,458

 
$
8,944

 
$
22,514

(1)
Residential mortgage TDRs deemed collateral dependent totaled $6.1 billion and $8.2 billion, and included $3.8 billion and $5.7 billion of loans classified as nonperforming and $2.3 billion and $2.5 billion of loans classified as performing at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(2)
Residential mortgage performing TDRs included $12.0 billion and $14.3 billion of loans that were fully-insured at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(3)
Home equity TDRs deemed collateral dependent totaled $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion, and included $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion of loans classified as nonperforming and $190 million and $227 million of loans classified as performing at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

In addition to modifying home loans, we work with customers who are experiencing financial difficulty by modifying credit card and other consumer loans. Credit card and other consumer loan modifications generally involve a reduction in the consumer's interest rate on the account and placing the customer on a fixed payment plan not exceeding 60 months, all of which are considered TDRs (the renegotiated TDR portfolio). In addition, the accounts of non-U.S. credit card customers who do not qualify for a fixed payment plan may have their interest rates reduced, as required by certain local jurisdictions. These modifications, which are also TDRs, tend to experience higher payment default rates given that the borrowers may lack the ability to repay even with the interest rate reduction. In all cases, the customer's available line of credit is canceled.

Modifications of credit card and other consumer loans are primarily made through internal renegotiation programs utilizing direct customer contact, but may also utilize external renegotiation programs. The renegotiated TDR portfolio is excluded in large part from Table 46 as substantially all of the loans remain on accrual status until either charged off or paid in full. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our renegotiated TDR portfolio was $1.4 billion and $2.1 billion, of which $1.1 billion and $1.6 billion were current or less than 30 days past due under the modified terms. The decline in the renegotiated TDR portfolio was primarily driven by paydowns and charge-offs as well as lower program enrollments. For more information on the renegotiated TDR portfolio, see Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management

Commercial credit risk is evaluated and managed with the goal that concentrations of credit exposure do not result in undesirable levels of risk. We review, measure and manage concentrations of credit exposure by industry, product, geography, customer relationship and loan size. We also review, measure and manage commercial real estate loans by geographic location and property type. In addition, within our non-U.S. portfolio, we evaluate exposures by region and by country. Tables 52, 57 and 63 summarize our concentrations. We also utilize syndications of exposure to third parties, loan sales, hedging and other risk mitigation techniques to manage the size and risk profile of the commercial credit portfolio.

For more information on our accounting policies regarding delinquencies, nonperforming status and net charge-offs for the commercial portfolio, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Commercial Credit Portfolio

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, outstanding commercial loans and leases decreased $5.1 billion, primarily in Non-U.S. commercial. Credit quality was stable with declines in reservable criticized balances and small increases in nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed property balances during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Nonperforming commercial loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding commercial loans and leases increased slightly during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to 0.35 percent from 0.33 percent (0.35 percent from 0.34 percent excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option) at December 31, 2013. The allowance for loan and lease losses for the commercial portfolio increased $427 million to $4.4 billion at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. For additional information, see Allowance for Credit Losses on page 117.

Table 48 presents our commercial loans and leases portfolio, and related credit quality information at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 48
Commercial Loans and Leases
 
Outstandings
 
Nonperforming
 
Accruing Past Due 90
Days or More
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
U.S. commercial
$
215,458

 
$
212,557

 
$
757

 
$
819

 
$
121

 
$
47

Commercial real estate (1)
47,023

 
47,893

 
445

 
322

 
2

 
21

Commercial lease financing
24,498

 
25,199

 
7

 
16

 
80

 
41

Non-U.S. commercial
84,650

 
89,462

 
45

 
64

 
4

 
17

 
371,629

 
375,111

 
1,254

 
1,221

 
207

 
126

U.S. small business commercial (2)
13,538

 
13,294

 
98

 
88

 
69

 
78

Commercial loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option
385,167

 
388,405

 
1,352

 
1,309

 
276

 
204

Loans accounted for under the fair value option (3)
6,054

 
7,878

 
2

 
2

 

 

Total commercial loans and leases
$
391,221

 
$
396,283

 
$
1,354

 
$
1,311

 
$
276

 
$
204

(1) 
Includes U.S. commercial real estate loans of $45.1 billion and $46.3 billion and non-U.S. commercial real estate loans of $2.0 billion and $1.6 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(2) 
Includes card-related products.
(3) 
Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option include U.S. commercial loans of $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion and non-U.S. commercial loans of $4.8 billion and $6.4 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For more information on the fair value option, see Note 15 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Table 49 presents net charge-offs and related ratios for our commercial loans and leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Improving trends across the portfolio drove lower charge-offs.

Table 49
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Charge-offs
 
Net Charge-off Ratios (1)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
U.S. commercial
$
58

 
$
68

 
$
69

 
$
156

 
0.11
 %
 
0.13
 %
 
0.04
 %
 
0.10
 %
Commercial real estate
(6
)
 
11

 
(75
)
 
148

 
(0.05
)
 
0.11

 
(0.21
)
 
0.48

Commercial lease financing
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
(10
)
 
(23
)
 
(0.05
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.05
)
 
(0.13
)
Non-U.S. commercial
1

 
(2
)
 
32

 
(1
)
 

 
(0.01
)
 
0.05

 

 
50

 
69

 
16

 
280

 
0.05

 
0.08

 
0.01

 
0.11

U.S. small business commercial
69

 
91

 
211

 
291

 
2.03

 
2.86

 
2.11

 
3.11

Total commercial
$
119

 
$
160

 
$
227

 
$
571

 
0.12

 
0.17

 
0.08

 
0.21

(1) 
Net charge-off ratios are calculated as annualized net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans and leases excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.

Table 50 presents commercial credit exposure by type for utilized, unfunded and total binding committed credit exposure. Commercial utilized credit exposure includes standby letters of credit (SBLCs) and financial guarantees, bankers' acceptances and commercial letters of credit for which we are legally bound to advance funds under prescribed conditions, during a specified time period. Although funds have not yet been advanced, these exposure types are considered utilized for credit risk management purposes.

Total commercial utilized credit exposure decreased $6.9 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily driven by loans and leases, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees, and loans-held-for-sale, partially offset by an increase in derivative assets. The utilization rate for loans and leases, SBLCs and financial guarantees, commercial letters of credit and bankers' acceptances, in the aggregate, was 58 percent at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 50
Commercial Credit Exposure by Type
 
Commercial Utilized (1)
 
Commercial Unfunded (2, 3)
 
Total Commercial Committed
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Loans and leases
$
391,221

 
$
396,283

 
$
313,818

 
$
307,478

 
$
705,039

 
$
703,761

Derivative assets (4)
49,093

 
47,495

 

 

 
49,093

 
47,495

Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees
33,904

 
35,893

 
695

 
1,334

 
34,599

 
37,227

Debt securities and other investments
18,135

 
18,505

 
6,075

 
6,903

 
24,210

 
25,408

Loans held-for-sale
5,195

 
6,604

 
2,612

 
101

 
7,807

 
6,705

Commercial letters of credit
2,329

 
2,054

 
189

 
515

 
2,518

 
2,569

Bankers' acceptances
295

 
246

 

 

 
295

 
246

Foreclosed properties and other
410

 
414

 

 

 
410

 
414

Total
$
500,582

 
$
507,494

 
$
323,389

 
$
316,331

 
$
823,971

 
$
823,825

(1) 
Total commercial utilized exposure includes loans of $6.1 billion and $7.9 billion and issued letters of credit accounted for under the fair value option with a notional amount of $518 million and $503 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(2) 
Total commercial unfunded exposure includes loan commitments accounted for under the fair value option with a notional amount of $8.5 billion and $12.5 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(3) 
Excludes unused business card lines which are not legally binding.
(4) 
Derivative assets are carried at fair value, reflect the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements and have been reduced by cash collateral of $45.4 billion and $47.3 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Not reflected in utilized and committed exposure is additional derivative collateral held of $20.7 billion and $17.1 billion which consists primarily of other marketable securities.


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Table 51 presents commercial utilized reservable criticized exposure by product type. Criticized exposure corresponds to the Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful asset categories as defined by regulatory authorities. Total commercial utilized reservable criticized exposure decreased $1.1 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 throughout most of the commercial portfolio driven largely by paydowns, upgrades and charge-offs outpacing downgrades. Approximately 86 percent of commercial utilized reservable criticized exposure was secured at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 51
Commercial Utilized Reservable Criticized Exposure
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Amount (1)
 
Percent (2)
 
Amount (1)
 
Percent (2)
U.S. commercial
$
8,046

 
3.31
%
 
$
8,362

 
3.45
%
Commercial real estate
1,002

 
2.06

 
1,452

 
2.92

Commercial lease financing
1,002

 
4.09

 
988

 
3.92

Non-U.S. commercial
1,243

 
1.36

 
1,424

 
1.49

 
11,293

 
2.77

 
12,226

 
2.96

U.S. small business commercial
473

 
3.50

 
635

 
4.77

Total commercial utilized reservable criticized exposure
$
11,766

 
2.79

 
$
12,861

 
3.02

(1) 
Total commercial utilized reservable criticized exposure includes loans and leases of $10.3 billion and $11.5 billion and commercial letters of credit of $1.4 billion at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(2) 
Percentages are calculated as commercial utilized reservable criticized exposure divided by total commercial utilized reservable exposure for each exposure category.

U.S. Commercial

At September 30, 2014, 62 percent of the U.S. commercial loan portfolio, excluding small business, was managed in Global Banking, 17 percent in Global Markets, 10 percent in GWIM (generally business purpose loans for high net worth clients) and the remainder primarily in CBB. U.S. commercial loans, excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option, increased $2.9 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 with growth primarily from middle-market clients. Nonperforming loans and leases decreased $62 million, or eight percent, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Net charge-offs decreased $10 million and $87 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013.

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate primarily includes commercial loans and leases secured by non-owner-occupied real estate and is dependent on the sale or lease of the real estate as the primary source of repayment. The portfolio remains diversified across property types and geographic regions. California represented the largest state concentration at 21 percent and 22 percent of the commercial real estate loans and leases portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The commercial real estate portfolio is predominantly managed in Global Banking and consists of loans made primarily to public and private developers, and commercial real estate firms. Outstanding loans decreased $870 million, or two percent, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily due to payoffs and portfolio sales.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we continued to see improvements in credit quality in both the residential and non-residential portfolios. We use a number of proactive risk mitigation initiatives to reduce adversely rated exposure in the commercial real estate portfolio including transfers of deteriorating exposures to management by independent special asset officers and pursuit of loan restructurings or asset sales to achieve the best results for our customers and the Corporation.

Nonperforming commercial real estate loans and foreclosed properties increased $111 million, or 27 percent, while reservable criticized balances decreased $450 million, or 31 percent, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Net charge-offs decreased $17 million to a net recovery of $6 million, and $223 million to a net recovery of $75 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013.

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Table 52 presents outstanding commercial real estate loans by geographic region, based on the geographic location of the collateral, and by property type.

Table 52
Outstanding Commercial Real Estate Loans
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
By Geographic Region
 
 
 
California
$
9,915

 
$
10,358

Northeast
8,870

 
9,487

Southwest
6,871

 
6,913

Southeast
5,736

 
5,314

Midwest
2,815

 
3,109

Florida
2,659

 
3,030

Illinois
2,586

 
2,319

Northwest
2,140

 
2,037

Midsouth
1,743

 
2,013

Non-U.S. 
1,966

 
1,582

Other (1)
1,722

 
1,731

Total outstanding commercial real estate loans
$
47,023

 
$
47,893

By Property Type
 
 
 
Non-residential
 
 
 
Office
$
12,393

 
$
12,799

Multi-family rental
8,400

 
8,559

Shopping centers/retail
8,023

 
7,470

Industrial/warehouse
4,527

 
4,522

Hotels/motels
3,719

 
3,926

Multi-use
1,778

 
1,960

Land and land development
606

 
855

Other
5,768

 
6,283

Total non-residential
45,214

 
46,374

Residential
1,809

 
1,519

Total outstanding commercial real estate loans
$
47,023

 
$
47,893

(1) 
Includes unsecured loans to real estate investment trusts and national home builders whose portfolios of properties span multiple geographic regions and properties in the states of Colorado, Utah, Hawaii, Wyoming and Montana.


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Tables 53 and 54 present commercial real estate credit quality data by non-residential and residential property types. The residential portfolio presented in Tables 52, 53 and 54 includes condominiums and other residential real estate. Other property types in Tables 52, 53 and 54 primarily include special purpose, nursing/retirement homes, medical facilities and restaurants, as well as unsecured loans to borrowers whose primary business is commercial real estate.

Table 53
Commercial Real Estate Credit Quality Data
 
Nonperforming Loans and
Foreclosed Properties (1)
 
Utilized Reservable
Criticized Exposure (2)
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Non-residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Office
$
226

 
$
96

 
$
294

 
$
367

Multi-family rental
33

 
15

 
114

 
234

Shopping centers/retail
76

 
57

 
118

 
144

Industrial/warehouse
55

 
22

 
112

 
119

Hotels/motels
3

 
5

 
26

 
38

Multi-use
10

 
19

 
61

 
157

Land and land development
57

 
73

 
66

 
92

Other
22

 
23

 
166

 
173

Total non-residential
482

 
310

 
957

 
1,324

Residential
41

 
102

 
45

 
128

Total commercial real estate
$
523

 
$
412

 
$
1,002

 
$
1,452

(1) 
Includes commercial foreclosed properties of $78 million and $90 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(2) 
Includes loans, SBLCs and bankers' acceptances and excludes loans accounted for under the fair value option.

Table 54
 
 
 
 
Commercial Real Estate Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
Net Charge-offs
 
Net Charge-off Ratios (1)
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Non-residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Office
$
(4
)
 
$
4

 
$
(5
)
 
$
32

 
(0.12
)%
 
0.14
 %
 
(0.05
)%
 
0.41
 %
Multi-family rental
(10
)
 
(1
)
 
(21
)
 
3

 
(0.45
)
 
(0.05
)
 
(0.32
)
 
0.05

Shopping centers/retail

 

 
3

 
7

 
0.01

 
0.02

 
0.05

 
0.15

Industrial/warehouse
1

 
2

 
(1
)
 
20

 
0.05

 
0.15

 
(0.04
)
 
0.66

Hotels/motels
(2
)
 

 
(3
)
 
18

 
(0.27
)
 
0.01

 
(0.09
)
 
0.73

Multi-use

 
2

 
(9
)
 
8

 
(0.06
)
 
0.43

 
(0.65
)
 
0.52

Land and land development

 
(1
)
 

 
23

 
(0.22
)
 
(0.36
)
 
(0.02
)
 
3.06

Other
(4
)
 
1

 
(37
)
 
(10
)
 
(0.22
)
 
0.09

 
(0.80
)
 
(0.23
)
Total non-residential
(19
)
 
7

 
(73
)
 
101

 
(0.17
)
 
0.07

 
(0.21
)
 
0.34

Residential
13

 
4

 
(2
)
 
47

 
3.26

 
1.16

 
(0.18
)
 
4.03

Total commercial real estate
$
(6
)
 
$
11

 
$
(75
)
 
$
148

 
(0.05
)
 
0.11

 
(0.21
)
 
0.48

(1) 
Net charge-off ratios are calculated as annualized net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.

At September 30, 2014, total committed non-residential exposure was $63.6 billion compared to $68.6 billion at December 31, 2013, of which $45.2 billion and $46.4 billion were funded secured loans. Non-residential nonperforming loans and foreclosed properties increased $172 million, or 55 percent, to $482 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $310 million at December 31, 2013, which represented 1.06 percent and 0.67 percent of total non-residential loans and foreclosed properties. The increase in nonperforming loans and foreclosed properties in the non-residential portfolio was primarily in the office property type. Non-residential utilized reservable criticized exposure decreased $367 million, or 28 percent, to $957 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $1.3 billion at December 31, 2013, which represented 2.05 percent and 2.75 percent of non-residential utilized reservable exposure. For the non-residential portfolio, net charge-offs decreased $26 million to a net recovery of $19 million, and $174 million to a net recovery of $73 million for the three

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and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 primarily due to lower levels of criticized exposure as well as increased recoveries.

At September 30, 2014, total committed residential exposure was $3.5 billion compared to $3.1 billion at December 31, 2013, of which $1.8 billion and $1.5 billion were funded secured loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Residential nonperforming loans and foreclosed properties decreased $61 million, or 60 percent, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to repayments, sales and loan restructurings. Residential utilized reservable criticized exposure decreased $83 million, or 65 percent, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to continued resolution of criticized exposure. The nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties and the utilized reservable criticized ratios for the residential portfolio were 2.26 percent and 2.36 percent at September 30, 2014 compared to 6.65 percent and 7.81 percent at December 31, 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, residential portfolio net charge-offs increased $9 million to $13 million and decreased $49 million to a net recovery of $2 million compared to the same periods in 2013.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the commercial real estate loan portfolio included $6.6 billion and $7.0 billion of funded construction and land development loans that were originated to fund the construction and/or rehabilitation of commercial properties. Reservable criticized construction and land development loans totaled $214 million and $431 million, and nonperforming construction and land development loans and foreclosed properties totaled $99 million and $100 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. During a property's construction phase, interest income is typically paid from interest reserves that are established at the inception of the loan. As construction is completed and the property is put into service, these interest reserves are depleted and interest payments from operating cash flows begin. We do not recognize interest income on nonperforming loans regardless of the existence of an interest reserve.

Non-U.S. Commercial

At September 30, 2014, 75 percent of the non-U.S. commercial loan portfolio was managed in Global Banking and 25 percent in Global Markets. Outstanding loans, excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option, decreased $4.8 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily due to decreased client financing activity (prime brokerage loans). Net charge-offs were $1 million and $32 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net recoveries of $2 million and $1 million for the same periods in 2013. For more information on the non-U.S. commercial portfolio, see Non-U.S. Portfolio on page 114.

U.S. Small Business Commercial

The U.S. small business commercial loan portfolio is comprised of small business card loans and small business loans managed in CBB. Credit card-related products were 43 percent of the U.S. small business commercial portfolio at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Net charge-offs were $69 million and $211 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $91 million and $291 million for the same periods in 2013. The decrease was driven by an improvement in credit quality, including lower delinquencies as a result of an improved economic environment, and the impact of higher credit quality originations. Of the U.S. small business commercial net charge-offs, 75 percent and 74 percent were credit card-related products for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 68 percent and 72 percent for the same periods in 2013.

Commercial Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option

The portfolio of commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option is held in Global Markets and Global Banking. Outstanding commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option decreased $1.8 billion to an aggregate fair value of $6.1 billion at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 primarily due to decreased corporate borrowings under bank credit facilities. We recorded net losses of $9 million and net gains of $26 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net gains of $8 million and $54 million for the same periods in 2013 from changes in the fair value of this loan portfolio. These amounts were primarily attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk, were recorded in other income and do not reflect the results of hedging activities.

In addition, unfunded lending commitments and letters of credit accounted for under the fair value option had an aggregate fair value of $322 million and $354 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, which was recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities. The associated aggregate notional amount of unfunded lending commitments and letters of credit accounted for under the fair value option was $9.0 billion and $13.0 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. We recorded net gains of $6 million and $20 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net gains of $76 million and $122 million for the same periods in 2013 from changes in the fair value of commitments and letters of credit. These amounts were primarily attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk, were recorded in other income and do not reflect the results of hedging activities.


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Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity

Table 55 presents the nonperforming commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Nonperforming loans do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, nonperforming commercial loans and leases increased $136 million and $43 million to $1.4 billion driven by new nonperforming loans outpacing paydowns, charge-offs and returns to performing status. Approximately 97 percent of commercial nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties were secured and approximately 49 percent were contractually current. Commercial nonperforming loans were carried at approximately 82 percent of their unpaid principal balance before consideration of the allowance for loan and lease losses as the carrying value of these loans has been reduced to the estimated property value less costs to sell.

Table 55
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity (1, 2)
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Nonperforming loans and leases, beginning of period
$
1,216

 
$
2,103

 
$
1,309

 
$
3,224

Additions to nonperforming loans and leases:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New nonperforming loans and leases
477

 
350

 
1,014

 
969

Advances
33

 
9

 
42

 
18

Reductions to nonperforming loans and leases:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paydowns
(161
)
 
(380
)
 
(515
)
 
(1,020
)
Sales
(12
)
 
(88
)
 
(68
)
 
(406
)
Returns to performing status (3)
(80
)
 
(91
)
 
(184
)
 
(501
)
Charge-offs
(116
)
 
(104
)
 
(237
)
 
(451
)
Transfers to foreclosed properties (4)
(5
)
 
(14
)
 
(9
)
 
(42
)
Transfers to loans held-for-sale

 

 

 
(6
)
Total net additions (reductions) to nonperforming loans and leases
136

 
(318
)
 
43

 
(1,439
)
Total nonperforming loans and leases, September 30
1,352

 
1,785

 
1,352

 
1,785

Foreclosed properties, beginning of period
77

 
129

 
90

 
250

Additions to foreclosed properties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New foreclosed properties (4)
5

 
13

 
8

 
28

Reductions to foreclosed properties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
(2
)
 
(18
)
 
(15
)
 
(138
)
Write-downs
(2
)
 
(8
)
 
(5
)
 
(24
)
Total net additions (reductions) to foreclosed properties
1

 
(13
)
 
(12
)
 
(134
)
Total foreclosed properties, September 30
78

 
116

 
78

 
116

Nonperforming commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties, September 30
$
1,430

 
$
1,901

 
$
1,430

 
$
1,901

Nonperforming commercial loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding commercial loans and leases (5)
0.35
%
 
0.46
%
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties as a percentage of outstanding commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties (5)
0.37

 
0.49

 
 
 
 
(1) 
Balances do not include nonperforming LHFS of $246 million and $275 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(2) 
Includes U.S. small business commercial activity. Small business card loans are excluded as they are not classified as nonperforming.
(3) 
Commercial loans and leases may be returned to performing status when all principal and interest is current and full repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest is expected, or when the loan otherwise becomes well-secured and is in the process of collection. TDRs are generally classified as performing after a sustained period of demonstrated payment performance.
(4) 
New foreclosed properties represents transfers of nonperforming loans to foreclosed properties net of charge-offs recorded during the first 90 days after transfer of a loan to foreclosed properties.
(5) 
Outstanding commercial loans exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option.


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Table 56 presents our commercial TDRs by product type and performing status. U.S. small business commercial TDRs are comprised of renegotiated small business card loans and are not classified as nonperforming as they are charged off no later than the end of the month in which the loan becomes 180 days past due. For more information on TDRs, see Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Table 56
Commercial Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Total
 
Non-performing
 
Performing
 
Total
 
Non-performing
 
Performing
U.S. commercial
$
1,155

 
$
308

 
$
847

 
$
1,318

 
$
298

 
$
1,020

Commercial real estate
568

 
325

 
243

 
835

 
198

 
637

Non-U.S. commercial
45

 
45

 

 
48

 
38

 
10

U.S. small business commercial
43

 

 
43

 
88

 

 
88

Total commercial troubled debt restructurings
$
1,811

 
$
678

 
$
1,133

 
$
2,289

 
$
534

 
$
1,755


Industry Concentrations

Table 57 presents commercial committed and utilized credit exposure by industry and the total net credit default protection purchased to cover the funded and unfunded portions of certain credit exposures. Our commercial credit exposure is diversified across a broad range of industries. Total commercial committed credit exposure of $824.0 billion remained relatively unchanged at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. Increases in commercial committed exposure for healthcare equipment and services, and food beverage and tobacco were offset by decreases in diversified financials and real estate.

Industry limits are used internally to manage industry concentrations and are based on committed exposures and capital usage that are allocated on an industry-by-industry basis. A risk management framework is in place to set and approve industry limits as well as to provide ongoing monitoring. Management's Credit Risk Committee (CRC) oversees industry limit governance.

Diversified financials, our largest industry concentration with committed exposure of $113.0 billion, decreased $5.1 billion, or four percent, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The decline primarily reflected lower margin loans and consumer finance exposure.

Real estate, our second-largest industry concentration with committed exposure of $70.7 billion, decreased $5.7 billion, or seven percent, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease was largely driven by portfolio sales, and a combination of prepayments and paydowns due to favorable market liquidity, and lower levels of originations. Real estate construction and land development exposure represented 13 percent and 14 percent of the total real estate industry committed exposure at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For more information on commercial real estate and related portfolios, see Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Commercial Real Estate on page 105.

The following changes in our industry concentrations occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Committed exposure to the healthcare equipment and services industry increased $6.8 billion, or 14 percent, primarily driven by bridge financing for acquisitions. Food, beverage and tobacco committed exposure increased $3.4 billion, or 11 percent, primarily reflecting bridge financing in the beverage sector. Telecommunications services committed exposure decreased $2.4 billion, or 21 percent, primarily reflecting broadly distributed commitment reductions and paydowns. Retailing industry committed exposure increased $1.7 billion, or three percent, driven by higher exposure to diversified wholesalers and internet retail.

Our committed state and municipal exposure of $37.7 billion at September 30, 2014 consisted of $31.5 billion of commercial utilized exposure (including $19.6 billion of funded loans, $6.5 billion of SBLCs and $2.1 billion of derivative assets) and $6.2 billion of unfunded commercial exposure (primarily unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit) and is reported in the government and public education industry in Table 57. With the economy gradually strengthening, most state and local governments are experiencing improved fiscal circumstances and continue to honor debt obligations as agreed. While historical default rates have been low, as part of our overall and ongoing risk management processes, we continually monitor these exposures through a rigorous review process. Additionally, internal communications are regularly circulated such that exposure levels are maintained in compliance with established concentration guidelines.


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Table 57
Commercial Credit Exposure by Industry (1)
 
Commercial
Utilized
 
Total Commercial
Committed
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Diversified financials
$
68,739

 
$
76,673

 
$
112,957

 
$
118,092

Real estate (2)
51,006

 
54,336

 
70,739

 
76,418

Retailing
34,129

 
32,859

 
56,326

 
54,616

Healthcare equipment and services
32,415

 
30,828

 
55,847

 
49,063

Capital goods
29,116

 
28,016

 
52,469

 
52,849

Government and public education
41,648

 
40,253

 
48,786

 
48,322

Banking
42,772

 
41,399

 
48,204

 
48,078

Materials
23,378

 
22,384

 
43,443

 
42,699

Energy
20,338

 
19,739

 
41,454

 
41,156

Consumer services
21,486

 
21,080

 
34,067

 
34,217

Food, beverage and tobacco
15,460

 
14,437

 
33,897

 
30,541

Commercial services and supplies
18,808

 
19,770

 
30,819

 
32,007

Utilities
9,528

 
9,253

 
25,772

 
25,243

Transportation
16,149

 
15,280

 
23,307

 
22,595

Media
11,886

 
13,070

 
22,971

 
22,655

Individuals and trusts
16,107

 
14,864

 
20,238

 
18,681

Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
4,433

 
6,455

 
15,066

 
13,986

Software and services
5,641

 
6,814

 
12,783

 
14,172

Technology hardware and equipment
5,387

 
6,166

 
12,041

 
12,733

Insurance, including monolines
5,023

 
5,926

 
11,169

 
12,203

Consumer durables and apparel
5,690

 
5,427

 
10,015

 
9,757

Automobiles and components
3,768

 
3,165

 
9,420

 
8,424

Telecommunication services
3,702

 
4,541

 
9,008

 
11,423

Food and staples retailing
3,742

 
3,950

 
7,214

 
7,909

Religious and social organizations
4,978

 
5,452

 
6,586

 
7,677

Other
5,253

 
5,357

 
9,373

 
8,309

Total commercial credit exposure by industry
$
500,582

 
$
507,494

 
$
823,971

 
$
823,825

Net credit default protection purchased on total commitments (3)
 
 
 
 
$
(6,878
)
 
$
(8,085
)
(1) 
Includes U.S. small business commercial exposure.
(2) 
Industries are viewed from a variety of perspectives to best isolate the perceived risks. For purposes of this table, the real estate industry is defined based on the borrowers' or counterparties' primary business activity using operating cash flows and primary source of repayment as key factors.
(3) 
Represents net notional credit protection purchased. For additional information, see Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Risk Mitigation on page 112.

Monoline Exposure

Monoline exposure is reported in the insurance industry and managed under insurance portfolio industry limits. We have indirect exposure to monolines primarily in the form of guarantees supporting our loans, investment portfolios, securitizations and credit-enhanced securities as part of our public finance business, and other selected products. Such indirect exposure exists when we purchase credit protection from monolines to hedge all or a portion of the credit risk on certain credit exposures including loans and collateralized debt obligations (CDOs). We underwrite our public finance exposure by evaluating the underlying securities.

We also have indirect exposure to monolines in the form of guarantees supporting our mortgage and other loan sales. Indirect exposure may exist when credit protection was purchased from monolines to hedge all or a portion of the credit risk on certain mortgage and other loan exposures. A loss may occur when we are required to repurchase a loan due to a breach of the representations and warranties, and the market value of the loan has declined, or we are required to indemnify or provide recourse for a guarantor's loss. For more information regarding our exposure to representations and warranties, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Representations and Warranties on page 54 and Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Table 58 presents the notional amount of our monoline derivative credit exposure, mark-to-market adjustment and the counterparty credit valuation adjustment. The notional amount of monoline exposure decreased $2.6 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to terminations, paydowns and maturities of monoline contracts.

Table 58
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Credit Exposures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Notional amount of monoline exposure
 
 
 
 
$
7,993

 
$
10,631

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mark-to-market
 
 
 
 
$
91

 
$
97

Counterparty credit valuation adjustment
 
 
 
 
(7
)
 
(15
)
Net mark-to-market
 
 
 
 
$
84

 
$
82

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Gains (losses) from credit valuation changes
$
(2
)
 
$
16

 
$
1

 
$
61


Risk Mitigation

We purchase credit protection to cover the funded portion as well as the unfunded portion of certain credit exposures. To lower the cost of obtaining our desired credit protection levels, we may add credit exposure within an industry, borrower or counterparty group by selling protection.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, net notional credit default protection purchased in our credit derivatives portfolio to hedge our funded and unfunded exposures for which we elected the fair value option, as well as certain other credit exposures, was $6.9 billion and $8.1 billion. We recorded net gains of $15 million and net losses of $87 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to net losses of $109 million and $238 million for the same periods in 2013 on these positions. The gains and losses on these instruments were offset by gains and losses on the related exposures. The VaR results for these exposures are included in the fair value option portfolio information in Table 66. For additional information, see Trading Risk Management on page 122.

Tables 59 and 60 present the maturity profiles and the credit exposure debt ratings of the net credit default protection portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 59
Net Credit Default Protection by Maturity
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Less than or equal to one year
45
%
 
35
%
Greater than one year and less than or equal to five years
53

 
63

Greater than five years
2

 
2

Total net credit default protection
100
%
 
100
%


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Table 60
Net Credit Default Protection by Credit Exposure Debt Rating
(Dollars in millions)
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Ratings (1, 2)
Net
Notional (3)
 
Percent of
Total
 
Net
Notional (3)
 
Percent of
Total
AA
$
(76
)
 
1.1
 %
 
$
(7
)
 
0.1
 %
A
(1,371
)
 
19.9

 
(2,560
)
 
31.7

BBB
(3,849
)
 
56.0

 
(3,880
)
 
48.0

BB
(906
)
 
13.2

 
(1,137
)
 
14.1

B
(577
)
 
8.4

 
(452
)
 
5.6

CCC and below
(122
)
 
1.8

 
(115
)
 
1.4

NR (4)
23

 
(0.4
)
 
66

 
(0.9
)
Total net credit default protection
$
(6,878
)
 
100.0
 %
 
$
(8,085
)
 
100.0
 %
(1) 
Ratings are refreshed on a quarterly basis.
(2) 
Ratings of BBB- or higher are considered to meet the definition of investment grade.
(3) 
Represents net credit default protection (purchased) sold.
(4) 
NR is comprised of index positions held and any names that have not been rated.

In addition to our net notional credit default protection purchased to cover the funded and unfunded portion of certain credit exposures, credit derivatives are used for market-making activities for clients and establishing positions intended to profit from directional or relative value changes. We execute the majority of our credit derivative trades in the OTC market with large, multinational financial institutions, including broker-dealers and, to a lesser degree, with a variety of other investors. Because these transactions are executed in the OTC market, we are subject to settlement risk. We are also subject to credit risk in the event that these counterparties fail to perform under the terms of these contracts. In most cases, credit derivative transactions are executed on a daily margin basis. Therefore, events such as a credit downgrade, depending on the ultimate rating level, or a breach of credit covenants would typically require an increase in the amount of collateral required by the counterparty, where applicable, and/or allow us to take additional protective measures such as early termination of all trades.

Table 61 presents the total contract/notional amount of credit derivatives outstanding and includes both purchased and written credit derivatives. The credit risk amounts are measured as net asset exposure by counterparty, taking into consideration all contracts with the counterparty. For more information on our written credit derivatives, see Note 2 – Derivatives to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The credit risk amounts discussed above and presented in Table 61 take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements while amounts disclosed in Note 2 – Derivatives to the Consolidated Financial Statements are shown on a gross basis. Credit risk reflects the potential benefit from offsetting exposure to non-credit derivative products with the same counterparties that may be netted upon the occurrence of certain events, thereby reducing our overall exposure.

Table 61
Credit Derivatives
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Contract/
Notional
 
Credit Risk
 
Contract/
Notional
 
Credit Risk
Purchased credit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit default swaps
$
1,194,966

 
$
4,364

 
$
1,305,090

 
$
6,042

Total return swaps/other
69,142

 
320

 
38,094

 
402

Total purchased credit derivatives
$
1,264,108

 
$
4,684

 
$
1,343,184

 
$
6,444

Written credit derivatives:
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Credit default swaps
$
1,163,586

 
n/a

 
$
1,265,380

 
n/a

Total return swaps/other
72,616

 
n/a

 
63,407

 
n/a

Total written credit derivatives
$
1,236,202

 
n/a

 
$
1,328,787

 
n/a

n/a = not applicable


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Counterparty Credit Risk Valuation Adjustments

We record counterparty credit risk valuation adjustments on certain derivative assets, including our credit default protection purchased, in order to properly reflect the credit risk of the counterparty, as presented in Table 62. We calculate CVA based on a modeled expected exposure that incorporates current market risk factors including changes in market spreads and non-credit related market factors that affect the value of a derivative. The exposure also takes into consideration credit mitigants such as legally enforceable master netting agreements and collateral. For additional information, see Note 2 – Derivatives to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Table 62
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Valuation Gains and Losses
Gains (Losses)
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
(Dollars in millions)
Gross
 
Hedge
 
Net
 
Gross

 
Hedge

 
Net
 
Gross
 
Hedge
 
Net
 
Gross

 
Hedge

 
Net
Credit valuation
$
(139
)
 
$
190

 
$
51

 
$
335

 
$
(233
)
 
$
102

 
$
179

 
$
73

 
$
252

 
$
347

 
$
(478
)
 
$
(131
)

Non-U.S. Portfolio

Our non-U.S. credit and trading portfolios are subject to country risk. We define country risk as the risk of loss from unfavorable economic and political conditions, currency fluctuations, social instability and changes in government policies. A risk management framework is in place to measure, monitor and manage non-U.S. risk and exposures. Management oversight of country risk, including cross-border risk, is the responsibility of the Country Credit Risk Committee, a subcommittee of the CRC. In addition to the direct risk of doing business in a country, we also are exposed to indirect country risks (e.g., related to the collateral received on secured financing transactions or related to client clearing activities). These indirect exposures are managed in the normal course of business through credit, market and operational risk governance, rather than through country risk governance.

Non-U.S. exposure is presented on an internal risk management basis and includes sovereign and non-sovereign credit exposure, securities and other investments issued by or domiciled in countries other than the U.S. The risk assignments by country can be adjusted for external guarantees and certain collateral types. Exposures that are subject to external guarantees are reported under the country of the guarantor. Exposures with tangible collateral are reflected in the country where the collateral is held. For securities received, other than cross-border resale agreements, outstandings are assigned to the domicile of the issuer of the securities.

Funded loans and loan equivalents include loans, leases, and other extensions of credit and funds, including letters of credit and due from placements, which have not been reduced by collateral, hedges or credit default protection. Funded loans and loan equivalents are reported net of charge-offs but prior to any allowance for loan and lease losses. Unfunded commitments are the undrawn portion of legally binding commitments related to loans and loan equivalents.

Net counterparty exposure includes the fair value of derivatives, including the counterparty risk associated with credit default swaps (CDS), and secured financing transactions. Derivative exposures are presented net of collateral, which is predominantly cash, pledged under legally enforceable master netting agreements. Secured financing transaction exposures are presented net of eligible cash or securities pledged as collateral.

Securities and other investments are carried at fair value and long securities exposures are netted against short exposures with the same underlying issuer to, but not below, zero (i.e., negative issuer exposures are reported as zero). Other investments include our GPI portfolio and strategic investments.

Net country exposure represents country exposure less hedges and credit default protection purchased, net of credit default protection sold. We hedge certain of our country exposures with credit default protection primarily in the form of single-name, as well as indexed and tranched CDS. The exposures associated with these hedges represent the amount that would be realized upon the isolated default of an individual issuer in the relevant country assuming a zero recovery rate for that individual issuer, and are calculated based on the CDS notional amount less any fair value receivable or payable. Changes in the assumption of an isolated default can produce different results in a particular tranche.


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Table 63 presents our 20 largest non-U.S. country exposures at September 30, 2014. These exposures accounted for 88 percent of our total non-U.S. exposure at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Net country exposure for these 20 countries increased $7.3 billion from December 31, 2013 driven by higher derivatives and trading securities exposure in the United Kingdom, France and Italy and increased funded and unfunded loan and loan equivalents exposure in Japan, Netherlands and Hong Kong. These increases were partially offset by reductions in funded and unfunded loan and loan equivalents exposure in Italy, Russia and Germany, and decreases in securities exposure in Brazil and Germany.

Table 63
Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure
(Dollars in millions)
Funded Loans and Loan Equivalents
 
Unfunded Loan Commitments
 
Net Counterparty Exposure
 
Securities/
Other
Investments
 
Country Exposure at September 30
2014
 
Hedges and Credit Default Protection
 
Net Country Exposure at September 30
2014
 
Increase (Decrease) from December 31
2013
United Kingdom
$
24,718

 
$
12,288

 
$
7,245

 
$
7,063

 
$
51,314

 
$
(4,579
)
 
$
46,735

 
$
3,149

Canada
5,807

 
6,803

 
2,035

 
5,730

 
20,375

 
(2,170
)
 
18,205

 
(206
)
China
10,898

 
635

 
680

 
2,085

 
14,298

 
(511
)
 
13,787

 
866

Brazil
9,226

 
663

 
343

 
2,969

 
13,201

 
(410
)
 
12,791

 
(841
)
France
1,922

 
6,217

 
1,395

 
7,331

 
16,865

 
(4,835
)
 
12,030

 
1,867

Japan
8,060

 
542

 
1,760

 
2,054

 
12,416

 
(1,293
)
 
11,123

 
3,008

Germany
4,348

 
5,908

 
2,505

 
2,222

 
14,983

 
(3,893
)
 
11,090

 
(1,628
)
India
5,563

 
758

 
240

 
3,760

 
10,321

 
(226
)
 
10,095

 
(156
)
Netherlands
3,743

 
3,942

 
716

 
2,311

 
10,712

 
(1,544
)
 
9,168

 
1,533

Australia
3,421

 
2,351

 
573

 
2,390

 
8,735

 
(333
)
 
8,402

 
405

Hong Kong
6,546

 
399

 
205

 
609

 
7,759

 
(33
)
 
7,726

 
2,369

South Korea
3,670

 
903

 
547

 
2,452

 
7,572

 
(683
)
 
6,889

 
454

Switzerland
2,121

 
2,668

 
942

 
590

 
6,321

 
(1,369
)
 
4,952

 
(594
)
Italy
2,733

 
1,230

 
1,827

 
2,374

 
8,164

 
(3,340
)
 
4,824

 
(378
)
Singapore
2,049

 
207

 
310

 
1,598

 
4,164

 
(71
)
 
4,093

 
264

Taiwan
2,517

 

 
214

 
1,193

 
3,924

 

 
3,924

 
(148
)
Mexico
3,212

 
615

 
130

 
234

 
4,191

 
(331
)
 
3,860

 
(139
)
Russia
4,935

 
87

 
321

 
58

 
5,401

 
(1,594
)
 
3,807

 
(2,915
)
Spain
2,567

 
834

 
134

 
933

 
4,468

 
(1,005
)
 
3,463

 
60

Luxembourg
799

 
1,275

 
266

 
105

 
2,445

 
(413
)
 
2,032

 
378

Total top 20 non-U.S. countries exposure
$
108,855

 
$
48,325

 
$
22,388

 
$
48,061

 
$
227,629

 
$
(28,633
)
 
$
198,996

 
$
7,348


Russian intervention in Ukraine during 2014 significantly increased regional geopolitical tensions. Net exposure to Russia was reduced to $3.8 billion at September 30, 2014, concentrated in oil and gas companies and commercial banks. Our exposure to Ukraine was minimal. In response to Russian actions, U.S. and European governments have imposed sanctions on a limited number of Russian individuals and business entities. The situation remains fluid with potential for further escalation of geopolitical tensions, increased severity of sanctions against Russian interests, and possible Russian counter-measures.

Certain European countries, including Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain, have experienced varying degrees of financial stress in recent years. While market conditions have stabilized, policymakers continue to address fundamental challenges of competitiveness, growth and high unemployment. A return of financial instability in these countries could disrupt financial markets and have a detrimental impact on global economic conditions and sovereign and non-sovereign debt in these countries. Net exposure at September 30, 2014 to Italy and Spain was $4.8 billion and $3.5 billion as presented in Table 63. Net exposure at September 30, 2014 to Greece, Ireland and Portugal, in aggregate, was $2.1 billion. We expect to continue to support client activities in the region and our exposures may vary over time as we monitor the situation and manage our risk profile.



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Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses increased $340 million to $636 million, and decreased $1.2 billion to $2.1 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013. The provision for credit losses was $407 million and $1.4 billion lower than net charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, resulting in a reduction in the allowance for credit losses primarily due to continued improvement in the home loans and credit card portfolios, partially offset by $400 million of additional costs associated with the consumer relief portion of the DoJ Settlement. In the nine months ended September 30, 2014, these reductions were partially offset by an increase in the allowance for credit losses for the commercial portfolio. This compared to a reduction of $1.4 billion and $3.1 billion in the allowance for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

The provision for credit losses for the consumer portfolio increased $734 million to $544 million, and decreased $934 million to $1.4 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to $400 million of additional costs associated with the consumer relief portion of the DoJ Settlement and recoveries in the PCI loan portfolio in the prior year. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to continued improvement in the home loans portfolios as a result of increased home prices, improved delinquencies and continued loan balance run-off, as well as improvement in the credit card portfolios primarily driven by lower delinquencies. There was no provision for credit losses related to the PCI loan portfolio for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and a provision benefit of $106 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This compared to a benefit of $248 million and $707 million for the same periods in 2013. For more information on the DoJ Settlement, see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations – Other Mortgage-related Matters on page 61.

The provision for credit losses for the commercial portfolio, including unfunded lending commitments, decreased $394 million to $92 million, and $230 million to $705 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 driven by improved asset quality in the current year.


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Allowance for Credit Losses
 
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

The allowance for loan and lease losses is comprised of two components. The first component covers nonperforming commercial loans and TDRs. The second component covers loans and leases on which there are incurred losses that are not yet individually identifiable, as well as incurred losses that may not be represented in the loss forecast models. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses based on the total of these two components, each of which is described in more detail below. The allowance for loan and lease losses excludes LHFS and loans accounted for under the fair value option as the fair value reflects a credit risk component.

The first component of the allowance for loan and lease losses covers both nonperforming commercial loans and all TDRs within the consumer and commercial portfolios. These loans are subject to impairment measurement based on the present value of projected future cash flows discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate, or in certain circumstances, impairment may also be based upon the collateral value or the loan's observable market price if available. Impairment measurement for the renegotiated consumer credit card, small business credit card and unsecured consumer TDR portfolios is based on the present value of projected cash flows discounted using the average portfolio contractual interest rate, excluding promotionally priced loans, in effect prior to restructuring. For purposes of computing this specific loss component of the allowance, larger impaired loans are evaluated individually and smaller impaired loans are evaluated as a pool using historical experience for the respective product types and risk ratings of the loans.

The second component of the allowance for loan and lease losses covers the remaining consumer and commercial loans and leases that have incurred losses that are not yet individually identifiable. The allowance for consumer and certain homogeneous commercial loan and lease products is based on aggregated portfolio evaluations, generally by product type. Loss forecast models are utilized that consider a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss experience, estimated defaults or foreclosures based on portfolio trends, delinquencies, economic trends and credit scores. Our consumer real estate loss forecast model estimates the portion of loans that will default based on individual loan attributes, the most significant of which are refreshed LTV or CLTV, and borrower credit score as well as vintage and geography, all of which are further broken down into current delinquency status. Additionally, we incorporate the delinquency status of underlying first-lien loans on our junior-lien home equity portfolio in our allowance process. Incorporating refreshed LTV and CLTV into our probability of default allows us to factor the impact of changes in home prices into our allowance for loan and lease losses. These loss forecast models are updated on a quarterly basis to incorporate information reflecting the current economic environment. As of September 30, 2014, the loss forecast process resulted in reductions in the allowance for all major consumer portfolios compared to December 31, 2013.

The allowance for commercial loan and lease losses is established by product type after analyzing historical loss experience, internal risk rating, current economic conditions, industry performance trends, geographic and obligor concentrations within each portfolio and any other pertinent information. The statistical models for commercial loans are generally updated annually and utilize our historical database of actual defaults and other data. The loan risk ratings and composition of the commercial portfolios used to calculate the allowance are updated quarterly to incorporate the most recent data reflecting the current economic environment. For risk-rated commercial loans, we estimate the probability of default and the LGD based on our historical experience of defaults and credit losses. Factors considered when assessing the internal risk rating include the value of the underlying collateral, if applicable, the industry in which the obligor operates, the obligor's liquidity and other financial indicators, and other quantitative and qualitative factors relevant to the obligor's credit risk. As of September 30, 2014, the allowance increased for all major commercial portfolios compared to December 31, 2013.

Also included within the second component of the allowance for loan and lease losses are reserves to cover losses that are incurred but, in our assessment, may not be adequately represented in the historical loss data used in the loss forecast models. For example, factors that we consider include, among others, changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in economic and business conditions, changes in the nature and size of the portfolio, changes in portfolio concentrations, changes in the volume and severity of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, the effect of external factors such as competition, and legal and regulatory requirements. We also consider factors that are applicable to unique portfolio segments. For example, we consider the risk of uncertainty in our loss forecasting models related to junior-lien home equity loans that are current, but have first-lien loans that we do not service that are 30 days or more past due. In addition, we consider the increased risk of default associated with our interest-only loans that have yet to enter the amortization period. Further, we consider the inherent uncertainty in mathematical models that are built upon historical data.


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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the factors that impacted the allowance for loan and lease losses included overall improvements in the credit quality of the portfolios driven by continuing improvements in the U.S. economy and housing and labor markets, continuing proactive credit risk management initiatives and the impact of recent higher credit quality originations. Additionally, the resolution of uncertainties through current recognition of net charge-offs has impacted the amount of reserve needed in certain portfolios. Evidencing the improvements in the U.S. economy and housing and labor markets are modest growth in consumer spending, improvements in unemployment levels, a decrease in the absolute level and our share of national consumer bankruptcy filings, and a rise in both residential building activity and overall home prices. In addition to these improvements, paydowns, charge-offs, sales, returns to performing status and upgrades out of criticized continued to outpace new nonaccrual loans and reservable criticized commercial loans.

We monitor differences between estimated and actual incurred loan and lease losses. This monitoring process includes periodic assessments by senior management of loan and lease portfolios and the models used to estimate incurred losses in those portfolios.

Additions to, or reductions of, the allowance for loan and lease losses generally are recorded through charges or credits to the provision for credit losses. Credit exposures deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan and lease losses. Recoveries of previously charged off amounts are credited to the allowance for loan and lease losses.

The allowance for loan and lease losses for the consumer portfolio, as presented in Table 65, was $10.7 billion at September 30, 2014, a decrease of $2.7 billion from December 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily in the residential mortgage and home equity portfolios due to increased home prices, as evidenced by improving LTV statistics as presented in Tables 35 and 37, improved delinquencies and a decrease in consumer loan balances. Further, the residential mortgage and home equity allowance declined due to write-offs in our PCI loan portfolio. These write-offs decreased the PCI valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses.

The decrease in the allowance related to the U.S. credit card and unsecured consumer lending portfolios in CBB was primarily due to improvement in delinquencies and bankruptcies. For example, in the U.S. credit card portfolio, accruing loans 30 days or more past due decreased to $1.7 billion at September 30, 2014 from $2.1 billion (to 1.91 percent from 2.25 percent of outstanding U.S. credit card loans) at December 31, 2013, and accruing loans 90 days or more past due decreased to $831 million at September 30, 2014 from $1.1 billion (to 0.93 percent from 1.14 percent of outstanding U.S. credit card loans) at December 31, 2013. See Tables 32, 33, 42 and 44 for additional details on key credit statistics for the credit card and other unsecured consumer lending portfolios.

The allowance for loan and lease losses for the commercial portfolio, as presented in Table 65, was $4.4 billion at September 30, 2014, an increase of $427 million from December 31, 2013. The commercial utilized reservable criticized exposure decreased to $11.8 billion at September 30, 2014 from $12.9 billion (to 2.79 percent from 3.02 percent of total commercial utilized reservable exposure) at December 31, 2013. Nonperforming commercial loans increased $43 million from December 31, 2013 to $1.4 billion at September 30, 2014 (to 0.35 percent from 0.34 percent of outstanding commercial loans). See Tables 48, 49 and 51 for additional details on key commercial credit statistics.

The allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding was 1.71 percent at September 30, 2014 compared to 1.90 percent at December 31, 2013. The decrease in the ratio was primarily due to improved credit quality driven by improved economic conditions and write-offs in the PCI loan portfolio. The September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ratios above include the PCI loan portfolio. Excluding the PCI loan portfolio, the allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding was 1.57 percent at September 30, 2014 compared to 1.67 percent at December 31, 2013.

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Table 64 presents a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses, which includes the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Table 64
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Credit Losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period
$
15,811

 
$
21,235

 
$
17,428

 
$
24,179

Loans and leases charged off
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
(220
)
 
(346
)
 
(715
)
 
(1,100
)
Home equity
(265
)
 
(420
)
 
(998
)
 
(1,795
)
U.S. credit card
(737
)
 
(950
)
 
(2,355
)
 
(3,174
)
Non-U.S. credit card
(90
)
 
(122
)
 
(284
)
 
(404
)
Direct/Indirect consumer
(103
)
 
(151
)
 
(344
)
 
(563
)
Other consumer
(64
)
 
(73
)
 
(190
)
 
(197
)
Total consumer charge-offs
(1,479
)
 
(2,062
)
 
(4,886
)
 
(7,233
)
U.S. commercial (1)
(172
)
 
(227
)
 
(433
)
 
(648
)
Commercial real estate
(13
)
 
(30
)
 
(23
)
 
(228
)
Commercial lease financing
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 
(3
)
Non-U.S. commercial

 
(9
)
 
(32
)
 
(29
)
Total commercial charge-offs
(188
)
 
(267
)
 
(493
)
 
(908
)
Total loans and leases charged off
(1,667
)
 
(2,329
)
 
(5,379
)
 
(8,141
)
Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
167

 
125

 
570

 
225

Home equity
176

 
118

 
368

 
323

U.S. credit card
112

 
162

 
329

 
522

Non-U.S. credit card
23

 
33

 
94

 
99

Direct/Indirect consumer
69

 
89

 
219

 
291

Other consumer
8

 
8

 
29

 
29

Total consumer recoveries
555

 
535

 
1,609

 
1,489

U.S. commercial (2)
45

 
68

 
153

 
201

Commercial real estate
19

 
19

 
98

 
80

Commercial lease financing
6

 
9

 
15

 
26

Non-U.S. commercial
(1
)
 
11

 

 
30

Total commercial recoveries
69

 
107

 
266

 
337

Total recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off
624

 
642

 
1,875

 
1,826

Net charge-offs
(1,043
)
 
(1,687
)
 
(3,504
)
 
(6,315
)
Write-offs of PCI loans
(246
)
 
(443
)
 
(797
)
 
(1,595
)
Provision for loan and lease losses
610

 
291

 
2,011

 
3,242

Other (3)
(26
)
 
36

 
(32
)
 
(79
)
Allowance for loan and lease losses, September 30
15,106

 
19,432

 
15,106

 
19,432

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period
503

 
474

 
484

 
513

Provision for unfunded lending commitments
26

 
5

 
45

 
(22
)
Other

 
1

 

 
(11
)
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, September 30
529

 
480

 
529

 
480

Allowance for credit losses, September 30
$
15,635

 
$
19,912

 
$
15,635

 
$
19,912

(1) 
Includes U.S. small business commercial charge-offs of $83 million and $257 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $113 million and $370 million for the same periods in 2013.
(2) 
Includes U.S. small business commercial recoveries of $14 million and $46 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $22 million and $79 million for the same periods in 2013.
(3) 
Primarily represents the net impact of portfolio sales, consolidations and deconsolidations, and foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Table 64
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Loan and allowance ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases outstanding at September 30 (4)
$
883,132

 
$
924,196

 
$
883,132

 
$
924,196

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding at September 30 (4)
1.71
%
 
2.10
%
 
1.71
%
 
2.10
%
Consumer allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total consumer loans and leases outstanding at September 30 (5)
2.14

 
2.97

 
2.14

 
2.97

Commercial allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total commercial loans and leases outstanding at September 30 (6)
1.15

 
0.90

 
1.15

 
0.90

Average loans and leases outstanding (4)
$
890,353

 
$
914,187

 
$
900,239

 
$
905,664

Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (4, 7)
0.46
%
 
0.73
%
 
0.52
%
 
0.93
%
Annualized net charge-offs and PCI write-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (4)
0.57

 
0.92

 
0.64

 
1.17

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases at September 30 (4, 8)
112

 
100

 
112

 
100

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at September 30 to annualized net charge-offs (7)
3.65

 
2.90

 
3.22

 
2.30

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at September 30 to annualized net charge-offs and PCI write-offs
2.95

 
2.30

 
2.63

 
1.84

Amounts included in allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases at September 30 (9)
$
6,013

 
$
8,972

 
$
6,013

 
$
8,972

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases, excluding the allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases at September 30 (4, 9)
67
%
 
54
%
 
67
%
 
54
%
Loan and allowance ratios excluding PCI loans and the related valuation allowance: (10)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding at September 30 (4)
1.57
%
 
1.81
%
 
1.57
%
 
1.81
%
Consumer allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total consumer loans and leases outstanding at September 30 (5)
1.91

 
2.49

 
1.91

 
2.49

Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding (4)
0.48

 
0.75

 
0.53

 
0.96

Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases at September 30 (4, 8)
100

 
84

 
100

 
84

Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at September 30 to annualized net charge-offs
3.27

 
2.42

 
2.88

 
1.92

(4) 
Outstanding loan and lease balances and ratios do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option of $8.2 billion and $10.2 billion at September 30, 2014 and 2013. Average loans accounted for under the fair value option were $8.9 billion and $10.1 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $9.8 billion and $9.2 billion for the same periods in 2013.
(5) 
Excludes consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option of $2.1 billion and $2.2 billion at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(6) 
Excludes commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option of $6.1 billion and $8.0 billion at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(7) 
Net charge-offs exclude $246 million and $797 million of write-offs in the PCI loan portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $443 million and $1.6 billion for the same periods in 2013. These write-offs decreased the PCI valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. For more information on PCI write-offs, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Purchased Credit-impaired Loan Portfolio on page 95.
(8) 
For more information on our definition of nonperforming loans, see pages 100 and 109.
(9) 
Primarily includes amounts allocated to U.S. credit card and unsecured consumer lending portfolios in CBB, PCI loans and the non-U.S. credit card portfolio in All Other.
(10) 
For more information on the PCI loan portfolio and the valuation allowance for PCI loans, see Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Note 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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For reporting purposes, we allocate the allowance for credit losses across products. However, the allowance is generally available to absorb any credit losses without restriction. Table 65 presents our allocation by product type.

Table 65
Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses by Product Type
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Amount
 
Percent of
Total
 
Percent of
Loans and
Leases
Outstanding 
(1)
 
Amount
 
Percent of
Total
 
Percent of
Loans and
Leases
Outstanding
(1)
Allowance for loan and lease losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
$
3,022

 
20.01
%
 
1.34
%
 
$
4,084

 
23.43
%
 
1.65
%
Home equity
3,454

 
22.87

 
3.95

 
4,434

 
25.44

 
4.73

U.S. credit card
3,395

 
22.47

 
3.81

 
3,930

 
22.55

 
4.26

Non-U.S. credit card
388

 
2.57

 
3.39

 
459

 
2.63

 
3.98

Direct/Indirect consumer
331

 
2.19

 
0.40

 
417

 
2.39

 
0.51

Other consumer
84

 
0.55

 
3.90

 
99

 
0.58

 
5.02

Total consumer
10,674

 
70.66

 
2.14

 
13,423

 
77.02

 
2.53

U.S. commercial (2)
2,587

 
17.12

 
1.13

 
2,394

 
13.74

 
1.06

Commercial real estate
1,030

 
6.82

 
2.19

 
917

 
5.26

 
1.91

Commercial lease financing
157

 
1.04

 
0.64

 
118

 
0.68

 
0.47

Non-U.S. commercial
658

 
4.36

 
0.78

 
576

 
3.30

 
0.64

Total commercial (3)
4,432

 
29.34

 
1.15

 
4,005

 
22.98

 
1.03

Allowance for loan and lease losses (4)
15,106

 
100.00
%
 
1.71

 
17,428

 
100.00
%
 
1.90

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
529

 
 
 
 
 
484

 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit losses
$
15,635

 
 
 
 
 
$
17,912

 
 
 
 
(1) 
Ratios are calculated as allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of loans and leases outstanding excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option. Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option included residential mortgage loans of $2.0 billion and $2.0 billion and home equity loans of $179 million and $147 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option included U.S. commercial loans of $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion and non-U.S. commercial loans of $4.8 billion and $6.4 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(2) 
Includes allowance for loan and lease losses for U.S. small business commercial loans of $530 million and $462 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(3) 
Includes allowance for loan and lease losses for impaired commercial loans of $188 million and $277 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(4) 
Includes $1.6 billion and $2.5 billion of valuation allowance presented with the allowance for loan and lease losses related to PCI loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments

In addition to the allowance for loan and lease losses, we also estimate probable losses related to unfunded lending commitments such as letters of credit, financial guarantees, unfunded bankers' acceptances and binding loan commitments, excluding commitments accounted for under the fair value option. Unfunded lending commitments are subject to the same assessment as funded loans, including estimates of probability of default and LGD. Due to the nature of unfunded commitments, the estimate of probable losses must also consider utilization. To estimate the portion of these undrawn commitments that is likely to be drawn by a borrower at the time of estimated default, analyses of the Corporation's historical experience are applied to the unfunded commitments to estimate the funded EAD. The expected loss for unfunded lending commitments is the product of the probability of default, the LGD and the EAD, adjusted for any qualitative factors including economic uncertainty and inherent imprecision in models.

The reserve for unfunded lending commitments was $529 million at September 30, 2014, an increase of $45 million from December 31, 2013, driven by increases in expected losses.


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Market Risk Management

Market risk is the risk that values of assets and liabilities or revenues will be adversely affected by changes in market conditions. This risk is inherent in the financial instruments associated with our operations, primarily within our Global Markets segment. We are also exposed to these risks in other areas of the Corporation (e.g., our ALM activities). In the event of market stress, these risks could have a material impact on the results of the Corporation. For additional information, see Interest Rate Risk Management for Non-trading Activities on page 128.

Our traditional banking loan and deposit products are non-trading positions and are generally reported at amortized cost for assets or the amount owed for liabilities (historical cost). However, these positions are still subject to changes in economic value based on varying market conditions, with one of the primary risks being changes in the levels of interest rates. The risk of adverse changes in the economic value of our non-trading positions arising from changes in interest rates is managed through our ALM activities. We have elected to account for certain assets and liabilities under the fair value option.

Our trading positions are reported at fair value with changes reflected in income. Trading positions are subject to various changes in market-based risk factors. The majority of this risk is generated by our activities in the interest rate, foreign exchange, credit, equity and commodities markets. In addition, the values of assets and liabilities could change due to market liquidity, correlations across markets and expectations of market volatility. We seek to manage these risk exposures by using a variety of techniques that encompass a broad range of financial instruments. The key risk management techniques are discussed in more detail in the Trading Risk Management section.

Global Markets Risk Management is an independent function within the Corporation that supports the Global Banking and Markets Risk Executive. The Global Markets Risk Committee (GMRC), chaired by the Global Markets Risk Executive, has been designated by the Asset Liability and Market Risk Committee (ALMRC) as the primary risk governance authority for Global Markets. The GMRC's focus is to take a forward-looking view of the primary credit, market and operational risks impacting Global Markets and prioritize those that need a proactive risk mitigation strategy.

Global Markets Risk Management is responsible for providing senior management with a clear and comprehensive understanding of the trading risks to which the Corporation is exposed. These responsibilities include ownership of market risk policy, developing and maintaining quantitative risk models, calculating aggregated risk measures, establishing and monitoring position limits consistent with risk appetite, conducting daily reviews and analysis of trading inventory, approving material risk exposures and fulfilling regulatory requirements. Market risks that impact businesses outside of Global Markets are monitored and governed by their respective governance functions.

Quantitative risk models, such as VaR, are an essential component in evaluating the market risks within a portfolio. The Enterprise Model Risk Committee (EMRC) reports to the ALMRC and is responsible for providing management oversight and approval of model risk management and governance. The EMRC defines model risk standards, consistent with the Corporation's risk framework and risk appetite, prevailing regulatory guidance and industry best practice. Models must meet certain validation criteria, including effective challenge of the model development process and a sufficient demonstration of developmental evidence incorporating a comparison of alternative theories and approaches. The EMRC ensures model standards are consistent with model risk requirements and monitors the effective challenge in the model validation process across the Corporation. In addition, the relevant stakeholders must agree on any required actions or restrictions to the models and maintain a stringent monitoring process to ensure continued compliance.

For more information on the fair value of certain financial assets and liabilities, see Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For more information on our market risk management process, see page 108 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Trading Risk Management

To evaluate risk in our trading activities, we focus on the actual and potential volatility of revenues generated by individual positions as well as portfolios of positions. Various techniques and procedures are utilized to enable the most complete understanding of these risks. Quantitative measures of market risk are evaluated on a daily basis from a single position to the portfolio of the Corporation. These measures include sensitivities of positions to various market risk factors, such as the potential impact on revenue from a one basis point change in interest rates, and statistical measures utilizing both actual and hypothetical market moves, such as VaR and stress testing. Periods of extreme market stress influence the reliability of these techniques to varying degrees. Qualitative evaluations of market risk utilize the suite of quantitative risk measures while understanding each of their respective limitations. Additionally, risk managers independently evaluate the risk of the portfolios under the current market environment and potential future environments.


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VaR is a common statistic used to measure market risk as it allows the aggregation of market risk factors, including the effects of portfolio diversification. A VaR model simulates the value of a portfolio under a range of scenarios in order to generate a distribution of potential gains and losses. VaR represents the loss a portfolio is not expected to exceed more than a certain number of times per period, based on a specified holding period, confidence level and window of historical data. We use one VaR model consistently across the trading portfolios that uses a historical simulation approach based on a three-year window of historical data. Our primary VaR statistic is equivalent to a 99 percent confidence level. This means that for a VaR with a one-day holding period, there should not be losses in excess of VaR, on average, 99 out of 100 trading days.

Within any VaR model, there are significant and numerous assumptions that will differ from company to company. The accuracy of a VaR model depends on the availability and quality of historical data for each of the risk factors in the portfolio. A VaR model may require additional modeling assumptions for new products that do not have the necessary historical market data or for less liquid positions for which accurate daily prices are not consistently available. For positions with insufficient historical data for the VaR calculation, the process for establishing an appropriate proxy is based on fundamental and statistical analysis of the new product or less liquid position. This analysis identifies reasonable alternatives that replicate both the expected volatility and correlation to other market risk factors that the missing data would be expected to experience.

VaR may not be indicative of realized revenue volatility as changes in market conditions or in the composition of the portfolio can have a material impact on the results. In particular, the historical data used for the VaR calculation might indicate higher or lower levels of portfolio diversification than will be experienced. In order for the VaR model to reflect current market conditions, we update the historical data underlying our VaR model on a weekly basis, or more frequently during periods of market stress, and regularly review the assumptions underlying the model. A relatively minor portion of risks related to our trading positions are not included in VaR. These risks are reviewed as part of our ICAAP.

Global Markets Risk Management continually reviews, evaluates and enhances our VaR model so that it reflects the material risks in our trading portfolio. Changes to the VaR model are reviewed and approved prior to implementation and any material changes are reported to management through the appropriate governance committees.

Trading limits on quantitative risk measures, including VaR, are monitored on a daily basis. These trading limits are independently set by Global Markets Risk Management and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they remain relevant and within our overall risk appetite for market risks. Trading limits are reviewed in the context of market liquidity, volatility and strategic business priorities. Trading limits are set at both a granular level to ensure extensive coverage of risks as well as at aggregated portfolios to account for correlations among risk factors. All trading limits are approved at least annually and the ALMRC has given authority to the GMRC to approve changes to trading limits throughout the year. Approved trading limits are stored and tracked in a centralized limits management system. Trading limit excesses are communicated to management for review. Certain quantitative market risk measures and corresponding limits have been identified as critical in the Corporation's Risk Appetite Statement. These risk appetite limits are monitored on a daily basis and are approved at least annually by the Board. The market risk based risk appetite limits were not exceeded during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

In periods of market stress, the GMRC members communicate daily to discuss losses, key risk positions and any limit excesses. As a result of this process, the businesses may selectively reduce risk.

Market risk VaR for trading activities as presented in Table 66 differs from VaR used for regulatory capital calculations (regulatory VaR). The VaR disclosed in Table 66 excludes both counterparty CVA, which are adjustments to the mark-to-market value of our derivative exposures to reflect the impact of the credit quality of counterparties on our derivative assets, and the corresponding hedges. Current regulatory standards require that regulatory VaR only exclude counterparty CVA but include the corresponding hedges. The holding period for regulatory VaR for capital calculations is 10 days, while for the market risk VaR presented below, it is one day. Except for the differences between regulatory and market risk VaR regarding the inclusion of CVA hedges and the holding period used, both measures utilize the same process and methodology.


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To provide visibility of market risks to which the Corporation is exposed, Table 66 presents the total market-based trading portfolio VaR which includes our total covered positions trading portfolio and the impact from less liquid trading exposures. Covered positions are defined by regulatory standards as trading assets and liabilities, both on- and off-balance sheet, that meet a defined set of specifications. These specifications identify the most liquid trading positions which are intended to be held for a short-term horizon and where the Corporation is able to hedge the material risk elements in a two-way market. Positions in less liquid markets, or where there are restrictions on the ability to trade the positions, typically do not qualify as covered positions. Foreign exchange and commodity positions are always considered covered positions, except for structural foreign currency positions that we choose to exclude with prior regulatory approval. Certain positions related to our counterparty CVA and corresponding hedges are considered covered positions; however, these are excluded from the VaR results presented in Table 66. In addition, Table 66 presents our fair value option portfolio, which includes the funded and unfunded exposures for which we elect the fair value option and their corresponding hedges. The fair value option portfolio combined with the total market-based trading portfolio VaR represents the Corporation's total market-based portfolio VaR. This population is consistent with the risk appetite limits set by the Board.

The market risk across all business segments to which the Corporation is exposed is included in the total market-based portfolio VaR results. The majority of this portfolio is within the Global Markets segment.

Table 66 presents period-end, average, high and low daily trading VaR for the three months ended September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, as well as average daily trading VaR for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Table 66
 
 
 
Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months
 
Three Months Ended
 
Ended
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
September 30, 2013
 
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
Period End
Average
High (1)
Low (1)
 
Period End
Average
High (1)
Low (1)
 
Period End
Average
High (1)
Low (1)
 
2014 Average
2013 Average
Foreign exchange
$
19

$
16

$
24

$
10

 
$
15

$
17

$
23

$
10

 
$
18

$
18

$
23

$
13

 
$
17

$
19

Interest rate
30

35

57

20

 
41

38

60

22

 
25

26

36

20

 
36

33

Credit
42

54

82

40

 
56

52

62

45

 
54

49

63

41

 
56

59

Equities
22

16

22

13

 
14

16

23

12

 
21

23

29

16

 
16

29

Commodities
8

8

9

6

 
7

7

10

6

 
12

13

15

11

 
7

14

Portfolio diversification
(75
)
(85
)


 
(95
)
(84
)


 
(76
)
(78
)


 
(81
)
(89
)
Total covered positions trading portfolio
46

44

66

33

 
38

46

61

37

 
54

51

59

39

 
51

65

Impact from less liquid exposures
8

6



 
8

5



 
4

5



 
6

3

Total market-based trading portfolio
54

50

70

38

 
46

51

65

42

 
58

56

64

44

 
57

68

Fair value option loans
23

31

39

21

 
37

31

37

27

 
39

43

50

38

 
31

44

Fair value option hedges
8

12

17

8

 
17

14

17

12

 
18

19

21

17

 
13

21

Fair value option portfolio diversification
(15
)
(22
)


 
(28
)
(24
)


 
(28
)
(31
)


 
(22
)
(35
)
Total fair value option portfolio
16

21

26

15

 
26

21

26

19

 
29

31

38

28

 
22

30

Portfolio diversification
(7
)
(15
)


 
(20
)
(13
)


 
(13
)
(13
)


 
(13
)
(16
)
Total market-based portfolio
$
63

$
56

$
75

$
44

 
$
52

$
59

$
78

$
50

 
$
74

$
74

$
85

$
60

 
$
66

$
82

(1) 
The high and low for each portfolio may have occurred on different trading days than the high and low for the components. Therefore the impact from less liquid exposures and the amount of portfolio diversification, which is the difference between the total portfolio and the sum of the individual components, are not relevant.

The average total market-based trading portfolio VaR remained relatively unchanged for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014. The average total market-based portfolio VaR decreased slightly for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014 primarily driven by increased portfolio diversification across the total market-based portfolio.

The period-end total market-based trading portfolio VaR increased during the three months ended September 30, 2014 driven by increased exposure to the equity markets combined with a reduction in portfolio diversification.

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The graph below presents the daily total market-based trading portfolio VaR for the previous five quarters, corresponding to the data presented in Table 66.


Additional VaR statistics produced within the Corporation's single VaR model are provided in Table 67 at the same level of detail as in Table 66. Evaluating VaR with additional statistics allows for an increased understanding of the risks in the portfolio as the historical market data used in the VaR calculation does not necessarily follow a predefined statistical distribution. Table 67 presents average trading VaR statistics for 99 percent and 95 percent confidence levels for the three months ended September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

Table 67
Average Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities – 99 Percent and 95 Percent VaR Statistics
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
September 30, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
99 percent
95 percent
 
99 percent
95 percent
 
99 percent
95 percent
Foreign exchange
$
16

$
9

 
$
17

$
10

 
$
18

$
10

Interest rate
35

22

 
38

22

 
26

15

Credit
54

23

 
52

26

 
49

28

Equities
16

8

 
16

9

 
23

12

Commodities
8

4

 
7

4

 
13

8

Portfolio diversification
(85
)
(43
)
 
(84
)
(46
)
 
(78
)
(44
)
Total covered positions trading portfolio
44

23

 
46

25

 
51

29

Impact from less liquid exposures
6

3

 
5

2

 
5

4

Total market-based trading portfolio
50

26

 
51

27

 
56

33

Fair value option loans
31

15

 
31

14

 
43

22

Fair value option hedges
12

8

 
14

9

 
19

12

Fair value option portfolio diversification
(22
)
(14
)
 
(24
)
(14
)
 
(31
)
(19
)
Total fair value option portfolio
21

9

 
21

9

 
31

15

Portfolio diversification
(15
)
(8
)
 
(13
)
(6
)
 
(13
)
(9
)
Total market-based portfolio
$
56

$
27

 
$
59

$
30

 
$
74

$
39



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Backtesting

The accuracy of the VaR methodology is evaluated by backtesting, which compares the daily VaR results, utilizing a one-day holding period, against a comparable subset of trading revenue. A backtesting excess occurs when a trading loss exceeds the VaR for the corresponding day. These excesses are evaluated to understand the positions and market moves that produced the trading loss and to ensure that the VaR methodology accurately represents those losses. As our primary VaR statistic used for backtesting is based on a 99 percent confidence level and a one-day holding period, we expect one trading loss in excess of VaR every 100 days, or between two to three trading losses in excess of VaR over the course of a year. The number of backtesting excesses observed can differ from the statistically expected number of excesses if the current level of market volatility is materially different than the level of market volatility that existed during the three years of historical data used in the VaR calculation.

We conduct daily backtesting on our portfolios, ranging from the total market-based portfolio to individual trading areas. Additionally, we conduct daily backtesting on our regulatory VaR results as well as the VaR results for key legal entities, regions and risk factors. These results are reported to senior market risk management. Senior management, including the GMRC, regularly reviews and evaluates the results of these tests. The government agencies that regulate our operations also regularly review these results.

The trading revenue used for backtesting is defined by regulatory agencies in order to most closely align with the VaR component of the regulatory capital calculation. This revenue differs from total trading-related revenue in that it excludes revenue from trading activities that either do not generate market risk or the market risk cannot be included in VaR. Some examples of the types of revenue excluded for backtesting are fees, commissions, reserves, net interest income and intraday trading revenues. In addition, counterparty CVA is not included in the VaR component of the regulatory capital calculation and is therefore not included in the revenue used for backtesting of the regulatory VaR results.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, there were no days in which there was a backtesting excess for our total market-based portfolio or regulatory VaR results, utilizing a one-day holding period.

Total Trading-related Revenue

Total trading-related revenue, excluding brokerage fees, represents the total amount earned from trading positions, including market-based net interest income, which are taken in a diverse range of financial instruments and markets. Trading account assets and liabilities are reported at fair value. For more information on fair value, see Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Trading-related revenues can be volatile and are largely driven by general market conditions and customer demand. Also, trading-related revenues are dependent on the volume and type of transactions, the level of risk assumed, and the volatility of price and rate movements at any given time within the ever-changing market environment. Significant daily revenues by business are monitored and the primary drivers of these are reviewed. When it is deemed material, an explanation of these revenues is provided to the GMRC.


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The histogram below is a graphic depiction of trading volatility and illustrates the daily level of trading-related revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, positive trading-related revenue was recorded for 97 percent, or 64 trading days, of which 68 percent (45 days) were daily trading gains of over $25 million and the largest loss was $6 million. This compares to the three months ended June 30, 2014, where positive trading-related revenue was recorded for 98 percent, or 64 trading days, of which 78 percent (51 days) were daily trading gains of over $25 million and the largest loss was $15 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, positive trading-related revenue was recorded for 100 percent, or 61 trading days, of which 89 percent (54 days) were daily trading gains of over $25 million.

Trading Portfolio Stress Testing

Because the very nature of a VaR model suggests results can exceed our estimates and it is dependent on a limited historical window, we also stress test our portfolio using scenario analysis. This analysis estimates the change in value of our trading portfolio that may result from abnormal market movements.

A set of scenarios, categorized as either historical or hypothetical, are computed daily for the overall trading portfolio and individual businesses. These scenarios include shocks to underlying market risk factors that may be well beyond the shocks found in the historical data used to calculate VaR. Historical scenarios simulate the impact of the market moves that occurred during a period of extended historical market stress. Generally, a 10-business day window or longer representing the most severe point during a crisis is selected for each historical scenario. Hypothetical scenarios provide simulations of the estimated portfolio impact from potential future market stress events. Scenarios are reviewed and updated in response to changing positions and new economic or political information. In addition, new or adhoc scenarios are developed to address specific potential market events. For example, a stress test was conducted to estimate the impact of a significant increase in global interest rates and the corresponding impact across other asset classes. The stress tests are reviewed on a regular basis and the results are presented to senior management.


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Stress testing for the trading portfolio is integrated with enterprise-wide stress testing and incorporated into the limits framework. A process is in place to promote consistency between the scenarios used for the trading portfolio and those used for enterprise-wide stress testing. The scenarios used for enterprise-wide stress testing purposes differ from the typical trading portfolio scenarios in that they have a longer time horizon and the results are forecasted over multiple periods for use in consolidated capital and liquidity planning. For additional information, see Managing Risk on page 63.

Interest Rate Risk Management for Non-trading Activities

The following discussion presents net interest income excluding the impact of trading-related activities.

Interest rate risk represents the most significant market risk exposure to our non-trading balance sheet. Interest rate risk is measured as the potential change in net interest income caused by movements in market interest rates. Client-facing activities, primarily lending and deposit-taking, create interest rate sensitive positions on our balance sheet.

We prepare forward-looking forecasts of net interest income. The baseline forecast takes into consideration expected future business growth, ALM positioning and the direction of interest rate movements as implied by the market-based forward curve. We then measure and evaluate the impact that alternative interest rate scenarios have on the baseline forecast in order to assess interest rate sensitivity under varied conditions. The net interest income forecast is frequently updated for changing assumptions and differing outlooks based on economic trends, market conditions and business strategies. Thus, we continually monitor our balance sheet position in an effort to maintain an acceptable level of exposure to interest rate changes.

The interest rate scenarios that we analyze incorporate balance sheet assumptions such as loan and deposit growth and pricing, changes in funding mix, product repricing and maturity characteristics. Our overall goal is to manage interest rate risk so that movements in interest rates do not significantly adversely affect earnings and capital.

Table 68 presents the spot and 12-month forward rates used in our baseline forecasts at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Table 68
Forward Rates
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Federal Funds
 
Three-month
LIBOR
 
10-Year Swap
 
Federal Funds
 
Three-month
LIBOR
 
10-Year Swap
Spot rates
0.25
%
 
0.24
%
 
2.64
%
 
0.25
%
 
0.25
%
 
3.09
%
12-month forward rates
0.50

 
0.82

 
2.99

 
0.25

 
0.43

 
3.52


Table 69 shows the pretax dollar impact to forecasted net interest income over the next 12 months from September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, resulting from instantaneous parallel and non-parallel shocks to the market-based forward curve. Periodically we evaluate the scenarios presented to ensure that they are meaningful in the context of the current rate environment. For further discussion of net interest income excluding the impact of trading-related activities, see page 21.

We continue to be asset-sensitive to both a parallel move in interest rates and, to a lesser degree, a long-end led steepening of the yield curve. Additionally, rising interest rates impact the fair value of debt securities and, accordingly, for debt securities classified as AFS, may adversely affect accumulated OCI and thus capital levels under the Basel 3 capital rules. Under instantaneous upward parallel shifts, the near term adverse impact to OCI and Basel 3 capital is reduced over time by offsetting positive impacts to net interest income. For more information on the phase-in provisions of Basel 3 including OCI, see Capital Management – Regulatory Capital on page 64.


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Table 69
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Net Interest Income Excluding Trading-related Net Interest Income
(Dollars in millions)
Curve Change
Short Rate (bps)
 
Long Rate (bps)
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Parallel shifts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 +100 bps instantaneous shift
+100

 
+100

 
$
3,203

 
$
3,229

 -50 bps instantaneous shift
-50

 
-50

 
(2,047
)
 
(1,616
)
Flatteners
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-end instantaneous change
+100

 

 
2,162

 
2,210

Long-end instantaneous change

 
-50

 
(909
)
 
(641
)
Steepeners
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-end instantaneous change
-50

 

 
(1,105
)
 
(937
)
Long-end instantaneous change

 
+100

 
1,087

 
1,066


The sensitivity analysis in Table 69 assumes that we take no action in response to these rate shocks and does not assume any change in other macroeconomic variables normally correlated with changes in interest rates. As part of our ALM activities, we use securities, residential mortgages, and interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives in managing interest rate sensitivity.

The behavior of our deposit portfolio in the baseline forecast and in alternate interest rate scenarios is a key assumption in our projected estimates of net interest income. The sensitivity analysis in Table 69 assumes no change in deposit portfolio size or mix from the baseline forecast in alternate rate environments. In higher rate scenarios, any customer activity resulting in the replacement of low-cost or noninterest-bearing deposits with higher-yielding deposits or market-based funding would reduce the Corporation's benefit in those scenarios.

Securities

The securities portfolio is an integral part of our interest rate risk management, which includes our ALM positioning, and is primarily comprised of debt securities including MBS and to a lesser extent U.S. Treasury, corporate, municipal and other debt securities. As part of the ALM positioning, we use derivatives to hedge interest rate and duration risk. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our debt securities portfolio had a carrying value of $368.1 billion and $323.9 billion.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we purchased debt securities of $88.9 billion and $26.4 billion, sold $48.3 billion and $16.5 billion, and had maturities and received paydowns of $25.7 billion and $25.1 billion, respectively. We realized $432 million and $356 million in net gains on sales of AFS debt securities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we purchased debt securities of $210.2 billion and $125.6 billion, sold $106.2 billion and $77.5 billion, and had maturities and received paydowns of $65.5 billion and $76.8 billion, respectively. We realized $1.2 billion and $881 million in net gains on sales of AFS debt securities.

At September 30, 2014, accumulated OCI included after-tax net unrealized losses of $656 million on AFS debt securities and after-tax net unrealized losses of $5 million on AFS marketable equity securities compared to after-tax net unrealized losses of $860 million and after-tax net unrealized losses of $5 million at September 30, 2013. For more information on accumulated OCI, see Note 12 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The pretax net amounts in accumulated OCI related to AFS debt securities decreased $1.6 billion during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and improved $4.1 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to a $1.1 billion net unrealized loss primarily due to the impact of interest rates. For more information on our securities portfolio, see Note 3 – Securities to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We recognized $1 million and $12 million of other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses in earnings on AFS debt securities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to losses of $7 million and $20 million for the same periods in 2013. OTTI losses in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were on non-agency RMBS and were recorded in other income on the Consolidated Statement of Income. The recognition of OTTI losses is based on a variety of factors, including the length of time and extent to which the market value has been less than amortized cost, the financial condition of the issuer of the security including credit ratings and any specific events affecting the operations of the issuer, underlying assets that collateralize the debt security, other industry and macroeconomic conditions, and our intent and ability to hold the security to recovery.


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Residential Mortgage Portfolio

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our residential mortgage portfolio was $224.7 billion and $248.1 billion excluding $2.0 billion of consumer residential mortgage loans accounted for under the fair value option at each period end. For more information on consumer fair value option loans, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Consumer Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option on page 99. The $23.3 billion decrease in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to paydowns, sales, charge-offs and transfers to foreclosed properties. These were partially offset by new origination volume retained on our balance sheet, as well as repurchases of delinquent loans pursuant to our servicing agreements with GNMA, which are part of our mortgage banking activities.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, CRES and GWIM originated $6.2 billion of first-lien mortgages that we retained compared to $14.0 billion in the same period in 2013. We received paydowns of $10.2 billion compared to $13.8 billion in the same period in 2013. We repurchased $1.5 billion of loans pursuant to our servicing agreements with GNMA and redelivered $687 million, primarily FHA-insured loans, compared to $3.1 billion and $1.7 billion in the same period in 2013. Sales of loans, excluding redelivered FHA loans, were $9.1 billion compared to $1.1 billion in the same period in 2013. Loans sold during the three months ended September 30, 2014 primarily consisted of loans insured under our long-term stand-by agreements as well as nonperforming and PCI loans. Gains recognized on the sales of residential mortgages were $210 million compared to $22 million in the same period in 2013.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, CRES and GWIM originated $16.8 billion of first-lien mortgages that we retained compared to $37.8 billion in the same period in 2013. We received paydowns of $28.0 billion compared to $43.7 billion in the same period in 2013. We repurchased $3.8 billion of loans pursuant to our servicing agreements with GNMA and redelivered $3.0 billion, primarily FHA-insured loans, compared to $9.1 billion and $3.6 billion in the same period in 2013. Sales of loans, excluding redelivered FHA loans, were $12.2 billion compared to $1.4 billion in the same period in 2013. Loans sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily consisted of loans insured under our long-term stand-by agreements as well as nonperforming and PCI loans. Gains recognized on the sales of residential mortgages were $392 million compared to $38 million in the same period in 2013.

Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts

Interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts are utilized in our ALM activities and serve as an efficient tool to manage our interest rate and foreign exchange risk. We use derivatives to hedge the variability in cash flows or changes in fair value on our balance sheet due to interest rate and foreign exchange components. For more information on our hedging activities, see Note 2 – Derivatives to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our interest rate contracts are generally non-leveraged generic interest rate and foreign exchange basis swaps, options, futures and forwards. In addition, we use foreign exchange contracts, including cross-currency interest rate swaps, foreign currency futures contracts, foreign currency forward contracts and options to mitigate the foreign exchange risk associated with foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities.

Changes to the composition of our derivatives portfolio during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 reflect actions taken for interest rate and foreign exchange rate risk management. The decisions to reposition our derivatives portfolio are based on the current assessment of economic and financial conditions including the interest rate and foreign currency environments, balance sheet composition and trends, and the relative mix of our cash and derivative positions.

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Table 70 presents derivatives utilized in our ALM activities including those designated as accounting and economic hedging instruments and shows the notional amount, fair value, weighted-average receive-fixed and pay-fixed rates, expected maturity and average estimated durations of our open ALM derivatives at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These amounts do not include derivative hedges on our MSRs.

Table 70
Asset and Liability Management Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expected Maturity
 
 
(Dollars in millions, average estimated duration in years)
Fair
Value
 
Total
 
Remainder of 2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
Thereafter
 
Average
Estimated
Duration
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps (1, 2)
$
5,969

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
5.08

Notional amount
 

 
$
120,384

 
$
1,206

 
$
12,873

 
$
15,339

 
$
21,453

 
$
20,528

 
$
48,985

 
 

Weighted-average fixed-rate
 

 
3.28
%
 
4.29
%
 
3.32
%
 
3.12
%
 
3.64
%
 
3.36
%
 
3.10
%
 
 

Pay-fixed interest rate swaps (1, 2)
(361
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
6.75

Notional amount
 

 
$
21,979

 
$

 
$
520

 
$
1,025

 
$
1,527

 
$
8,041

 
$
10,866

 
 

Weighted-average fixed-rate
 

 
2.12
%
 
%
 
2.30
%
 
1.65
%
 
1.84
%
 
1.50
%
 
2.65
%
 
 

Same-currency basis swaps (3)
(72
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Notional amount
 

 
$
102,719

 
$
9,122

 
$
18,935

 
$
15,691

 
$
20,225

 
$
11,028

 
$
27,718

 
 

Foreign exchange basis swaps (2, 4, 5)
(2,133
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Notional amount
 

 
180,400

 
7,602

 
32,913

 
28,926

 
24,499

 
16,638

 
69,822

 
 

Option products (6)

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Notional amount (7)
 

 
1,270

 
1,263

 
(10
)
 

 

 

 
17

 
 

Foreign exchange contracts (2, 5, 8)
3,632

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Notional amount (7)
 

 
(22,732
)
 
(28,479
)
 
(7,433
)
 
(622
)
 
6,493

 
1,505

 
5,804

 
 

Futures and forward rate contracts
72

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Notional amount (7)
 

 
(15,828
)
 
(15,828
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Net ALM contracts
$
7,107

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expected Maturity
 
 
(Dollars in millions, average estimated duration in years)
Fair
Value
 
Total
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
Thereafter
 
Average
Estimated
Duration
Receive-fixed interest rate swaps (1, 2)
$
5,074

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.67

Notional amount
 
 
$
109,539

 
$
7,604

 
$
12,873

 
$
15,339

 
$
19,803

 
$
20,733

 
$
33,187

 
 
Weighted-average fixed-rate
 
 
3.42
%
 
3.79
%
 
3.32
%
 
3.12
%
 
3.87
%
 
3.34
%
 
3.29
%
 
 
Pay-fixed interest rate swaps (1, 2)
427

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.92

Notional amount
 
 
$
28,418

 
$
4,645

 
$
520

 
$
1,025

 
$
1,527

 
$
8,529

 
$
12,172

 
 
Weighted-average fixed-rate
 
 
1.87
%
 
0.54
%
 
2.30
%
 
1.65
%
 
1.84
%
 
1.52
%
 
2.62
%
 
 
Same-currency basis swaps (3)
6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional amount
 
 
$
145,184

 
$
47,529

 
$
25,171

 
$
28,157

 
$
15,283

 
$
9,156

 
$
19,888

 
 
Foreign exchange basis swaps (2, 4, 5)
1,208

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional amount
 
 
205,560

 
39,151

 
37,298

 
27,293

 
24,304

 
14,517

 
62,997

 
 
Option products (6)
21

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional amount (7)
 
 
(641
)
 
(649
)
 
(11
)
 

 

 

 
19

 
 
Foreign exchange contracts (2, 5, 8)
1,619

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional amount (7)
 
 
(19,515
)
 
(35,991
)
 
1,873

 
(669
)
 
7,224

 
2,026

 
6,022

 
 
Futures and forward rate contracts
147

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional amount (7)
 
 
(19,427
)
 
(19,427
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Net ALM contracts
$
8,502

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
The receive-fixed interest rate swap notional amounts that represent forward starting swaps and which will not be effective until their respective contractual start dates totaled $600 million at December 31, 2013. There were no forward starting receive-fixed interest rate swap positions at September 30, 2014. There were no forward starting pay-fixed swap positions at September 30, 2014 compared to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2013.
(2) 
Does not include basis adjustments on either fixed-rate debt issued by the Corporation or AFS debt securities, which are hedged using derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments, that substantially offset the fair values of these derivatives.
(3) 
At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the notional amount of same-currency basis swaps was comprised of $102.7 billion and $145.2 billion in both foreign currency and U.S. dollar-denominated basis swaps in which both sides of the swap are in the same currency.
(4) 
Foreign exchange basis swaps consisted of cross-currency variable interest rate swaps used separately or in conjunction with receive-fixed interest rate swaps.
(5) 
Does not include foreign currency translation adjustments on certain non-U.S. debt issued by the Corporation that substantially offset the fair values of these derivatives.
(6) 
The notional amount of option products of $1.3 billion at September 30, 2014 was comprised of $1.3 billion in foreign exchange options, $(10) million in swaptions and $17 million in purchased caps/floors. Option products of $(641) million at December 31, 2013 were comprised of $(2.0) billion in swaptions, $1.4 billion in foreign exchange options and $19 million in purchased caps/floors.
(7) 
Reflects the net of long and short positions. Amounts shown as negative reflect a net short position.
(8) 
The notional amount of foreign exchange contracts of $(22.7) billion at September 30, 2014 was comprised of $26.2 billion in foreign currency-denominated and cross-currency receive-fixed swaps, $(42.3) billion in net foreign currency forward rate contracts, $(8.7) billion in foreign currency-denominated pay-fixed swaps and $2.1 billion in net foreign currency futures contracts. Foreign exchange contracts of $(19.5) billion at December 31, 2013 were comprised of $36.1 billion in foreign currency-denominated and cross-currency receive-fixed swaps, $(49.3) billion in net foreign currency forward rate contracts, $(10.3) billion in foreign currency-denominated pay-fixed swaps and $4.0 billion in foreign currency futures contracts.

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We use interest rate derivative instruments to hedge the variability in the cash flows of our assets and liabilities and other forecasted transactions (collectively referred to as cash flow hedges). The net losses on both open and terminated cash flow hedge derivative instruments recorded in accumulated OCI were $3.0 billion and $3.6 billion, on a pretax basis, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These net losses are expected to be reclassified into earnings in the same period as the hedged cash flows affect earnings and will decrease income or increase expense on the respective hedged cash flows. Assuming no change in open cash flow derivative hedge positions and no changes in prices or interest rates beyond what is implied in forward yield curves at September 30, 2014, the pretax net losses are expected to be reclassified into earnings as follows: $905 million, or 30 percent, within the next year, 48 percent in years two through five, and 15 percent in years six through ten, with the remaining seven percent thereafter. For more information on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, see Note 2 – Derivatives to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We hedge our net investment in non-U.S. operations determined to have functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar using forward foreign exchange contracts that typically settle in less than 180 days, cross-currency basis swaps and foreign exchange options. We recorded net after-tax losses on derivatives in accumulated OCI associated with net investment hedges which were offset by gains on our net investments in consolidated non-U.S. entities at September 30, 2014.

Mortgage Banking Risk Management

We originate, fund and service mortgage loans, which subject us to credit, liquidity and interest rate risks, among others. We determine whether loans will be HFI or held-for-sale at the time of commitment and manage credit and liquidity risks by selling or securitizing a portion of the loans we originate.

Interest rate risk and market risk can be substantial in the mortgage business. Fluctuations in interest rates drive consumer demand for new mortgages and the level of refinancing activity, which in turn, affects total origination and servicing income. Hedging the various sources of interest rate risk in mortgage banking is a complex process that requires complex modeling and ongoing monitoring. Typically, an increase in mortgage interest rates will lead to a decrease in mortgage originations and related fees. IRLCs and the related residential first mortgage LHFS are subject to interest rate risk between the date of the IRLC and the date the loans are sold to the secondary market, as an increase in mortgage interest rates will typically lead to a decrease in the value of these instruments. To hedge interest rate risk and certain market risks of IRLCs and residential first mortgage LHFS, we utilize forward loan sale commitments and other derivative instruments including purchased options. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the notional amounts of derivatives economically hedging the IRLCs and residential first mortgage LHFS were $8.2 billion and $7.9 billion.

MSRs are nonfinancial assets created when the underlying mortgage loan is sold to investors and we retain the right to service the loan. Typically, an increase in mortgage rates will lead to an increase in the value of the MSRs driven by lower prepayment expectations. We use certain derivatives such as interest rate options, interest rate swaps, forward settlement contracts and eurodollar futures, as well as principal-only and interest-only MBS and U.S. Treasuries to hedge interest rate and certain other market risks of MSRs. The fair value and notional amounts of the derivative contracts and the fair value of securities hedging the MSRs were $(3.8) billion, $1.0 trillion and $51 million at September 30, 2014 and $(2.9) billion, $1.8 trillion and $2.5 billion at December 31, 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded in mortgage banking income gains of $76 million and $840 million related to the change in fair value of the derivative contracts and other securities used to hedge the market risks of the MSRs compared to gains of $47 million and losses of $824 million for the same periods in 2013. For more information on MSRs, see Note 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights to the Consolidated Financial Statements and for more information on mortgage banking income, see CRES on page 35.


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Compliance Risk Management

The Global Compliance organization is responsible for overseeing compliance risk, which is the risk of legal or regulatory sanctions, material financial loss or damage to the reputation of the Corporation in the event of the failure of the Corporation to comply with requirements of applicable laws, rules, regulations, related self-regulatory organization standards and codes of conduct. Compliance is at the core of the Corporation's culture and is a key component of our risk management process.

The Global Compliance Framework, an addendum to our Risk Framework, outlines the elements and related high-level requirements of the Corporation's integrated global compliance program. It is supported by policies that articulate detailed requirements related to execution of the global compliance program. The Global Compliance Framework also defines the scope, roles and responsibilities of Global Compliance. It is designed to drive a comprehensive, risk-based approach for the proactive management, oversight and escalation of compliance risks across the Corporation.

The Global Compliance Framework also provides senior management as well as the Board or appropriate Board-level committees with an outline for conducting objective oversight of the Corporation's compliance risk management activities. The Board provides oversight of compliance risks through its Audit Committee.

Operational Risk Management

The Corporation defines operational risk as the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events. Operational risk may occur anywhere in the Corporation, including outsourced business processes, and is not limited to operations functions. Its effects may extend beyond financial losses. Operational risk includes legal risk. Successful operational risk management is particularly important to diversified financial services companies because of the nature, volume and complexity of the financial services business. Operational risk is a significant component in the calculation of total risk-weighted assets used in the Basel 3 capital estimate under the Advanced approaches. For more information on Basel 3 Advanced Approaches, see Capital Management – Advanced Approaches on page 66.

We approach operational risk management from two perspectives to manage operational risk within the structure of the Corporation: (1) at the enterprise level to provide independent, integrated management of operational risk across the organization, and (2) at the business and enterprise control function levels to address operational risk in revenue producing and non-revenue producing units. The Operational Risk Management Program addresses the overarching processes for identifying, measuring, mitigating, controlling, monitoring, testing and reviewing operational risk, and reporting operational risk information to management and the Board. A sound internal governance structure enhances the effectiveness of the Corporation's Operational Risk Management Program and is accomplished at the enterprise level through formal oversight by the Board, the chief risk officer and a variety of management committees and risk oversight groups aligned to the Corporation's overall risk governance framework and practices. Of these, the Compliance and Operational Risk Committee (CORC) oversees the Corporation's policies and processes for sound operational risk management. The CORC also serves as an escalation point for critical operational risk matters within the Corporation. The CORC reports operational risk activities to the Enterprise Risk Committee of the Board.

Within the Global Risk Management organization, the Corporate Operational Risk team develops and guides the strategies, policies, practices, controls and monitoring tools for assessing and managing operational risks across the organization and reports results to businesses, enterprise control functions, senior management, governance committees and the Board.

The business and enterprise control functions are responsible for managing all the risks within their units, including operational risks. In addition to enterprise risk management tools such as loss reporting, scenario analysis and Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), operational risk executives, working in conjunction with senior business executives, have developed key tools to help identify, measure, mitigate and monitor risk in each business and enterprise control function. Examples of these include personnel management practices; data reconciliation processes; fraud management units; cybersecurity controls, processes and systems; transaction processing, monitoring and analysis; business recovery planning; and new product introduction processes. The business and enterprise control functions are also responsible for consistently implementing and monitoring adherence to corporate practices.


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Business and enterprise control function management uses the enterprise RCSA process to identify and evaluate the status of risk and control issues including mitigation plans, as appropriate. The goals of this process are to assess changing market and business conditions, evaluate key risks impacting each business and enterprise control function, and assess the controls in place to mitigate the risks. Key operational risk indicators for these risks have been developed and are used to assist in identifying trends and issues on an enterprise, business and enterprise control function level. Independent review and challenge to the Corporation's overall operational risk management framework is performed by the Corporate Operational Risk Validation Team.

Enterprise control functions have risk governance and control responsibilities for their enterprise programs (e.g., Global Technology and Operations Group, CFO Group, Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Global Human Resources). They provide insights on day-to-day risk activities throughout the Corporation by overseeing and managing the performance of their functions against Corporation-wide expectations. The enterprise control functions participate in the operational risk management process in two ways. First, these organizations manage risk in their functional department. Second, they provide specialized risk management services (e.g., information management, vendor management) within their area of expertise to the enterprise, businesses and other enterprise control functions they support. These groups also work with business and risk executives to develop and guide appropriate strategies, policies, practices, controls and monitoring tools for each business and enterprise control function relative to these programs.

Where appropriate, insurance policies are purchased to mitigate the impact of operational losses. These insurance policies are explicitly incorporated in the structural features of operational risk evaluation. As insurance recoveries, especially given recent market events, are subject to legal and financial uncertainty, the inclusion of these insurance policies is subject to reductions in their expected mitigating benefits.

Complex Accounting Estimates

Our significant accounting principles, as described in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, are essential in understanding the MD&A. Many of our significant accounting principles require complex judgments to estimate the values of assets and liabilities. We have procedures and processes in place to facilitate making these judgments.

The more judgmental estimates impacting results for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 are summarized in the following discussion. We have identified and described the development of the variables most important in the estimation processes that involve mathematical models to derive the estimates. In many cases, there are numerous alternative judgments that could be used in the process of determining the inputs to the models. Where alternatives exist, we have used the factors that we believe represent the most reasonable value in developing the inputs. Actual performance that differs from our estimates of the key variables could impact our results of operations. Separate from the possible future impact to our results of operations from input and model variables, the value of our lending portfolio and market-sensitive assets and liabilities may change subsequent to the balance sheet date, often significantly, due to the nature and magnitude of future credit and market conditions. Such credit and market conditions may change quickly and in unforeseen ways and the resulting volatility could have a significant, negative effect on future operating results. These fluctuations would not be indicative of deficiencies in our models or inputs.

For additional information, see Complex Accounting Estimates on page 117 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We classify the fair values of financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established under applicable accounting guidance which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Applicable accounting guidance establishes three levels of inputs used to measure fair value. For additional information, see Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements and Note 15 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements, and Complex Accounting Estimates on page 117 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We do not incorporate a funding valuation or funding benefit adjustment (collectively, FVA) into the fair value of our uncollateralized derivatives. There is diversity in industry practice regarding FVA and such views continue to evolve. We continue to evaluate FVA as it relates to our valuation methodologies used to comply with applicable fair value accounting guidance.


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Level 3 Assets and Liabilities

Financial assets and liabilities where values are based on valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and are significant to the overall fair value measurement are classified as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy established in applicable accounting guidance. The Level 3 financial assets and liabilities include certain loans, MBS, ABS, CDOs, CLOs and structured liabilities, as well as highly structured, complex or long-dated derivative contracts, private equity investments and consumer MSRs. The fair value of these Level 3 financial assets and liabilities is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Table 71
Recurring Level 3 Asset and Liability Summary
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Level 3
Fair Value
 
As a %
of Total
Level 3
Assets
 
As a %
of Total
Assets
 
Level 3
Fair Value
 
As a %
of Total
Level 3
Assets
 
As a %
of Total
Assets
Trading account assets
$
5,967

 
25.65
%
 
0.28
%
 
$
9,044

 
28.46
%
 
0.43
%
Derivative assets
6,947

 
29.86

 
0.33

 
7,277

 
22.90

 
0.35

AFS debt securities
2,963

 
12.74

 
0.14

 
4,760

 
14.98

 
0.23

All other Level 3 assets at fair value
7,389

 
31.75

 
0.35

 
10,697

 
33.66

 
0.50

Total Level 3 assets at fair value (1)
$
23,266

 
100.00
%
 
1.10
%
 
$
31,778

 
100.00
%
 
1.51
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 3
Fair Value
 
As a %
of Total
Level 3
Liabilities
 
As a %
of Total
Liabilities
 
Level 3
Fair Value
 
As a %
of Total
Level 3
Liabilities
 
As a %
of Total
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities
$
7,480

 
75.84
%
 
0.40
%
 
$
7,301

 
78.20
%
 
0.39
%
Long-term debt
2,349

 
23.82

 
0.12

 
1,990

 
21.32

 
0.11

All other Level 3 liabilities at fair value
34

 
0.34

 

 
45

 
0.48

 

Total Level 3 liabilities at fair value (1)
$
9,863

 
100.00
%
 
0.52
%
 
$
9,336

 
100.00
%
 
0.50
%
(1) 
Level 3 total assets and liabilities are shown before the impact of cash collateral and counterparty netting related to our derivative positions.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recognized net gains of $332 million and net losses of $3 million on Level 3 assets and liabilities. The net gains for the three months ended September 30, 2014 were primarily due to gains on net derivative assets, long-term debt and trading account assets, partially offset by losses on MSRs. The net gains on net derivative assets were primarily due to gains on IRLCs. Gains on long-term debt were due to net gains on equity-linked notes. Gains on trading account assets were primarily due to gains on certain corporate loans and CLOs. Losses on MSRs were primarily due to the impact of the decrease in long-term interest rates on forecasted prepayments. The net losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were primarily due to losses on MSRs, partially offset by gains on trading account assets. Losses on MSRs and gains on trading account assets were primarily due to the same factors as described in the three-month discussion above. For more information on the components of net realized and unrealized gains and losses during three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, see Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Level 3 financial instruments may be hedged with derivatives classified as Level 1 or 2; therefore, gains or losses associated with Level 3 financial instruments may be offset by gains or losses associated with financial instruments classified in other levels of the fair value hierarchy. The Level 3 gains and losses recorded in earnings did not have a significant impact on our liquidity or capital resources.

We conduct a review of our fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are made if the significant inputs used in the financial models measuring the fair values of the assets and liabilities became unobservable or observable, respectively, in the current marketplace. These transfers are considered to be effective as of the beginning of the quarter in which they occur. For more information on the significant transfers into and out of Level 3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, see Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Background

The nature of and accounting for goodwill and intangible assets are discussed in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles and Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as Complex Accounting Estimates on page 117 of the MD&A of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Goodwill is reviewed for potential impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis, which for the Corporation is as of June 30, and in interim periods if events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment. A reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below. As reporting units are determined after an acquisition or evolve with changes in business strategy, goodwill is assigned to reporting units and it no longer retains its association with a particular acquisition. All of the revenue streams and related activities of a reporting unit, whether acquired or organic, are available to support the value of the goodwill.

For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, the Corporation utilizes allocated equity as a proxy for the carrying value of its reporting units. Allocated equity in the reporting units is comprised of allocated capital plus capital for the portion of goodwill and intangibles specifically assigned to the reporting unit. The goodwill impairment test involves comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill, as measured by allocated equity. During the latest annual planning process, the Corporation made refinements to the amount of capital allocated to each of its businesses based on multiple considerations that included, but were not limited to, risk-weighted assets measured under the Basel 3 Standardized and Advanced approaches, business segment exposures and risk profile, and strategic plans. As a result of this process, in 2014, the Corporation adjusted the amount of capital being allocated to its business segments. This change resulted in a reduction of the unallocated capital, which is reflected in All Other, and an aggregate increase to the amount of capital being allocated to the business segments. An increase in allocated capital in the business segments generally results in a reduction of the excess of the fair value over the carrying value and a reduction to the estimated fair value as a percentage of allocated carrying value for an individual reporting unit.

2014 Annual Goodwill Impairment Testing

The Corporation's common stock price improved during the first nine months of 2014; however, our market capitalization remained below our recorded book value. We estimate that the fair value of all reporting units with assigned goodwill in aggregate as of the June 30, 2014 annual goodwill impairment test was $307.1 billion and the aggregate carrying value of all reporting units with assigned goodwill, as measured by allocated equity, was $175.7 billion. The common stock capitalization of the Corporation as of June 30, 2014 was $161.6 billion ($179.3 billion at September 30, 2014). As none of our reporting units are publicly traded, individual reporting unit fair value determinations do not directly correlate to the Corporation's stock price. Although we believe it is reasonable to conclude that market capitalization could be an indicator of fair value over time, we do not believe that our current market capitalization reflects the aggregate fair value of our individual reporting units.

Estimating the fair value of reporting units is a subjective process that involves the use of estimates and judgments, particularly related to cash flows, the appropriate discount rates and an applicable control premium. We determined the fair values of the reporting units using a combination of valuation techniques consistent with the market approach and the income approach and also utilized independent valuation specialists.

The market approach we used estimates the fair value of the individual reporting units by incorporating any combination of the tangible capital, book capital and earnings multiples from comparable publicly-traded companies in industries similar to that of the reporting unit. The relative weight assigned to these multiples varies among the reporting units based on qualitative and quantitative characteristics, primarily the size and relative profitability of the reporting unit as compared to the comparable publicly-traded companies. Since the fair values determined under the market approach are representative of a noncontrolling interest, we added a control premium to arrive at the reporting units' estimated fair values on a controlling basis.

For purposes of the income approach, we calculated discounted cash flows by taking the net present value of estimated future cash flows and an appropriate terminal value. Our discounted cash flow analysis employs a capital asset pricing model in estimating the discount rate (i.e., cost of equity financing) for each reporting unit. The inputs to this model include the risk-free rate of return, beta, which is a measure of the level of non-diversifiable risk associated with comparable companies for each specific reporting unit, size premium to reflect the historical incremental return on stocks, market equity risk premium and in certain cases an unsystematic (company-specific) risk factor. The unsystematic risk factor is the input that specifically addresses uncertainty related to our projections of earnings and growth, including the uncertainty related to loss expectations. We utilized discount rates that we believe adequately reflect the risk and uncertainty in the financial markets generally and specifically in our internally developed forecasts. We estimated expected rates of equity returns based on historical market returns and risk/return rates for similar industries of each reporting unit. We use our internal forecasts to estimate future cash flows and actual results may differ from forecasted results.


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During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we completed our annual goodwill impairment test as of June 30, 2014 for all of our reporting units that had goodwill. In performing the first step of the annual goodwill impairment analysis, we compared the fair value of each reporting unit to its estimated carrying value as measured by allocated equity, which includes goodwill. During our 2014 annual goodwill impairment test, we also evaluated the U.K. Card business within All Other, as the U.K. Card business comprises the majority of the goodwill included in All Other. To determine fair value, we utilized a combination of the market approach and the income approach. Under the market approach, we compared earnings and equity multiples of the individual reporting units to multiples of public companies comparable to the individual reporting units. The control premium used in the June 30, 2014 annual goodwill impairment test was 30 percent for all reporting units. Under the income approach, we updated our assumptions to reflect the current market environment. The discount rates used in the June 30, 2014 annual goodwill impairment test ranged from 10.5 percent to 13 percent depending on the relative risk of a reporting unit. Growth rates developed by management for individual revenue and expense items in each reporting unit ranged from (2.9) percent to 8.5 percent.

Based on the results of step one of the annual goodwill impairment test, we determined that step two was not required for any of the reporting units as their fair value exceeded their carrying value indicating there was no impairment.

The fair value for Card Services as of June 30, 2014 no longer considers the negative impact of a July 31, 2013 court ruling regarding the Federal Reserve's rules on debit card interchange fees, which would have required the Federal Reserve to reconsider the cap on debit card interchange fees. The fair value as of June 30, 2013 considered that potential negative impact contributing to an estimated fair value as a percent of allocated carrying value of 120.3 percent. On March 21, 2014, the Federal Reserve appealed and reversed the court's ruling. On August 18, 2014, the merchant plaintiffs filed a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court to review the court's decision. The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet indicated whether it will review the decision.

Table 72 shows goodwill assigned to the individual reporting units and the fair value as a percentage of the carrying value as of our June 30, 2014 annual goodwill impairment test.

Table 72
 
 
 
Goodwill by Reporting Unit (1)
 
June 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Estimated
Fair Value as a
Percent of Allocated
Carrying Value
 
Goodwill
Consumer & Business Banking
 
 
 
Deposits
131.2
%
 
$
17,875

Card Services
155.2

 
10,014

Business Banking
142.5

 
2,097

Dealer Financial Services
112.5

 
1,695

Global Wealth & Investment Management
 
 
 
U.S. Trust
203.0

 
2,922

Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
362.4

 
6,776

Global Banking
 
 
 
Global Commercial Banking
154.6

 
16,146

Global Corporate and Investment Banking
188.4

 
6,231

Global Markets
159.5

 
5,197

All Other (2)
208.5

 
775

(1) 
There was no goodwill in CRES at June 30, 2014.
(2) 
Reflects the goodwill and estimated fair value as a percent of allocated carrying value assigned to the U.K. Card business within All Other. The total amount of goodwill in All Other was $857 million at June 30, 2014.

In estimating the fair value of the reporting units in step one of the annual goodwill impairment analysis, the fair values can be sensitive to changes in the projected cash flows and assumptions. In some instances, minor changes in the assumptions could impact whether the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying value. Furthermore, a prolonged decrease or increase in a particular assumption could eventually lead to the fair value of a reporting unit being less than its carrying value. Also, under step two of the annual goodwill impairment analysis, which was not required for any of our reporting units at June 30, 2014, changes in the estimated fair values of the individual assets and liabilities may result in a different amount of implied goodwill, and ultimately the amount of goodwill impairment, if any.

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Glossary
Alt-A Mortgage – A type of U.S. mortgage that, for various reasons, is considered riskier than A-paper, or "prime," and less risky than "subprime," the riskiest category. Alt-A interest rates, which are determined by credit risk, therefore tend to be between those of prime and subprime home loans. Typically, Alt-A mortgages are characterized by borrowers with less than full documentation, lower credit scores and higher LTVs.
Assets in Custody – Consist largely of custodial and non-discretionary trust assets excluding brokerage assets administered for clients. Trust assets encompass a broad range of asset types including real estate, private company ownership interest, personal property and investments.
Assets Under Management (AUM) – The total market value of assets under the investment advisory and discretion of GWIM which generate asset management fees based on a percentage of the assets' market values. AUM reflects assets that are generally managed for institutional, high net worth and retail clients, and are distributed through various investment products including mutual funds, other commingled vehicles and separate accounts.
Carrying Value (with respect to loans) – The amount at which a loan is recorded on the balance sheet. For loans recorded at amortized cost, carrying value is the unpaid principal balance net of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and costs, and unamortized purchase premium or discount. For loans that are or have been on nonaccrual status, the carrying value is also reduced by any net charge-offs that have been recorded and the amount of interest payments applied as a reduction of principal under the cost recovery method. For PCI loans, the carrying value equals fair value upon acquisition adjusted for subsequent cash collections and yield accreted to date. For credit card loans, the carrying value also includes interest that has been billed to the customer. For loans classified as held-for-sale, carrying value is the lower of carrying value as described in the sentences above, or fair value. For loans for which we have elected the fair value option, the carrying value is fair value.
Client Brokerage Assets – Include client assets which are held in brokerage accounts. This includes non-discretionary brokerage and fee-based assets which generate brokerage income and asset management fee revenue.
Committed Credit Exposure – Includes any funded portion of a facility plus the unfunded portion of a facility on which the lender is legally bound to advance funds during a specified period under prescribed conditions.
Credit Derivatives – Contractual agreements that provide protection against a credit event on one or more referenced obligations. The nature of a credit event is established by the protection purchaser and protection seller at the inception of the transaction, and such events generally include bankruptcy or insolvency of the referenced credit entity, failure to meet payment obligations when due, as well as acceleration of indebtedness and payment repudiation or moratorium. The purchaser of the credit derivative pays a periodic fee in return for a payment by the protection seller upon the occurrence, if any, of such a credit event. A credit default swap is a type of a credit derivative.
Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) – A portfolio adjustment required to properly reflect the counterparty credit risk exposure as part of the fair value of derivative instruments.
Debit Valuation Adjustment (DVA) – A portfolio adjustment required to properly reflect the Corporation's own credit risk exposure as part of the fair value of derivative instruments and/or structured liabilities.
Interest Rate Lock Commitment (IRLC) – Commitment with a loan applicant in which the loan terms, including interest rate and price, are guaranteed for a designated period of time subject to credit approval.
Letter of Credit – A document issued on behalf of a customer to a third party promising to pay the third party upon presentation of specified documents. A letter of credit effectively substitutes the issuer's credit for that of the customer.
Loan-to-value (LTV) – A commonly used credit quality metric that is reported in terms of ending and average LTV. Ending LTV is calculated as the outstanding carrying value of the loan at the end of the period divided by the estimated value of the property securing the loan. Estimated property values are primarily determined by utilizing the Case-Schiller Home Index, a widely used index based on data from repeat sales of single family homes. Case-Schiller indices are updated quarterly and are reported on a three-month or one-quarter lag. An additional metric related to LTV is combined loan-to-value (CLTV) which is similar to the LTV metric, yet combines the outstanding balance on the residential mortgage loan and the outstanding carrying value on the home equity loan or available line of credit, both of which are secured by the same property, divided by the estimated value of the property. An LTV of 100 percent reflects a loan that is currently secured by a property valued at an amount exactly equal to the carrying value or available line of the loan. Under certain circumstances, estimated values can also be determined by utilizing an automated valuation method (AVM) or Mortgage Risk

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Assessment Corporation (MRAC) index. An AVM is a tool that estimates the value of a property by reference to large volumes of market data including sales of comparable properties and price trends specific to the MSA in which the property being valued is located. The MRAC index is similar to the Case-Schiller Home Index in that it is an index that is based on data from repeat sales of single family homes and is reported on a lag.
Margin Receivable An extension of credit secured by eligible securities in certain brokerage accounts.
Matched Book – Repurchase and resale agreements and securities borrowed and loaned transactions entered into to accommodate customers and earn interest rate spreads.
Mortgage Servicing Right (MSR) – The right to service a mortgage loan when the underlying loan is sold or securitized. Servicing includes collections for principal, interest and escrow payments from borrowers and accounting for and remitting principal and interest payments to investors.
Net Interest Yield – Net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
Nonperforming Loans and Leases – Includes loans and leases that have been placed on nonaccrual status, including nonaccruing loans whose contractual terms have been restructured in a manner that grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties (TDRs). Loans accounted for under the fair value option, PCI loans and LHFS are not reported as nonperforming loans and leases. Consumer credit card loans, business card loans, consumer loans secured by personal property (except for certain secured consumer loans, including those that have been modified in a TDR), and consumer loans secured by real estate that are insured by the FHA or through long-term credit protection agreements with FNMA and FHLMC (fully-insured loan portfolio) are not placed on nonaccrual status and are, therefore, not reported as nonperforming loans and leases.
Purchased Credit-impaired (PCI) Loan – A loan purchased as an individual loan, in a portfolio of loans or in a business combination with evidence of deterioration in credit quality since origination for which it is probable, upon acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments. These loans are recorded at fair value upon acquisition.
Subprime Loans – Although a standard industry definition for subprime loans (including subprime mortgage loans) does not exist, the Corporation defines subprime loans as specific product offerings for higher risk borrowers, including individuals with one or a combination of high credit risk factors, such as low FICO scores, high debt to income ratios and inferior payment history.
Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) – Loans whose contractual terms have been restructured in a manner that grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. Certain consumer loans for which a binding offer to restructure has been extended are also classified as TDRs. Concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate to a rate that is below market on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, loans discharged in bankruptcy or other actions intended to maximize collection. Secured consumer loans that have been discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have not been reaffirmed by the borrower are classified as TDRs at the time of discharge from bankruptcy. TDRs are generally reported as nonperforming loans and leases while on nonaccrual status. Nonperforming TDRs may be returned to accrual status when, among other criteria, payment in full of all amounts due under the restructured terms is expected and the borrower has demonstrated a sustained period of repayment performance, generally six months. TDRs that are on accrual status are reported as performing TDRs through the end of the calendar year in which the restructuring occurred or the year in which they are returned to accrual status. In addition, if accruing TDRs bear less than a market rate of interest at the time of modification, they are reported as performing TDRs throughout their remaining lives unless and until they cease to perform in accordance with their modified contractual terms, at which time they would be placed on nonaccrual status and reported as nonperforming TDRs.
Value-at-Risk (VaR) – VaR is a model that simulates the value of a portfolio under a range of hypothetical scenarios in order to generate a distribution of potential gains and losses. VaR represents the loss the portfolio is expected to experience with a given confidence level based on historical data. A VaR model is an effective tool in estimating ranges of potential gains and losses on our trading portfolios.

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Acronyms
 
 
 
ABS
 
Asset-backed securities
AFS
 
Available-for-sale
ALM
 
Asset and liability management
ALMRC
 
Asset Liability and Market Risk Committee
ARM
 
Adjustable-rate mortgage
BHC
 
Bank holding company
CCAR
 
Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review
CDO
 
Collateralized debt obligation
CLO
 
Collateralized loan obligation
CRA
 
Community Reinvestment Act
CRC
 
Credit Risk Committee
EAD
 
Exposure at default
FDIC
 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHA
 
Federal Housing Administration
FHLMC
 
Freddie Mac
FICC
 
Fixed income, currencies and commodities
FICO
 
Fair Isaac Corporation (credit score)
FNMA
 
Fannie Mae
FTE
 
Fully taxable-equivalent
GAAP
 
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GMRC
 
Global Markets Risk Committee
GNMA
 
Government National Mortgage Association
GSE
 
Government-sponsored enterprise
HELOC
 
Home equity lines of credit
HFI
 
Held-for-investment
HUD
 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
LCR
 
Liquidity Coverage Ratio
LGD
 
Loss-given default
LHFS
 
Loans held-for-sale
LIBOR
 
London InterBank Offered Rate
MBS
 
Mortgage-backed securities
MD&A
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
MI
 
Mortgage insurance
MSA
 
Metropolitan statistical area
NSFR
 
Net Stable Funding Ratio
OCC
 
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCI
 
Other comprehensive income
OTC
 
Over-the-counter
OTTI
 
Other-than-temporary impairment
PPI
 
Payment protection insurance
RMBS
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
SBLCs
 
Standby letters of credit
SEC
 
Securities and Exchange Commission
VA
 
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VIE
 
Variable interest entity

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

See Market Risk Management on page 122 in the MD&A and the sections referenced therein for Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report and pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), the Corporation's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness and design of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report, in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Controls

There have been no changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the three months ended September 30, 2014 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.


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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share information)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and leases
$
8,535

 
$
9,146

 
$
25,930

 
$
27,384

Debt securities
2,225

 
2,205

 
6,346

 
7,302

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
239

 
291

 
801

 
925

Trading account assets
1,111

 
1,049

 
3,463

 
3,567

Other interest income
748

 
691

 
2,194

 
2,130

Total interest income
12,858

 
13,382

 
38,734

 
41,308

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
270

 
334

 
843

 
1,082

Short-term borrowings
591

 
683

 
1,963

 
2,241

Trading account liabilities
392

 
375

 
1,225

 
1,274

Long-term debt
1,386

 
1,724

 
4,386

 
5,232

Total interest expense
2,639

 
3,116

 
8,417

 
9,829

Net interest income
10,219

 
10,266

 
30,317

 
31,479

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Card income
1,500

 
1,444

 
4,334

 
4,323

Service charges
1,907

 
1,884

 
5,599

 
5,520

Investment and brokerage services
3,327

 
2,995

 
9,887

 
9,165

Investment banking income
1,351

 
1,297

 
4,524

 
4,388

Equity investment income
9

 
1,184

 
1,150

 
2,427

Trading account profits
1,899

 
1,266

 
6,198

 
6,193

Mortgage banking income
272

 
585

 
1,211

 
3,026

Gains on sales of debt securities
432

 
356

 
1,191

 
881

Other income
293

 
253

 
1,111

 
52

Total noninterest income
10,990

 
11,264

 
35,205

 
35,975

Total revenue, net of interest expense
21,209

 
21,530

 
65,522

 
67,454

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
636

 
296

 
2,056

 
3,220

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personnel
8,039

 
8,310

 
26,094

 
26,732

Occupancy
1,070

 
1,096

 
3,264

 
3,359

Equipment
514

 
538

 
1,594

 
1,620

Marketing
446

 
511

 
1,338

 
1,377

Professional fees
611

 
702

 
1,795

 
2,045

Amortization of intangibles
234

 
270

 
708

 
820

Data processing
754

 
779

 
2,348

 
2,370

Telecommunications
311

 
397

 
1,005

 
1,217

Other general operating
8,163

 
3,786

 
22,775

 
12,367

Total noninterest expense
20,142

 
16,389

 
60,921

 
51,907

Income before income taxes
431

 
4,845

 
2,545

 
12,327

Income tax expense
663

 
2,348

 
762

 
4,335

Net income (loss)
$
(232
)
 
$
2,497

 
$
1,783

 
$
7,992

Preferred stock dividends
238

 
279

 
732

 
1,093

Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders
$
(470
)
 
$
2,218

 
$
1,051

 
$
6,899

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per common share information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss)
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.21

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.64

Diluted earnings (loss)
(0.04
)
 
0.20

 
0.10

 
0.62

Dividends paid
0.05

 
0.01

 
0.07

 
0.03

Average common shares issued and outstanding (in thousands)
10,515,790

 
10,718,918

 
10,531,688

 
10,764,216

Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding (in thousands)
10,515,790

 
11,482,226

 
10,587,841

 
11,523,649

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income (loss)
$
(232
)
 
$
2,497

 
$
1,783

 
$
7,992

Other comprehensive income (loss), net-of-tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in available-for-sale debt and marketable equity securities
(994
)
 
(631
)
 
2,600

 
(5,770
)
Net change in derivatives
196

 
180

 
411

 
365

Employee benefit plan adjustments
8

 
1,380

 
64

 
1,513

Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments
(14
)
 
(43
)
 
(133
)
 
(134
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(804
)
 
886

 
2,942

 
(4,026
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
(1,036
)
 
$
3,383

 
$
4,725

 
$
3,966

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
28,332

 
$
36,852

Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and non-U.S. central banks
100,327

 
94,470

Cash and cash equivalents
128,659

 
131,322

Time deposits placed and other short-term investments
7,859

 
11,540

Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell (includes $63,514 and $75,614 measured at fair value)
223,310

 
190,328

Trading account assets (includes $100,587 and $111,817 pledged as collateral)
188,489

 
200,993

Derivative assets
49,093

 
47,495

Debt securities:
 
 
 
Carried at fair value (includes $52,387 and $52,283 pledged as collateral)
307,949

 
268,795

Held-to-maturity, at cost (fair value – $58,990 and $52,430; $16,906 and $20,869 pledged as collateral)
60,175

 
55,150

Total debt securities
368,124

 
323,945

Loans and leases (includes $8,183 and $10,042 measured at fair value and $56,096 and $71,579 pledged as collateral)
891,315

 
928,233

Allowance for loan and lease losses
(15,106
)
 
(17,428
)
Loans and leases, net of allowance
876,209

 
910,805

Premises and equipment, net
9,987

 
10,475

Mortgage servicing rights (includes $4,243 and $5,042 measured at fair value)
4,243

 
5,052

Goodwill
69,784

 
69,844

Intangible assets
4,849

 
5,574

Loans held-for-sale (includes $5,455 and $6,656 measured at fair value)
7,909

 
11,362

Customer and other receivables
67,092

 
59,448

Other assets (includes $12,726 and $18,055 measured at fair value)
118,006

 
124,090

Total assets
$
2,123,613

 
$
2,102,273

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets of consolidated variable interest entities included in total assets above (isolated to settle the liabilities of the variable interest entities)
Trading account assets
$
7,533

 
$
8,412

Derivative assets
8

 
185

Loans and leases
96,565

 
109,118

Allowance for loan and lease losses
(2,002
)
 
(2,674
)
Loans and leases, net of allowance
94,563

 
106,444

Loans held-for-sale
555

 
1,384

All other assets
2,738

 
4,577

Total assets of consolidated variable interest entities
$
105,397

 
$
121,002

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet (continued)
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Liabilities
 
 
 
Deposits in U.S. offices:
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
$
386,546

 
$
373,071

Interest-bearing (includes $1,520 and $1,899 measured at fair value)
654,726

 
667,714

Deposits in non-U.S. offices:
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
7,368

 
8,254

Interest-bearing
63,341

 
70,232

Total deposits
1,111,981

 
1,119,271

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase (includes $30,304 and $33,684 measured at fair value)
217,925

 
198,106

Trading account liabilities
76,867

 
83,469

Derivative liabilities
44,238

 
37,407

Short-term borrowings (includes $2,418 and $1,520 measured at fair value)
33,275

 
45,999

Accrued expenses and other liabilities (includes $10,975 and $11,233 measured at fair value and $529 and $484 of reserve for unfunded lending commitments)
150,531

 
135,662

Long-term debt (includes $40,048 and $47,035 measured at fair value)
250,115

 
249,674

Total liabilities
1,884,932

 
1,869,588

Commitments and contingencies (Note 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities, Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees and Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies)


 


 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized – 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 3,591,790 and 3,407,790 shares
17,913

 
13,352

Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.01 par value; authorized – 12,800,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 10,515,893,904 and 10,591,808,296 shares
153,472

 
155,293

Retained earnings
72,811

 
72,497

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(5,515
)
 
(8,457
)
Total shareholders' equity
238,681

 
232,685

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,123,613

 
$
2,102,273

 
 
 
 
Liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities included in total liabilities above
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings (includes $0 and $77 of non-recourse borrowings)
$
985

 
$
1,150

Long-term debt (includes $14,168 and $16,209 of non-recourse debt)
15,904

 
19,448

All other liabilities (includes $95 and $138 of non-recourse liabilities)
137

 
253

Total liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities
$
17,026

 
$
20,851

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
 
 
Preferred
Stock
Common Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Shares
Amount
Balance, December 31, 2012
$
18,768

10,778,264

$
158,142

$
62,843

$
(2,797
)
$
236,956

Net income
 
 
 
7,992

 
7,992

Net change in available-for-sale debt and marketable equity securities
 
 
 
 
(5,770
)
(5,770
)
Net change in derivatives
 
 
 
 
365

365

Employee benefit plan adjustments
 
 
 
 
1,513

1,513

Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
(134
)
(134
)
Dividends paid:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
 
 
 
(323
)
 
(323
)
Preferred
 
 
 
(993
)
 
(993
)
Issuance of preferred stock
1,008

 
 
 
 
1,008

Redemption of preferred stock
(6,461
)
 
 
(100
)
 
(6,561
)
Common stock issued under employee plans and related tax effects
 
44,664

98

 
 
98

Common stock repurchased
 
(139,646
)
(1,869
)
 
 
(1,869
)
Balance, September 30, 2013
$
13,315

10,683,282

$
156,371

$
69,419

$
(6,823
)
$
232,282

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
13,352

10,591,808

$
155,293

$
72,497

$
(8,457
)
$
232,685

Net income
 
 
 
1,783

 
1,783

Net change in available-for-sale debt and marketable equity securities
 
 
 
 
2,600

2,600

Net change in derivatives
 
 
 
 
411

411

Employee benefit plan adjustments
 
 
 
 
64

64

Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
(133
)
(133
)
Dividends paid:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
 
 
 
(737
)
 
(737
)
Preferred
 
 
 
(732
)
 
(732
)
Issuance of preferred stock
4,561

 
 
 
 
4,561

Common stock issued under employee plans and related tax effects
 
25,218

(146
)
 
 
(146
)
Common stock repurchased
 
(101,132
)
(1,675
)
 
 
(1,675
)
Balance, September 30, 2014
$
17,913

10,515,894

$
153,472

$
72,811

$
(5,515
)
$
238,681

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,783

 
$
7,992

Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision for credit losses
2,056

 
3,220

Gains on sales of debt securities
(1,191
)
 
(881
)
Depreciation and premises improvements amortization
1,172

 
1,201

Amortization of intangibles
708

 
820

Net amortization of premium/discount on debt securities
1,675

 
1,280

Deferred income taxes
554

 
2,810

Originations and purchases of loans held-for-sale
(28,652
)
 
(55,561
)
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of loans originally classified as held-for-sale
29,458

 
62,549

Net decrease in trading and derivative instruments
13,009

 
33,899

Net (increase) decrease in other assets
(7,853
)
 
35,319

Net increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
14,794

 
(14,059
)
Other operating activities, net
(462
)
 
2,234

Net cash provided by operating activities
27,051

 
80,823

Investing activities
 
 
 
Net decrease in time deposits placed and other short-term investments
3,681

 
4,245

Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
(32,982
)
 
7,917

Proceeds from sales of debt securities carried at fair value
107,419

 
78,405

Proceeds from paydowns and maturities of debt securities carried at fair value
60,255

 
69,731

Purchases of debt securities carried at fair value
(199,442
)
 
(113,244
)
Proceeds from paydowns and maturities of held-to-maturity debt securities
5,250

 
7,039

Purchases of held-to-maturity debt securities
(10,742
)
 
(12,363
)
Proceeds from sales of loans and leases
20,422

 
9,267

Purchases of loans and leases
(8,070
)
 
(16,844
)
Other changes in loans and leases, net
21,379

 
(30,921
)
Net purchases of premises and equipment
(684
)
 
(353
)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed properties
644

 
852

Proceeds from sales of investments
1,557

 
4,220

Other investing activities, net
(629
)
 
(641
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(31,942
)
 
7,310

Financing activities
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
(7,290
)
 
4,857

Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
19,819

 
(66,985
)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
(12,724
)
 
10,038

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
46,917

 
32,680

Retirement of long-term debt
(44,623
)
 
(47,936
)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
4,561

 
1,008

Redemption of preferred stock

 
(6,461
)
Common stock repurchased
(1,675
)
 
(1,869
)
Cash dividends paid
(1,469
)
 
(1,316
)
Excess tax benefits on share-based payments
34

 
12

Other financing activities, net
(37
)
 
(19
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
3,513

 
(75,991
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,285
)
 
(1,661
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(2,663
)
 
10,481

Cash and cash equivalents at January 1
131,322

 
110,752

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30
$
128,659

 
$
121,233

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles

Bank of America Corporation (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the Corporation), a bank holding company and a financial holding company, provides a diverse range of financial services and products throughout the U.S. and in certain international markets. The term "the Corporation" as used herein may refer to Bank of America Corporation individually, Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiaries, or certain of Bank of America Corporation's subsidiaries or affiliates.

The Corporation conducts its activities through banking and non-banking subsidiaries. Prior to October 1, 2014, the Corporation operated its banking activities primarily under two charters: Bank of America, National Association (Bank of America, N.A. or BANA) and, to a lesser extent, FIA Card Services, National Association (FIA Card Services, N.A. or FIA). On October 1, 2014, FIA was merged into BANA.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its majority-owned subsidiaries, and those variable interest entities (VIEs) where the Corporation is the primary beneficiary. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Results of operations of acquired companies are included from the dates of acquisition and for VIEs, from the dates that the Corporation became the primary beneficiary. Assets held in an agency or fiduciary capacity are not included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Corporation accounts for investments in companies for which it owns a voting interest and for which it has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financing decisions using the equity method of accounting or at fair value under the fair value option. These investments are included in other assets. Equity method investments are subject to impairment testing and the Corporation's proportionate share of income or loss is included in equity investment income.

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. Realized results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The nature of the Corporation's business is such that the results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the interim period results have been made. The Corporation evaluates subsequent events through the date of filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting guidance on classification and measurement of foreclosed mortgage loans that are government guaranteed. This new guidance states that such foreclosed properties should be classified as other assets and measured based on the amount of the loan balance expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The new guidance is effective beginning on January 1, 2015 using either a prospective or modified retrospective transition method. This new guidance will not have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In August 2014, the FASB issued new accounting guidance that provides a measurement alternative for entities that consolidate a collateralized financing entity (CFE). The new guidance allows an entity to measure both the financial assets and financial liabilities of a CFE using the fair value of either the financial assets or financial liabilities, whichever is more observable. This alternative is available for CFEs where the financial assets and financial liabilities are carried at fair value and changes in fair value are reported in earnings. The new guidance is effective beginning on January 1, 2016. This new guidance will not have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations.


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In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting and disclosure of repurchase-to-maturity (RTM) transactions and repurchase financings (repos). Under this new accounting guidance, RTMs will be accounted for as secured borrowings rather than sales of an asset, and transfers of financial assets with a contemporaneous repo will no longer be evaluated to determine whether they should be accounted for on a combined basis as forward contracts. The new guidance also prescribes additional disclosures particularly on the nature of collateral pledged in repos accounted for as secured borrowings. The new guidance is effective beginning on January 1, 2015. This new guidance will not have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued new accounting guidance to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The new accounting guidance, which does not apply to financial instruments, is effective on a retrospective basis beginning on January 1, 2017. The Corporation does not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In January 2014, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for qualified affordable housing projects which permits entities to make an accounting policy election to apply the proportional amortization method when specific conditions are met. The new accounting guidance is effective on a retrospective basis beginning on January 1, 2015 with early adoption permitted. The Corporation is currently assessing whether it will adopt the proportional amortization method. If adopted, the Corporation does not expect it to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Income Taxes

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation settled and effectively resolved the federal examinations related to years 2005 through 2009 and all open Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (Merrill Lynch) years through 2008 as well as various state and local examinations for multiple years. Primarily as a result of these resolutions, the balance of the Corporation's gross unrecognized tax benefits (UTB) has decreased to $1.0 billion at September 30, 2014, from $3.1 billion as of December 31, 2013. The portion of the UTB which would, if recognized, affect the Corporation's effective tax rate was $0.7 billion at September 30, 2014. It is reasonably possible that the UTB balance may decrease by as much as $0.4 billion during the next 12 months.

Accounting Policies

All significant accounting policies are discussed either in this Note, in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K or are included in the Notes herein listed below.

INDEX
Page
Note 2 – Derivatives
Note 3 – Securities
Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases
Note 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities
Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees
Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies
Note 13 – Earnings Per Common Share
Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements
Note 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights


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NOTE 2 – Derivatives
 
Derivative Balances

Derivatives are entered into on behalf of customers, for trading, or to support risk management activities. Derivatives used in risk management activities include derivatives that may or may not be designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships. Derivatives that are not designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships are referred to as other risk management derivatives. For more information on the Corporation's derivatives and hedging activities, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following tables present derivative instruments included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in derivative assets and liabilities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty and cash collateral netting. Total derivative assets and liabilities are adjusted on an aggregate basis to take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements and have been reduced by the cash collateral received or paid.

 
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
Gross Derivative Assets
 
Gross Derivative Liabilities
(Dollars in billions)
Contract/
Notional (1)
 
Trading Derivatives and Other Risk Management Derivatives
 
Qualifying
Accounting
Hedges
 
Total
 
Trading Derivatives and Other Risk Management Derivatives
 
Qualifying
Accounting
Hedges
 
Total
Interest rate contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
$
30,791.8

 
$
555.3

 
$
7.8

 
$
563.1

 
$
556.9

 
$
0.7

 
$
557.6

Futures and forwards
10,639.5

 
1.5

 

 
1.5

 
1.5

 

 
1.5

Written options
1,807.4

 

 

 

 
72.6

 

 
72.6

Purchased options
1,841.2

 
74.3

 

 
74.3

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Swaps
2,237.3

 
58.2

 
1.0

 
59.2

 
59.5

 
2.0

 
61.5

Spot, futures and forwards
4,517.0

 
59.0

 
1.6

 
60.6

 
61.3

 
0.3

 
61.6

Written options
671.9

 

 

 

 
13.0

 

 
13.0

Purchased options
627.1

 
12.1

 

 
12.1

 

 

 

Equity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Swaps
196.9

 
2.6

 

 
2.6

 
4.0

 

 
4.0

Futures and forwards
90.9

 
1.3

 

 
1.3

 
1.7

 

 
1.7

Written options
391.0

 

 

 

 
27.3

 

 
27.3

Purchased options
355.8

 
28.5

 

 
28.5

 

 

 

Commodity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Swaps
69.2

 
2.7

 

 
2.7

 
4.7

 

 
4.7

Futures and forwards
454.7

 
4.1

 

 
4.1

 
1.8

 

 
1.8

Written options
144.4

 

 

 

 
4.0

 

 
4.0

Purchased options
150.4

 
4.0

 

 
4.0

 

 

 

Credit derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Purchased credit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Credit default swaps
1,195.0

 
11.1

 

 
11.1

 
24.6

 

 
24.6

Total return swaps/other
69.1

 
0.2

 

 
0.2

 
1.3

 

 
1.3

Written credit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit default swaps
1,163.6

 
26.0

 

 
26.0

 
9.7

 

 
9.7

Total return swaps/other
72.6

 
4.9

 

 
4.9

 
1.0

 

 
1.0

Gross derivative assets/liabilities
 
 
$
845.8

 
$
10.4

 
$
856.2

 
$
844.9

 
$
3.0

 
$
847.9

Less: Legally enforceable master netting agreements
 
 
 
(761.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
(761.7
)
Less: Cash collateral received/paid
 
 
 
 
 
 
(45.4
)
 
 
 
 
 
(42.0
)
Total derivative assets/liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
$
49.1

 
 
 
 
 
$
44.2

(1) 
Represents the total contract/notional amount of derivative assets and liabilities outstanding.

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Gross Derivative Assets
 
Gross Derivative Liabilities
(Dollars in billions)
Contract/
Notional (1)
 
Trading Derivatives and Other Risk Management Derivatives
 
Qualifying
Accounting
Hedges
 
Total
 
Trading Derivatives and Other Risk Management Derivatives
 
Qualifying
Accounting
Hedges
 
Total
Interest rate contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
$
33,272.0

 
$
659.9

 
$
7.5

 
$
667.4

 
$
658.4

 
$
0.9

 
$
659.3

Futures and forwards
8,217.6

 
1.6

 

 
1.6

 
1.5

 

 
1.5

Written options
2,065.4

 

 

 

 
64.4

 

 
64.4

Purchased options
2,028.3

 
65.4

 

 
65.4

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
2,284.1

 
43.1

 
1.0

 
44.1

 
42.7

 
1.0

 
43.7

Spot, futures and forwards
2,922.5

 
32.5

 
0.7

 
33.2

 
33.5

 
1.1

 
34.6

Written options
412.4

 

 

 

 
9.2

 

 
9.2

Purchased options
392.4

 
8.8

 

 
8.8

 

 

 

Equity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
162.0

 
3.6

 

 
3.6

 
4.2

 

 
4.2

Futures and forwards
71.4

 
1.1

 

 
1.1

 
1.4

 

 
1.4

Written options
315.6

 

 

 

 
29.6

 

 
29.6

Purchased options
266.7

 
30.4

 

 
30.4

 

 

 

Commodity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swaps
73.1

 
3.8

 

 
3.8

 
5.7

 

 
5.7

Futures and forwards
454.4

 
4.7

 

 
4.7

 
2.5

 

 
2.5

Written options
157.3

 

 

 

 
5.0

 

 
5.0

Purchased options
164.0

 
5.2

 

 
5.2

 

 

 

Credit derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased credit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit default swaps
1,305.1

 
15.7

 

 
15.7

 
28.1

 

 
28.1

Total return swaps/other
38.1

 
2.0

 

 
2.0

 
3.2

 

 
3.2

Written credit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit default swaps
1,265.4

 
29.3

 

 
29.3

 
13.8

 

 
13.8

Total return swaps/other
63.4

 
4.0

 

 
4.0

 
0.2

 

 
0.2

Gross derivative assets/liabilities
 
 
$
911.1

 
$
9.2

 
$
920.3

 
$
903.4

 
$
3.0

 
$
906.4

Less: Legally enforceable master netting agreements
 
 
 
(825.5
)
 
 
 
 
 
(825.5
)
Less: Cash collateral received/paid
 
 
 
 
 
 
(47.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
(43.5
)
Total derivative assets/liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
$
47.5

 
 
 
 
 
$
37.4

(1) 
Represents the total contract/notional amount of derivative assets and liabilities outstanding.

Offsetting of Derivatives

The Corporation enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) master netting agreements or similar agreements with substantially all of the Corporation's derivative counterparties. Where legally enforceable, these master netting agreements give the Corporation, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held as collateral and to offset receivables and payables with the same counterparty. For purposes of the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Corporation offsets derivative assets and liabilities and cash collateral held with the same counterparty where it has such a legally enforceable master netting agreement.

The Offsetting of Derivatives table presents derivative instruments included in derivative assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by primary risk (e.g., interest rate risk) and the platform, where applicable, on which these derivatives are transacted. Exchange-traded derivatives include listed options transacted on an exchange. Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives include bilateral transactions between the Corporation and a particular counterparty. OTC-cleared derivatives include bilateral transactions between the Corporation and a counterparty where the transaction is cleared through a clearinghouse. Balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty and cash collateral netting. Total gross derivative assets and liabilities

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are adjusted on an aggregate basis to take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements which includes reducing the balance for counterparty netting and cash collateral received or paid.

Other gross derivative assets and liabilities in the table represent derivatives entered into under master netting agreements where uncertainty exists as to the enforceability of these agreements under bankruptcy laws in some countries or industries and, accordingly, receivables and payables with counterparties in these countries or industries are reported on a gross basis.

Also included in the table is financial instrument collateral related to legally enforceable master netting agreements that represents securities collateral received or pledged and customer cash collateral held at third-party custodians. These amounts are not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but are shown as a reduction to total derivative assets and liabilities in the table to derive net derivative assets and liabilities.

For more information on offsetting of securities financing agreements, see Note 9 – Federal Funds Sold or Purchased, Securities Financing Agreements and Short-term Borrowings.

Offsetting of Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in billions)
Derivative
Assets
 
Derivative
Liabilities
 
Derivative
Assets
 
Derivative
Liabilities
Interest rate contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Over-the-counter
$
349.7

 
$
336.9

 
$
381.7

 
$
365.9

Exchange-traded
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.4

 
0.3

Over-the-counter cleared
285.8

 
290.5

 
351.2

 
356.5

Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Over-the-counter
127.6

 
131.3

 
82.9

 
83.9

Equity contracts
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
Over-the-counter
18.4

 
16.4

 
20.3

 
17.6

Exchange-traded
8.7

 
8.8

 
8.4

 
9.8

Commodity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Over-the-counter
5.7

 
6.8

 
6.3

 
7.4

Exchange-traded
1.8

 
1.8

 
3.3

 
2.9

Over-the-counter cleared

 
0.1

 

 

Credit derivatives
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Over-the-counter
35.1

 
30.4

 
44.0

 
38.9

Over-the-counter cleared
6.4

 
6.1

 
5.8

 
5.9

Total gross derivative assets/liabilities, before netting


 


 
 
 
 
Over-the-counter
536.5

 
521.8

 
535.2

 
513.7

Exchange-traded
10.6

 
10.7

 
12.1

 
13.0

Over-the-counter cleared
292.2

 
296.7

 
357.0

 
362.4

Less: Legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral received/paid
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Over-the-counter
(504.9
)
 
(497.6
)
 
(505.0
)
 
(495.4
)
Exchange-traded
(10.4
)
 
(10.4
)
 
(11.2
)
 
(11.2
)
Over-the-counter cleared
(291.8
)
 
(295.7
)
 
(356.6
)
 
(362.4
)
Derivative assets/liabilities, after netting
32.2

 
25.5

 
31.5

 
20.1

Other gross derivative assets/liabilities
16.9

 
18.7

 
16.0

 
17.3

Total derivative assets/liabilities
49.1

 
44.2

 
47.5

 
37.4

Less: Financial instruments collateral (1)
(12.4
)
 
(7.3
)
 
(10.1
)
 
(4.6
)
Total net derivative assets/liabilities
$
36.7

 
$
36.9

 
$
37.4

 
$
32.8

(1)
These amounts are limited to the derivative asset/liability balance and, accordingly, do not include excess collateral received/pledged.

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ALM and Risk Management Derivatives

The Corporation's asset and liability management (ALM) and risk management activities include the use of derivatives to mitigate risk to the Corporation including derivatives designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships and derivatives used in other risk management activities. Interest rate, foreign exchange, equity, commodity and credit contracts are utilized in the Corporation's ALM and risk management activities.

The Corporation maintains an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of interest rate contracts, which are generally non-leveraged generic interest rate and basis swaps, options, futures and forwards, to minimize significant fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest rate volatility. The Corporation's goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity and volatility so that movements in interest rates do not significantly adversely affect earnings or capital. As a result of interest rate fluctuations, hedged fixed-rate assets and liabilities appreciate or depreciate in fair value. Gains or losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to the hedged fixed-rate assets and liabilities are expected to substantially offset this unrealized appreciation or depreciation.

Market risk, including interest rate risk, can be substantial in the mortgage business. Market risk is the risk that values of mortgage assets or revenues will be adversely affected by changes in market conditions such as interest rate movements. To mitigate the interest rate risk in mortgage banking production income, the Corporation utilizes forward loan sale commitments and other derivative instruments including purchased options and certain debt securities. The Corporation also utilizes derivatives such as interest rate options, interest rate swaps, forward settlement contracts and eurodollar futures to hedge certain market risks of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs). For more information on MSRs, see Note 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights.

The Corporation uses foreign exchange contracts to manage the foreign exchange risk associated with certain foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities, as well as the Corporation's investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries. Foreign exchange contracts, which include spot and forward contracts, represent agreements to exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another country at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon settlement date. Exposure to loss on these contracts will increase or decrease over their respective lives as currency exchange and interest rates fluctuate.

The Corporation enters into derivative commodity contracts such as futures, swaps, options and forwards as well as non-derivative commodity contracts to provide price risk management services to customers or to manage price risk associated with its physical and financial commodity positions. The non-derivative commodity contracts and physical inventories of commodities expose the Corporation to earnings volatility. Cash flow and fair value accounting hedges provide a method to mitigate a portion of this earnings volatility.

The Corporation purchases credit derivatives to manage credit risk related to certain funded and unfunded credit exposures. Credit derivatives include credit default swaps (CDS), total return swaps and swaptions. These derivatives are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in other income.


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Derivatives Designated as Accounting Hedges

The Corporation uses various types of interest rate, commodity and foreign exchange derivative contracts to protect against changes in the fair value of its assets and liabilities due to fluctuations in interest rates, commodity prices and exchange rates (fair value hedges). The Corporation also uses these types of contracts and equity derivatives to protect against changes in the cash flows of its assets and liabilities, and other forecasted transactions (cash flow hedges). The Corporation hedges its net investment in consolidated non-U.S. operations determined to have functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar using forward exchange contracts and cross-currency basis swaps, and by issuing foreign currency-denominated debt (net investment hedges).

Fair Value Hedges

The table below summarizes certain information related to fair value hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (Losses)
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2014
(Dollars in millions)
Derivative
 
Hedged
Item
 
Hedge
Ineffectiveness
 
Derivative
 
Hedged
Item
 
Hedge
Ineffectiveness
Interest rate risk on long-term debt (1)
$
(489
)
 
$
265

 
$
(224
)
 
$
612

 
$
(1,239
)
 
$
(627
)
Interest rate and foreign currency risk on long-term debt (1)
(1,631
)
 
1,620

 
(11
)
 
(1,368
)
 
1,305

 
(63
)
Interest rate risk on available-for-sale
securities (2)
1

 
(21
)
 
(20
)
 
(20
)
 
(5
)
 
(25
)
Price risk on commodity inventory (3)
7

 
(7
)
 

 
9

 
(4
)
 
5

Total
$
(2,112
)
 
$
1,857

 
$
(255
)
 
$
(767
)
 
$
57

 
$
(710
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2013
Interest rate risk on long-term debt (1)
$
(313
)
 
$
81

 
$
(232
)
 
$
(3,696
)
 
$
3,114

 
$
(582
)
Interest rate and foreign currency risk on long-term debt (1)
991

 
(1,059
)
 
(68
)
 
(1,129
)
 
945

 
(184
)
Interest rate risk on available-for-sale
securities (2)

 

 

 
836

 
(837
)
 
(1
)
Price risk on commodity inventory (3)
1

 
1

 
2

 
1

 

 
1

Total
$
679

 
$
(977
)
 
$
(298
)
 
$
(3,988
)
 
$
3,222

 
$
(766
)
(1) 
Amounts are recorded in interest expense on long-term debt and in other income.
(2) 
Amounts are recorded in interest income on debt securities.
(3) 
Amounts relating to commodity inventory are recorded in trading account profits.


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Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges

The table below summarizes certain information related to cash flow hedges and net investment hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Of the $1.9 billion net loss (after-tax) on derivatives in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) at September 30, 2014, $905 million ($566 million after-tax) is expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months. These net losses reclassified into earnings are expected to primarily reduce net interest income related to the respective hedged items. Amounts related to price risk on restricted stock awards reclassified from accumulated OCI are recorded in personnel expense.

Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2014
(Dollars in millions, amounts pretax)
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivatives
 
Gains (Losses) in Income Reclassified from Accumulated OCI
 
Hedge Ineffectiveness and Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing (1)
 
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivatives
 
Gains (Losses) in Income Reclassified from Accumulated OCI
 
Hedge Ineffectiveness and Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing (1)
Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate risk on variable-rate portfolios
$
(12
)
 
$
(271
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
33

 
$
(831
)
 
$
(4
)
Price risk on restricted stock awards
137

 
85

 

 
73

 
310

 

Total
$
125

 
$
(186
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
106

 
$
(521
)
 
$
(4
)
Net investment hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange risk
$
2,286

 
$
9

 
$
(150
)
 
$
1,308

 
$
7

 
$
(326
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2013
Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate risk on variable-rate portfolios
$
(15
)
 
$
(271
)
 
$
1

 
$
(305
)
 
$
(801
)
 
$
(1
)
Price risk on restricted stock awards
137

 
108

 

 
302

 
217

 

Total
$
122

 
$
(163
)
 
$
1

 
$
(3
)
 
$
(584
)
 
$
(1
)
Net investment hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange risk
$
(1,472
)
 
$
2

 
$
(31
)
 
$
1,008

 
$
(89
)
 
$
(103
)
(1) 
Amounts related to derivatives designated as cash flow hedges represent hedge ineffectiveness and amounts related to net investment hedges represent amounts excluded from effectiveness testing.

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Other Risk Management Derivatives

Other risk management derivatives are used by the Corporation to reduce certain risk exposures. These derivatives are not qualifying accounting hedges because either they did not qualify for or were not designated as accounting hedges. The table below presents gains (losses) on these derivatives for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. These gains (losses) are largely offset by the income or expense that is recorded on the hedged item.

Other Risk Management Derivatives
 
 
 
 
Gains (Losses)
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Interest rate risk on mortgage banking income (1)
$
(7
)
 
$
15

 
$
369

 
$
(482
)
Credit risk on loans (2)
12

 
(16
)
 
(21
)
 
(23
)
Interest rate and foreign currency risk on ALM activities (3)
(1,359
)
 
1,195

 
(2,670
)
 
1,703

Price risk on restricted stock awards (4)
373

 
192

 
399

 
432

Other
(3
)
 
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
(15
)
(1) 
Net gains (losses) on these derivatives are recorded in mortgage banking income as they are used to mitigate the interest rate risk related to MSRs, interest rate lock commitments and mortgage loans held-for-sale, all of which are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in mortgage banking income. The net gains on interest rate lock commitments related to the origination of mortgage loans that are held-for-sale, which are considered derivative instruments, were $166 million and $564 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $228 million and $767 million for the same periods in 2013.
(2) 
Net gains (losses) on these derivatives are recorded in other income.
(3) 
The balance is primarily related to hedges of debt securities carried at fair value and hedges of foreign currency-denominated debt. Results from these items are recorded in other income. The offsetting mark-to-market, while not included in the table above, is also recorded in other income.
(4) 
Gains (losses) on these derivatives are recorded in personnel expense.

Sales and Trading Revenue

The Corporation enters into trading derivatives to facilitate client transactions and to manage risk exposures arising from trading account assets and liabilities. It is the Corporation's policy to include these derivative instruments in its trading activities which include derivatives and non-derivative cash instruments. The resulting risk from these derivatives is managed on a portfolio basis as part of the Corporation's Global Markets business segment. The related sales and trading revenue generated within Global Markets is recorded in various income statement line items including trading account profits and net interest income as well as other revenue categories. However, the majority of income related to derivative instruments is recorded in trading account profits.

Sales and trading revenue includes changes in the fair value and realized gains and losses on the sales of trading and other assets, net interest income, and fees primarily from commissions on equity securities. Revenue is generated by the difference in the client price for an instrument and the price at which the trading desk can execute the trade in the dealer market. For equity securities, commissions related to purchases and sales are recorded in the "Other" column in the Sales and Trading Revenue table. Changes in the fair value of these securities are included in trading account profits. For debt securities, revenue, with the exception of interest associated with the debt securities, is typically included in trading account profits. Unlike commissions for equity securities, the initial revenue related to broker-dealer services for debt securities is typically included in the pricing of the instrument rather than being charged through separate fee arrangements. Therefore, this revenue is recorded in trading account profits as part of the initial mark to fair value. For derivatives, the majority of revenue is included in trading account profits. In transactions where the Corporation acts as agent, which include exchange-traded futures and options, fees are recorded in other income.

Gains (losses) on certain instruments, primarily loans, that the Global Markets business segment shares with Global Banking are not considered trading instruments and are excluded from sales and trading revenue in their entirety.


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The table below, which includes both derivatives and non-derivative cash instruments, identifies the amounts in the respective income statement line items attributable to the Corporation's sales and trading revenue in Global Markets, categorized by primary risk, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The difference between total trading account profits in the table below and in the Consolidated Statement of Income represents trading activities in business segments other than Global Markets. Global Markets results in Note 18 – Business Segment Information are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) basis. The table below is not presented on an FTE basis.

Sales and Trading Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2014
(Dollars in millions)
Trading
Account
Profits
 
Net Interest Income
 
Other (1)
 
Total
 
Trading
Account
Profits
 
Net Interest Income
 
Other (1)
 
Total
Interest rate risk
$
409

 
$
289

 
$
75

 
$
773

 
$
1,205

 
$
870

 
$
298

 
$
2,373

Foreign exchange risk
372

 
1

 
(32
)
 
341

 
838

 
5

 
(93
)
 
750

Equity risk
502

 
1

 
595

 
1,098

 
1,654

 
(91
)
 
1,757

 
3,320

Credit risk
312

 
679

 
113

 
1,104

 
1,862

 
2,061

 
471

 
4,394

Other risk
191

 
(101
)
 
34

 
124

 
362

 
(291
)
 
125

 
196

Total sales and trading revenue
$
1,786

 
$
869

 
$
785

 
$
3,440

 
$
5,921

 
$
2,554

 
$
2,558

 
$
11,033

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2013
Interest rate risk
$
188

 
$
237

 
$
(47
)
 
$
378

 
$
1,207

 
$
800

 
$
(107
)
 
$
1,900

Foreign exchange risk
215

 
2

 
(27
)
 
190

 
890

 
3

 
(78
)
 
815

Equity risk
392

 
48

 
480

 
920

 
1,663

 
42

 
1,648

 
3,353

Credit risk
350

 
622

 
82

 
1,054

 
1,812

 
2,010

 
(167
)
 
3,655

Other risk
56

 
(62
)
 
(25
)
 
(31
)
 
367

 
(154
)
 
(18
)
 
195

Total sales and trading revenue
$
1,201

 
$
847

 
$
463

 
$
2,511

 
$
5,939

 
$
2,701

 
$
1,278

 
$
9,918

(1) 
Represents amounts in investment and brokerage services and other income that are recorded in Global Markets and included in the definition of sales and trading revenue. Includes investment and brokerage services revenue of $522 million and $1.6 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and $480 million and $1.6 billion for the same periods in 2013.

Credit Derivatives

The Corporation enters into credit derivatives primarily to facilitate client transactions and to manage credit risk exposures. Credit derivatives derive value based on an underlying third-party referenced obligation or a portfolio of referenced obligations and generally require the Corporation, as the seller of credit protection, to make payments to a buyer upon the occurrence of a pre-defined credit event. Such credit events generally include bankruptcy of the referenced credit entity and failure to pay under the obligation, as well as acceleration of indebtedness and payment repudiation or moratorium. For credit derivatives based on a portfolio of referenced credits or credit indices, the Corporation may not be required to make payment until a specified amount of loss has occurred and/or may only be required to make payment up to a specified amount.


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Credit derivative instruments where the Corporation is the seller of credit protection and their expiration are summarized at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in the table below. These instruments are classified as investment and non-investment grade based on the credit quality of the underlying referenced obligation. The Corporation considers ratings of BBB- or higher as investment grade. Non-investment grade includes non-rated credit derivative instruments. The Corporation discloses internal categorizations of investment grade and non-investment grade consistent with how risk is managed for these instruments.

Credit Derivative Instruments
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
Carrying Value
(Dollars in millions)
Less than
One Year
 
One to
Three Years
 
Three to
Five Years
 
Over Five
Years
 
Total
Credit default swaps:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
$
22

 
$
359

 
$
628

 
$
725

 
$
1,734

Non-investment grade
582

 
1,542

 
1,434

 
4,412

 
7,970

Total
604

 
1,901

 
2,062

 
5,137

 
9,704

Total return swaps/other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
23

 

 

 

 
23

Non-investment grade
51

 
884

 
3

 

 
938

Total
74

 
884

 
3

 

 
961

Total credit derivatives
$
678

 
$
2,785

 
$
2,065

 
$
5,137

 
$
10,665

Credit-related notes: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
$
5

 
$
284

 
$
633

 
$
2,710

 
$
3,632

Non-investment grade
10

 
160

 
129

 
1,247

 
1,546

Total credit-related notes
$
15

 
$
444

 
$
762

 
$
3,957

 
$
5,178

 
Maximum Payout/Notional
Credit default swaps:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
$
156,016

 
$
379,085

 
$
352,712

 
$
33,596

 
$
921,409

Non-investment grade
45,151

 
92,939

 
81,160

 
22,927

 
242,177

Total
201,167

 
472,024

 
433,872

 
56,523

 
1,163,586

Total return swaps/other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
30,923

 

 

 

 
30,923

Non-investment grade
23,612

 
13,876

 
3,514

 
691

 
41,693

Total
54,535

 
13,876

 
3,514

 
691

 
72,616

Total credit derivatives
$
255,702

 
$
485,900

 
$
437,386

 
$
57,214

 
$
1,236,202

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Carrying Value
Credit default swaps:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
$
2

 
$
220

 
$
974

 
$
1,134

 
$
2,330

Non-investment grade
424

 
1,924

 
2,469

 
6,667

 
11,484

Total
426

 
2,144

 
3,443

 
7,801

 
13,814

Total return swaps/other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
22

 

 

 

 
22

Non-investment grade
29

 
38

 
2

 
86

 
155

Total
51

 
38

 
2

 
86

 
177

Total credit derivatives
$
477

 
$
2,182

 
$
3,445

 
$
7,887

 
$
13,991

Credit-related notes: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
$

 
$
278

 
$
595

 
$
4,457

 
$
5,330

Non-investment grade
145

 
107

 
756

 
946

 
1,954

Total credit-related notes
$
145

 
$
385

 
$
1,351

 
$
5,403

 
$
7,284

 
Maximum Payout/Notional
Credit default swaps:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
$
170,764

 
$
379,273

 
$
411,426

 
$
36,039

 
$
997,502

Non-investment grade
53,316

 
90,986

 
95,319

 
28,257

 
267,878

Total
224,080

 
470,259

 
506,745

 
64,296

 
1,265,380

Total return swaps/other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade
21,771

 

 

 

 
21,771

Non-investment grade
27,784

 
8,150

 
4,103

 
1,599

 
41,636

Total
49,555

 
8,150

 
4,103

 
1,599

 
63,407

Total credit derivatives
$
273,635

 
$
478,409

 
$
510,848

 
$
65,895

 
$
1,328,787

(1) 
For credit-related notes, maximum payout/notional is the same as carrying value.

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The notional amount represents the maximum amount payable by the Corporation for most credit derivatives. However, the Corporation does not monitor its exposure to credit derivatives based solely on the notional amount because this measure does not take into consideration the probability of occurrence. As such, the notional amount is not a reliable indicator of the Corporation's exposure to these contracts. Instead, a risk framework is used to define risk tolerances and establish limits to help ensure that certain credit risk-related losses occur within acceptable, predefined limits.

The Corporation manages its market risk exposure to credit derivatives by entering into a variety of offsetting derivative contracts and security positions. For example, in certain instances, the Corporation may purchase credit protection with identical underlying referenced names to offset its exposure. The carrying value and notional amount of written credit derivatives for which the Corporation held purchased credit derivatives with identical underlying referenced names and terms were $4.3 billion and $902.9 billion at September 30, 2014, and $8.1 billion and $1.0 trillion at December 31, 2013.

Credit-related notes in the table on page 158 include investments in securities issued by collateralized debt obligation (CDO), collateralized loan obligation and credit-linked note vehicles. These instruments are primarily classified as trading securities. The carrying value of these instruments equals the Corporation's maximum exposure to loss. The Corporation is not obligated to make any payments to the entities under the terms of the securities owned.

Credit-related Contingent Features and Collateral

The Corporation executes the majority of its derivative contracts in the OTC market with large, international financial institutions, including broker-dealers and, to a lesser degree, with a variety of non-financial companies. Substantially all of the derivative transactions are executed on a daily margin basis. Therefore, events such as a credit rating downgrade (depending on the ultimate rating level) or a breach of credit covenants would typically require an increase in the amount of collateral required of the counterparty, where applicable, and/or allow the Corporation to take additional protective measures such as early termination of all trades. Further, as previously discussed on page 150, the Corporation enters into legally enforceable master netting agreements which reduce risk by permitting the closeout and netting of transactions with the same counterparty upon the occurrence of certain events.

A majority of the Corporation's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features, primarily in the form of ISDA master netting agreements and credit support documentation that enhance the creditworthiness of these instruments compared to other obligations of the respective counterparty with whom the Corporation has transacted. These contingent features may be for the benefit of the Corporation as well as its counterparties with respect to changes in the Corporation's creditworthiness and the mark-to-market exposure under the derivative transactions. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation held cash and securities collateral of $78.0 billion and $74.4 billion, and posted cash and securities collateral of $58.2 billion and $56.1 billion in the normal course of business under derivative agreements.

In connection with certain OTC derivative contracts and other trading agreements, the Corporation can be required to provide additional collateral or to terminate transactions with certain counterparties in the event of a downgrade of the senior debt ratings of the Corporation or certain subsidiaries. The amount of additional collateral required depends on the contract and is usually a fixed incremental amount and/or the market value of the exposure.

At September 30, 2014, the amount of collateral, calculated based on the terms of the contracts, that the Corporation and certain subsidiaries could be required to post to counterparties but had not yet posted to counterparties was approximately $1.4 billion, including $763 million for BANA.

Some counterparties are currently able to unilaterally terminate certain contracts, or the Corporation or certain subsidiaries may be required to take other action such as find a suitable replacement or obtain a guarantee. At September 30, 2014, the current liability recorded for these derivative contracts was $93 million, against which the Corporation and certain subsidiaries had posted approximately $28 million of collateral.


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The table below presents the amount of additional collateral contractually required by derivative contracts and other trading agreements at September 30, 2014 if the rating agencies had downgraded their long-term senior debt ratings for the Corporation or certain subsidiaries by one incremental notch and by an additional second incremental notch.

Additional Collateral Required to Be Posted Upon Downgrade
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
One incremental notch
 
Second incremental notch
Bank of America Corporation
$
1,326

 
$
3,136

Bank of America, N.A. and subsidiaries (1)
1,020

 
2,137

(1) 
Included in Bank of America Corporation collateral requirements in this table.

The table below presents the derivative liability that would be subject to unilateral termination by counterparties and the amounts of collateral that would have been posted at September 30, 2014 if the rating agencies had downgraded their long-term senior debt ratings for the Corporation or certain subsidiaries by one incremental notch and by an additional second incremental notch.

Derivative Liability Subject to Unilateral Termination Upon Downgrade
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
One incremental notch
 
Second incremental notch
Derivative liability
$
1,435

 
$
2,824

Collateral posted
1,273

 
2,193



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Valuation Adjustments on Derivatives

The Corporation records credit risk valuation adjustments on derivatives in order to properly reflect the credit quality of the counterparties and its own credit quality. The Corporation calculates valuation adjustments on derivatives based on a modeled expected exposure that incorporates current market risk factors. The exposure also takes into consideration credit mitigants such as enforceable master netting agreements and collateral. CDS spread data is used to estimate the default probabilities and severities that are applied to the exposures. Where no observable credit default data is available for counterparties, the Corporation uses proxies and other market data to estimate default probabilities and severity.

Valuation adjustments on derivatives are affected by changes in market spreads, non-credit-related market factors such as interest rate and currency changes that affect the expected exposure, and other factors like changes in collateral arrangements and partial payments. Credit spreads and non-credit factors can move independently. For example, for an interest rate swap, changes in interest rates may increase the expected exposure, which would increase the counterparty credit valuation adjustment (CVA). Independently, counterparty credit spreads may tighten, which would result in an offsetting decrease to CVA.

The Corporation may enter into risk management activities to offset market driven exposures. The Corporation often hedges the counterparty spread risk in CVA with CDS. The Corporation hedges other market risks in both CVA and debit valuation adjustments (DVA) primarily with currency and interest rate swaps. Since the components of the valuation adjustments on derivatives move independently and the Corporation may not hedge all of the market-driven exposures, the effect of a hedge may increase the gross valuation adjustments on derivatives or may result in a gross positive valuation adjustment on derivatives becoming a negative adjustment (or the reverse).

The table below presents CVA and DVA gains (losses) on derivatives, which are recorded in trading account profits, on a gross and net of hedge basis, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. For example, CVA gains reduce the cumulative CVA thereby increasing the derivatives asset balance. DVA gains increase the cumulative DVA thereby decreasing the derivatives liability balance. CVA and DVA losses have the opposite impact.

Valuation Adjustments on Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (Losses)
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Net
 
Gross
Net
 
Gross
Net
 
Gross
Net
Derivative assets (CVA) (1)
$
(139
)
$
51

 
$
335

$
102

 
$
179

$
252

 
$
347

$
(131
)
Derivative liabilities (DVA) (2)
113

68

 
(293
)
(292
)
 
29

(16
)
 
159

126

(1) 
At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the cumulative CVA reduced the derivative assets balance by $1.4 billion and $1.6 billion.
(2) 
At both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the cumulative DVA reduced the derivative liabilities balance by $0.8 billion.


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NOTE 3 – Securities

The following tables present the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities, other debt securities carried at fair value, held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities and AFS marketable equity securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Debt Securities and Available-for-Sale Marketable Equity Securities
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
57,491

 
$
107

 
$
(125
)
 
$
57,473

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
160,469

 
855

 
(2,163
)
 
159,161

Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations
14,262

 
86

 
(96
)
 
14,252

Non-agency residential (1)
4,509

 
286

 
(81
)
 
4,714

Commercial
2,701

 
29

 
(4
)
 
2,726

Non-U.S. securities
6,621

 
39

 
(10
)
 
6,650

Corporate/Agency bonds
685

 
11

 
(2
)
 
694

Other taxable securities, substantially all asset-backed securities
12,047

 
46

 
(19
)
 
12,074

Total taxable securities
258,785

 
1,459

 
(2,500
)
 
257,744

Tax-exempt securities
9,106

 
11

 
(21
)
 
9,096

Total available-for-sale debt securities
267,891

 
1,470

 
(2,521
)
 
266,840

Other debt securities carried at fair value
41,602

 
138

 
(631
)
 
41,109

Total debt securities carried at fair value
309,493

 
1,608

 
(3,152
)
 
307,949

Held-to-maturity debt securities, substantially all U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
60,175

 
126

 
(1,311
)
 
58,990

Total debt securities
$
369,668

 
$
1,734

 
$
(4,463
)
 
$
366,939

Available-for-sale marketable equity securities (2)
$
318

 
$

 
$
(8
)
 
$
310

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
Available-for-sale debt securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
8,910

 
$
106

 
$
(62
)
 
$
8,954

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
170,112

 
777

 
(5,954
)
 
164,935

Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations
22,731

 
76

 
(315
)
 
22,492

Non-agency residential (1)
6,124

 
238

 
(123
)
 
6,239

Commercial
2,429

 
63

 
(12
)
 
2,480

Non-U.S. securities
7,207

 
37

 
(24
)
 
7,220

Corporate/Agency bonds
860

 
20

 
(7
)
 
873

Other taxable securities, substantially all asset-backed securities
16,805

 
30

 
(5
)
 
16,830

Total taxable securities
235,178

 
1,347

 
(6,502
)
 
230,023

Tax-exempt securities
5,967

 
10

 
(49
)
 
5,928

Total available-for-sale debt securities
241,145

 
1,357

 
(6,551
)
 
235,951

Other debt securities carried at fair value
34,145

 
34

 
(1,335
)
 
32,844

Total debt securities carried at fair value
275,290

 
1,391

 
(7,886
)
 
268,795

Held-to-maturity debt securities, substantially all U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities
55,150

 
20

 
(2,740
)
 
52,430

Total debt securities
$
330,440

 
$
1,411

 
$
(10,626
)
 
$
321,225

Available-for-sale marketable equity securities (2)
$
230

 
$

 
$
(7
)
 
$
223

(1) 
At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the underlying collateral type included approximately 76 percent and 89 percent prime, 14 percent and seven percent Alt-A, and 10 percent and four percent subprime.
(2) 
Classified in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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At September 30, 2014, the accumulated net unrealized loss on AFS debt securities included in accumulated OCI was $656 million, net of the related income tax benefit of $395 million. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation had nonperforming AFS debt securities of $155 million and $103 million.

The table below presents the components of other debt securities carried at fair value where the changes in fair value are reported in other income. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation recorded unrealized mark-to-market net losses in other income of $53 million and unrealized net gains of $807 million, and realized net gains of $73 million and $156 million on other debt securities carried at fair value, which excludes the benefit of certain hedges, the results of which are also reported in other income, compared to unrealized mark-to-market net gains of $459 million, and unrealized net losses of $925 million and realized net losses of $515 million and $720 million for the same periods in 2013.

Other Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
3,180

 
$
4,062

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
Agency
15,711

 
16,500

Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations

 
218

Non-agency residential
3,717

 

Commercial
787

 
749

Non-U.S. securities (1)
17,405

 
11,315

Other taxable securities, substantially all asset-backed securities
309

 

Total
$
41,109

 
$
32,844

(1) 
These securities are primarily used to satisfy certain international regulatory liquidity requirements.

The gross realized gains and losses on sales of AFS debt securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are presented in the table below.

Gains and Losses on Sales of AFS Debt Securities
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Gross gains
$
434

 
$
358

 
$
1,195

 
$
901

Gross losses
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
(20
)
Net gains on sales of AFS debt securities
$
432

 
$
356

 
$
1,191

 
$
881

Income tax expense attributable to realized net gains on sales of AFS debt securities
$
164

 
$
132

 
$
453

 
$
326


The amortized cost and fair value of the Corporation's debt securities carried at fair value and HTM debt securities from Fannie Mae (FNMA), the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), U.S. Treasury and Freddie Mac (FHLMC), where the investment exceeded 10 percent of consolidated shareholders' equity at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are presented in the table below.

Selected Securities Exceeding 10 Percent of Shareholders' Equity
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Fannie Mae
$
127,610

 
$
126,061

 
$
123,813

 
$
118,708

Government National Mortgage Association
101,052

 
99,757

 
118,700

 
115,314

U.S. Treasury
58,263

 
58,208

 
10,533

 
10,428

Freddie Mac
25,717

 
25,553

 
24,908

 
24,075



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The table below presents the fair value and the associated gross unrealized losses on AFS debt securities and whether these securities have had gross unrealized losses for less than 12 months or for 12 months or longer at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Temporarily Impaired and Other-than-temporarily Impaired AFS Debt Securities
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
(Dollars in millions)
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Temporarily impaired AFS debt securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
38,672

 
$
(110
)
 
$
682

 
$
(15
)
 
$
39,354

 
$
(125
)
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
24,807

 
(83
)
 
78,277

 
(2,080
)
 
103,084

 
(2,163
)
Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations
4,091

 
(22
)
 
3,305

 
(74
)
 
7,396

 
(96
)
Non-agency residential
618

 
(10
)
 
811

 
(47
)
 
1,429

 
(57
)
Commercial
404

 
(4
)
 

 

 
404

 
(4
)
Non-U.S. securities
159

 
(8
)
 
35

 
(2
)
 
194

 
(10
)
Corporate/Agency bonds

 

 
93

 
(2
)
 
93

 
(2
)
Other taxable securities, substantially all asset-backed securities
984

 
(8
)
 
705

 
(11
)
 
1,689

 
(19
)
Total taxable securities
69,735

 
(245
)
 
83,908

 
(2,231
)
 
153,643

 
(2,476
)
Tax-exempt securities
1,590

 
(3
)
 
367

 
(18
)
 
1,957

 
(21
)
Total temporarily impaired AFS debt securities
71,325

 
(248
)
 
84,275

 
(2,249
)
 
155,600

 
(2,497
)
Other-than-temporarily impaired AFS debt securities (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities
397

 
(24
)
 

 

 
397

 
(24
)
Total temporarily impaired and other-than-temporarily impaired AFS debt securities
$
71,722

 
$
(272
)
 
$
84,275

 
$
(2,249
)
 
$
155,997

 
$
(2,521
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
Temporarily impaired AFS debt securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
5,770

 
$
(61
)
 
$
19

 
$
(1
)
 
$
5,789

 
$
(62
)
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
132,032

 
(5,457
)
 
9,324

 
(497
)
 
141,356

 
(5,954
)
Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations
13,438

 
(210
)
 
2,661

 
(105
)
 
16,099

 
(315
)
Non-agency residential
819

 
(15
)
 
1,237

 
(106
)
 
2,056

 
(121
)
Commercial
286

 
(12
)
 

 

 
286

 
(12
)
Non-U.S. securities

 

 
45

 
(24
)
 
45

 
(24
)
Corporate/Agency bonds
106

 
(3
)
 
282

 
(4
)
 
388

 
(7
)
Other taxable securities, substantially all asset-backed securities
116

 
(2
)
 
280

 
(3
)
 
396

 
(5
)
Total taxable securities
152,567

 
(5,760
)
 
13,848

 
(740
)
 
166,415

 
(6,500
)
Tax-exempt securities
1,789

 
(30
)
 
990

 
(19
)
 
2,779

 
(49
)
Total temporarily impaired AFS debt securities
154,356

 
(5,790
)
 
14,838

 
(759
)
 
169,194

 
(6,549
)
Other-than-temporarily impaired AFS debt securities (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities
2

 
(1
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
3

 
(2
)
Total temporarily impaired and other-than-temporarily impaired AFS debt securities
$
154,358

 
$
(5,791
)
 
$
14,839

 
$
(760
)
 
$
169,197

 
$
(6,551
)
(1)
Includes other-than-temporarily impaired AFS debt securities on which an OTTI loss remains in accumulated OCI.

The Corporation recorded other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on AFS debt securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 as presented in the Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings table. All such OTTI losses in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were on non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and were recorded in other income on the Consolidated Statement of Income. A debt security is impaired when its fair value is less than its amortized cost. If the Corporation intends or will more-likely-than-not be required to sell a debt security prior to recovery, the entire impairment loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income. For AFS debt securities the Corporation does not intend or will not more-likely-than-not be required to sell, an analysis is performed to determine if any of the impairment is due to credit or whether it

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is due to other factors (e.g., interest rate). Credit losses are considered unrecoverable and are recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income with the remaining unrealized losses recorded in OCI. In certain instances, the credit loss on a debt security may exceed the total impairment, in which case, the excess of the credit loss over the total impairment is recorded as an unrealized gain in OCI.

Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Total OTTI losses (unrealized and realized)
$
(3
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(21
)
Unrealized OTTI losses recognized in OCI
2

 
1

 
7

 
1

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
$
(1
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(20
)

The Corporation's net impairment losses recognized in earnings consisted entirely of credit losses. The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 on AFS debt securities that the Corporation does not have the intent to sell or will not more-likely-than-not be required to sell.

Rollforward of Credit Losses Recognized
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Balance, beginning of period
$
195

 
$
205

 
$
184

 
$
243

Additions for credit losses recognized on AFS debt securities that had no previous impairment losses

 
1

 
11

 
6

Additions for credit losses recognized on AFS debt securities that had previously incurred impairment losses
1

 
6

 
1

 
14

Reductions for AFS debt securities matured, sold or intended to be sold

 

 

 
(51
)
Balance, September 30
$
196

 
$
212

 
$
196

 
$
212


The Corporation estimates the portion of a loss on a security that is attributable to credit using a discounted cash flow model and estimates the expected cash flows of the underlying collateral using internal credit, interest rate and prepayment risk models that incorporate management's best estimate of current key assumptions such as default rates, loss severity and prepayment rates. Assumptions used for the underlying loans that support the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) can vary widely from loan to loan and are influenced by such factors as loan interest rate, geographic location of the borrower, borrower characteristics and collateral type. Based on these assumptions, the Corporation then determines how the underlying collateral cash flows will be distributed to each MBS issued from the applicable special purpose entity. Expected principal and interest cash flows on an impaired AFS debt security are discounted using the effective yield of each individual impaired AFS debt security.

Significant assumptions used in estimating the expected cash flows for measuring credit losses on non-agency RMBS were as follows at September 30, 2014.

Significant Assumptions
 
 
 
Range (1)
 
Weighted-
average
 
10th
Percentile (2)
 
90th
Percentile (2)
Annual prepayment speed
14.8
%
 
3.3
%
 
28.4
%
Loss severity
38.4

 
12.1

 
48.4

Life default rate
41.1

 
1.9

 
98.7

(1) 
Represents the range of inputs/assumptions based upon the underlying collateral.
(2) 
The value of a variable below which the indicated percentile of observations will fall.

Annual constant prepayment speed and loss severity rates are projected considering collateral characteristics such as loan-to-value (LTV), creditworthiness of borrowers as measured using FICO scores, and geographic concentrations. The weighted-average severity by collateral type was 33.6 percent for prime, 34.9 percent for Alt-A and 46.1 percent for subprime at September 30, 2014. Additionally, default rates are projected by considering collateral characteristics including, but not limited to, LTV, FICO and geographic concentration. Weighted-average life default rates by collateral type were 28.6 percent for prime, 41.8 percent for Alt-A and 46.1 percent for subprime at September 30, 2014.


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The expected maturity distribution of the Corporation's MBS, the contractual maturity distribution of the Corporation's other debt securities carried at fair value and HTM debt securities, and the yields on the Corporation's debt securities carried at fair value and HTM debt securities at September 30, 2014 are summarized in the table below. Actual maturities may differ from the contractual or expected maturities since borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities
 
September 30, 2014
 
Due in One
Year or Less
 
Due after One Year
through Five Years
 
Due after Five
Years through Ten Years
 
Due after
Ten Years
 
Total
(Dollars in millions)
Amount
Yield (1)
 
Amount
Yield (1)
 
Amount
Yield (1)
 
Amount
Yield (1)
 
Amount
Yield (1)
Amortized cost of debt securities carried at fair value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
519

3.35
%
 
$
54,173

1.69
%
 
$
4,523

2.65
%
 
$
1,426

3.30
%
 
$
60,641

1.81
%
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
8

4.80

 
10,549

2.70

 
135,392

2.90

 
30,725

2.90

 
176,674

2.90

Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations
775

0.01

 
3,764

2.00

 
9,273

2.80

 
450

3.20

 
14,262

2.50

Non-agency residential
586

4.99

 
1,646

4.79

 
1,416

5.08

 
4,586

8.73

 
8,234

7.05

Commercial
300

8.13

 
97

2.98

 
3,115

2.80

 
3

2.83

 
3,515

3.29

Non-U.S. securities
21,147

0.74

 
2,658

3.30

 
206

2.61

 
9

3.20

 
24,020

0.98

Corporate/Agency bonds
303

1.64

 
145

3.79

 
98

3.79

 
139

0.56

 
685

2.24

Other taxable securities, substantially all asset-backed securities
4,426

1.40

 
5,592

1.32

 
1,536

2.06

 
802

3.89

 
12,356

1.60

Total taxable securities
28,064

1.04

 
78,624

1.97

 
155,559

2.91

 
38,140

3.56

 
300,387

2.57

Tax-exempt securities
221

1.51

 
3,727

1.20

 
3,363

1.02

 
1,795

0.64

 
9,106

1.07

Total amortized cost of debt securities carried at fair value
$
28,285

0.83

 
$
82,351

1.86

 
$
158,922

2.85

 
$
39,935

3.42

 
$
309,493

2.52

Amortized cost of HTM debt securities (2)
$
108

0.51

 
$
19

3.65

 
$
59,759

2.60

 
$
289

2.82

 
$
60,175

2.60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities carried at fair value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
520

 
 
$
54,103

 
 
$
4,579

 
 
$
1,451

 
 
$
60,653

 
Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
8

 
 
10,825

 
 
134,092

 
 
29,947

 
 
174,872

 
Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations
776

 
 
3,733

 
 
9,294

 
 
449

 
 
14,252

 
Non-agency residential
587

 
 
1,638

 
 
1,471

 
 
4,735

 
 
8,431

 
Commercial
308

 
 
99

 
 
3,103

 
 
3

 
 
3,513

 
Non-U.S. securities
21,141

 
 
2,661

 
 
245

 
 
8

 
 
24,055

 
Corporate/Agency bonds
303

 
 
153

 
 
100

 
 
138

 
 
694

 
Other taxable securities, substantially all asset-backed securities
4,432

 
 
5,583

 
 
1,564

 
 
804

 
 
12,383

 
Total taxable securities
28,075

 
 
78,795

 
 
154,448

 
 
37,535

 
 
298,853

 
Tax-exempt securities
221

 
 
3,730

 
 
3,357

 
 
1,788

 
 
9,096

 
Total debt securities carried at fair value
$
28,296

 
 
$
82,525

 
 
$
157,805

 
 
$
39,323

 
 
$
307,949

 
Fair value of HTM debt securities (2)
$
108

 
 
$
19

 
 
$
58,585

 
 
$
278

 
 
$
58,990

 
(1) 
Average yield is computed using the effective yield of each security at the end of the period, weighted based on the amortized cost of each security. The effective yield considers the contractual coupon, amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, and excludes the effect of related hedging derivatives.
(2) 
Substantially all U.S. agency MBS.

Certain Corporate and Strategic Investments

The Corporation's 49 percent investment in a merchant services joint venture, which is recorded in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and in Consumer & Business Banking (CBB), had a carrying value of $3.1 billion and $3.2 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For additional information, see Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies.

In 2013, the Corporation sold its remaining investment in China Construction Bank Corporation (CCB). The strategic assistance agreement between the Corporation and CCB, which includes cooperation in specific business areas, extends through 2016.



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NOTE 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases

The following tables present total outstanding loans and leases and an aging analysis for the Corporation's Home Loans, Credit Card and Other Consumer, and Commercial portfolio segments, by class of financing receivables, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
30-59 Days
Past Due
(1)
60-89 Days
Past Due
(1)
90 Days or
More
 Past Due (2)
Total Past
Due 30 Days or More
Total Current or Less Than 30 Days Past Due (3)
Purchased
Credit -
impaired
(4)
Loans Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option
Total
Outstandings
Home loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Core portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
$
1,935

$
668

$
5,973

$
8,576

$
158,438

 
 
$
167,014

Home equity
212

110

723

1,045

51,298

 
 
52,343

Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage (5)
2,085

1,108

12,210

15,403

26,723

$
15,588

 
57,714

Home equity
345

173

1,173

1,691

27,653

5,821

 
35,165

Credit card and other consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. credit card
521

350

831

1,702

87,324

 
 
89,026

Non-U.S. credit card
54

43

104

201

11,232

 
 
11,433

Direct/Indirect consumer (6)
321

145

334

800

82,318

 
 
83,118

Other consumer (7)
21

6

16

43

2,109

 
 
2,152

Total consumer
5,494

2,603

21,364

29,461

447,095

21,409

 
497,965

Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,129

2,129

Total consumer loans and leases
5,494

2,603

21,364

29,461

447,095

21,409

2,129

500,094

Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
197

164

300

661

214,797

 
 
215,458

Commercial real estate (9)
35

49

158

242

46,781

 
 
47,023

Commercial lease financing
51

85

82

218

24,280

 
 
24,498

Non-U.S. commercial
43


4

47

84,603

 
 
84,650

U.S. small business commercial
66

46

109

221

13,317

 
 
13,538

Total commercial
392

344

653

1,389

383,778

 
 
385,167

Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,054

6,054

Total commercial loans and leases
392

344

653

1,389

383,778

 
6,054

391,221

Total loans and leases
$
5,886

$
2,947

$
22,017

$
30,850

$
830,873

$
21,409

$
8,183

$
891,315

Percentage of outstandings
0.66
%
0.33
%
2.47
%
3.46
%
93.22
%
2.40
%
0.92
%
100.00
%
(1) 
Home loans 30-59 days past due includes fully-insured loans of $2.1 billion and nonperforming loans of $440 million. Home loans 60-89 days past due includes fully-insured loans of $1.1 billion and nonperforming loans of $343 million.
(2) 
Home loans includes fully-insured loans of $13.0 billion.
(3) 
Home loans includes $4.4 billion and direct/indirect consumer includes $28 million of nonperforming loans.
(4) 
PCI loan amounts are shown gross of the valuation allowance.
(5) 
Total outstandings includes pay option loans of $3.3 billion. The Corporation no longer originates this product.
(6) 
Total outstandings includes dealer financial services loans of $37.9 billion, unsecured consumer lending loans of $1.7 billion, U.S. securities-based lending loans of $34.6 billion, non-U.S. consumer loans of $4.3 billion, student loans of $3.6 billion and other consumer loans of $894 million.
(7) 
Total outstandings includes consumer finance loans of $1.0 billion, consumer leases of $937 million, consumer overdrafts of $173 million and other non-U.S. consumer loans of $3 million.
(8) 
Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option were residential mortgage loans of $2.0 billion and home equity loans of $179 million. Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option were U.S. commercial loans of $1.3 billion and non-U.S. commercial loans of $4.8 billion. For additional information, see Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements and Note 15 – Fair Value Option.
(9) 
Total outstandings includes U.S. commercial real estate loans of $45.1 billion and non-U.S. commercial real estate loans of $2.0 billion.

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December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
30-59 Days
Past Due
(1)
60-89 Days
Past Due
(1)
90 Days or
More
 Past Due (2)
Total Past
Due 30 Days or More
Total Current or Less Than 30 Days Past Due (3)
Purchased
Credit -
impaired
(4)
Loans
Accounted
for Under
 the Fair
Value Option
Total
Outstandings
Home loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Core portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
$
2,151

$
754

$
7,188

$
10,093

$
167,243

 
 
$
177,336

Home equity
243

113

693

1,049

53,450

 
 
54,499

Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage (5)
2,758

1,412

16,746

20,916

31,142

$
18,672

 
70,730

Home equity
444

221

1,292

1,957

30,623

6,593

 
39,173

Credit card and other consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. credit card
598

422

1,053

2,073

90,265

 
 
92,338

Non-U.S. credit card
63

54

131

248

11,293

 
 
11,541

Direct/Indirect consumer (6)
431

175

410

1,016

81,176

 
 
82,192

Other consumer (7)
24

8

20

52

1,925

 
 
1,977

Total consumer
6,712

3,159

27,533

37,404

467,117

25,265

 
529,786

Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,164

2,164

Total consumer loans and leases
6,712

3,159

27,533

37,404

467,117

25,265

2,164

531,950

Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
363

151

309

823

211,734

 
 
212,557

Commercial real estate (9)
30

29

243

302

47,591

 
 
47,893

Commercial lease financing
110

37

48

195

25,004

 
 
25,199

Non-U.S. commercial
103

8

17

128

89,334

 
 
89,462

U.S. small business commercial
87

55

113

255

13,039

 
 
13,294

Total commercial
693

280

730

1,703

386,702

 
 
388,405

Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,878

7,878

Total commercial loans and leases
693

280

730

1,703

386,702

 
7,878

396,283

Total loans and leases
$
7,405

$
3,439

$
28,263

$
39,107

$
853,819

$
25,265

$
10,042

$
928,233

Percentage of outstandings
0.80
%
0.37
%
3.04
%
4.21
%
91.99
%
2.72
%
1.08
%
100.00
%
(1) 
Home loans 30-59 days past due includes fully-insured loans of $2.5 billion and nonperforming loans of $623 million. Home loans 60-89 days past due includes fully-insured loans of $1.2 billion and nonperforming loans of $410 million.
(2) 
Home loans includes fully-insured loans of $17.0 billion.
(3) 
Home loans includes $5.9 billion and direct/indirect consumer includes $33 million of nonperforming loans.
(4) 
PCI loan amounts are shown gross of the valuation allowance.
(5) 
Total outstandings includes pay option loans of $4.4 billion. The Corporation no longer originates this product.
(6) 
Total outstandings includes dealer financial services loans of $38.5 billion, unsecured consumer lending loans of $2.7 billion, U.S. securities-based lending loans of $31.2 billion, non-U.S. consumer loans of $4.7 billion, student loans of $4.1 billion and other consumer loans of $1.0 billion.
(7) 
Total outstandings includes consumer finance loans of $1.2 billion, consumer leases of $606 million, consumer overdrafts of $176 million and other non-U.S. consumer loans of $5 million.
(8) 
Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option were residential mortgage loans of $2.0 billion and home equity loans of $147 million. Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option were U.S. commercial loans of $1.5 billion and non-U.S. commercial loans of $6.4 billion. For additional information, see Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements and Note 15 – Fair Value Option.
(9) 
Total outstandings includes U.S. commercial real estate loans of $46.3 billion and non-U.S. commercial real estate loans of $1.6 billion.


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The Corporation mitigates a portion of its credit risk on the residential mortgage portfolio through the use of synthetic securitization vehicles. These vehicles issue long-term notes to investors, the proceeds of which are held as cash collateral. The Corporation pays a premium to the vehicles to purchase mezzanine loss protection on a portfolio of residential mortgage loans owned by the Corporation. Cash held in the vehicles is used to reimburse the Corporation in the event that losses on the mortgage portfolio exceed 10 basis points (bps) of the original pool balance, up to the remaining amount of purchased loss protection of $293 million and $339 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The vehicles from which the Corporation purchases credit protection are VIEs. The Corporation does not have a variable interest in these vehicles and, accordingly, these vehicles are not consolidated by the Corporation. Amounts due from the vehicles are recorded in other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income when the Corporation recognizes a reimbursable loss, as described above. Amounts are collected when reimbursable losses are realized through the sale of the underlying collateral. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation had a receivable of $155 million and $198 million from these vehicles for reimbursement of losses, and principal of $7.4 billion and $12.5 billion of residential mortgage loans was referenced under these agreements. The Corporation records an allowance for credit losses on these loans without regard to the existence of the purchased loss protection as the protection does not represent a guarantee of individual loans.

In addition, the Corporation has entered into long-term credit protection agreements with FNMA and FHLMC on loans totaling $21.3 billion and $28.2 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, providing full protection on residential mortgage loans that become severely delinquent. All of these loans are individually insured and therefore the Corporation does not record an allowance for credit losses related to these loans. For additional information, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees.

Nonperforming Loans and Leases

The Corporation classifies junior-lien home equity loans as nonperforming when the first-lien loan becomes 90 days past due even if the junior-lien loan is performing. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $981 million and $1.2 billion of such junior-lien home equity loans were included in nonperforming loans.

The Corporation classifies consumer real estate loans that have been discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs), irrespective of payment history or delinquency status, even if the repayment terms for the loan have not been otherwise modified. The Corporation continues to have a lien on the underlying collateral. At September 30, 2014, nonperforming loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy with no change in repayment terms were $1.4 billion of which $843 million were current on their contractual payments, while $477 million were 90 days or more past due. Of the contractually current nonperforming loans, approximately 80 percent were discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy more than 12 months ago, and more than 50 percent were discharged 24 months or more ago. As subsequent cash payments are received on the loans that are contractually current, the interest component of the payments is generally recorded as interest income on a cash basis and the principal component is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the loan. Excluding PCI loans, the Corporation sold nonperforming consumer loans with a carrying value, excluding the related allowance, of $957 million and $2.8 billion during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

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The table below presents the Corporation's nonperforming loans and leases including nonperforming TDRs, and loans accruing past due 90 days or more at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Nonperforming loans held-for-sale (LHFS) are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases as they are recorded at either fair value or the lower of cost or fair value. For more information on the criteria for classification as nonperforming, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Credit Quality
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming Loans and Leases (1)
 
Accruing Past Due 90 Days or More
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Home loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Core portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage (2)
$
2,725

 
$
3,316

 
$
4,253

 
$
5,137

Home equity
1,500

 
1,431

 

 

Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage (2)
5,393

 
8,396

 
8,792

 
11,824

Home equity
2,526

 
2,644

 

 

Credit card and other consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. credit card
n/a

 
n/a

 
831

 
1,053

Non-U.S. credit card
n/a

 
n/a

 
104

 
131

Direct/Indirect consumer
30

 
35

 
332

 
408

Other consumer
14

 
18

 
1

 
2

Total consumer
12,188

 
15,840

 
14,313

 
18,555

Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
757

 
819

 
121

 
47

Commercial real estate
445

 
322

 
2

 
21

Commercial lease financing
7

 
16

 
80

 
41

Non-U.S. commercial
45

 
64

 
4

 
17

U.S. small business commercial
98

 
88

 
69

 
78

Total commercial
1,352

 
1,309

 
276

 
204

Total loans and leases
$
13,540

 
$
17,149

 
$
14,589

 
$
18,759

(1) 
Nonperforming loan balances do not include nonaccruing TDRs removed from the PCI loan portfolio prior to January 1, 2010 of $101 million and $260 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(2) 
Residential mortgage loans in the Core and Legacy Assets & Servicing portfolios accruing past due 90 days or more are fully-insured loans. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, residential mortgage includes $9.1 billion and $13.0 billion of loans on which interest has been curtailed by the FHA, and therefore are no longer accruing interest, although principal is still insured, and $3.9 billion and $4.0 billion of loans on which interest is still accruing.
n/a = not applicable

Credit Quality Indicators

The Corporation monitors credit quality within its Home Loans, Credit Card and Other Consumer, and Commercial portfolio segments based on primary credit quality indicators. For more information on the portfolio segments, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Within the Home Loans portfolio segment, the primary credit quality indicators are refreshed LTV and refreshed FICO score. Refreshed LTV measures the carrying value of the loan as a percentage of the value of the property securing the loan, refreshed quarterly. Home equity loans are evaluated using combined loan-to-value (CLTV) which measures the carrying value of the combined loans that have liens against the property and the available line of credit as a percentage of the value of the property securing the loan, refreshed quarterly. FICO score measures the creditworthiness of the borrower based on the financial obligations of the borrower and the borrower's credit history. At a minimum, FICO scores are refreshed quarterly, and in many cases, more frequently. FICO scores are also a primary credit quality indicator for the Credit Card and Other Consumer portfolio segment and the business card portfolio within U.S. small business commercial. Within the Commercial portfolio segment, loans are evaluated using the internal classifications of pass rated or reservable criticized as the primary credit quality indicators. The term reservable criticized refers to those commercial loans that are internally classified or listed by the Corporation as Special Mention, Substandard or Doubtful, which are asset quality categories defined by regulatory authorities. These assets have an elevated level of risk and may have a high probability of default or total loss. Pass rated refers to all loans not considered reservable criticized. In addition to these primary credit quality indicators, the Corporation uses other credit quality indicators for certain types of loans.

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The following tables present certain credit quality indicators for the Corporation's Home Loans, Credit Card and Other Consumer, and Commercial portfolio segments, by class of financing receivables, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Home Loans – Credit Quality Indicators (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Core Portfolio Residential Mortgage (2)
Legacy Assets & Servicing Residential Mortgage (2)
Residential
Mortgage PCI
(3)
Core Portfolio Home Equity (2)
Legacy Assets & Servicing Home Equity (2)
Home
Equity PCI
Refreshed LTV (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than or equal to 90 percent
$
98,917

$
20,106

$
10,803

$
46,290

$
16,148

$
2,278

Greater than 90 percent but less than or equal to 100 percent
4,724

3,233

2,001

2,860

3,991

1,170

Greater than 100 percent
4,853

5,341

2,784

3,193

9,205

2,373

Fully-insured loans (5)
58,520

13,446





Total home loans
$
167,014

$
42,126

$
15,588

$
52,343

$
29,344

$
5,821

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Refreshed FICO score
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 620
$
4,546

$
7,044

$
6,524

$
2,059

$
3,487

$
905

Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 680
6,569

4,357

3,045

3,721

4,706

1,036

Greater than or equal to 680 and less than 740
21,788

6,857

3,245

10,566

8,236

1,697

Greater than or equal to 740
75,591

10,422

2,774

35,997

12,915

2,183

Fully-insured loans (5)
58,520

13,446





Total home loans
$
167,014

$
42,126

$
15,588

$
52,343

$
29,344

$
5,821

(1) 
Excludes $2.1 billion of loans accounted for under the fair value option.
(2) 
Excludes PCI loans.
(3) 
Includes $2.9 billion of pay option loans. The Corporation no longer originates this product.
(4) 
Refreshed LTV percentages for PCI loans are calculated using the carrying value net of the related valuation allowance.
(5) 
Credit quality indicators are not reported for fully-insured loans as principal repayment is insured.

Credit Card and Other Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
U.S. Credit
Card
 
Non-U.S.
Credit Card
 
Direct/Indirect
Consumer
 
Other
Consumer
(1)
Refreshed FICO score
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 620
$
4,435

 
$

 
$
1,274

 
$
467

Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 680
12,171

 

 
1,932

 
294

Greater than or equal to 680 and less than 740
34,527

 

 
10,932

 
357

Greater than or equal to 740
37,893

 

 
25,509

 
859

Other internal credit metrics (2, 3, 4)

 
11,433

 
43,471

 
175

Total credit card and other consumer
$
89,026

 
$
11,433

 
$
83,118

 
$
2,152

(1) 
Forty-eight percent of the other consumer portfolio is associated with portfolios from certain consumer finance businesses that the Corporation previously exited.
(2) 
Other internal credit metrics may include delinquency status, geography or other factors.
(3) 
Direct/indirect consumer includes $38.9 billion of securities-based lending which is overcollateralized and therefore has minimal credit risk and $3.6 billion of loans the Corporation no longer originates.
(4) 
Non-U.S. credit card represents the U.K. credit card portfolio which is evaluated using internal credit metrics, including delinquency status. At September 30, 2014, 98 percent of this portfolio was current or less than 30 days past due, one percent was 30-89 days past due and one percent was 90 days or more past due.

Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators (1)
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
U.S.
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
Lease
Financing
 
Non-U.S.
Commercial
 
U.S. Small
Business
Commercial
(2)
Risk ratings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass rated
$
208,599

 
$
46,079

 
$
23,496

 
$
83,591

 
$
832

Reservable criticized
6,859

 
944

 
1,002

 
1,059

 
220

Refreshed FICO score (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 620
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
187

Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 680
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
538

Greater than or equal to 680 and less than 740
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,619

Greater than or equal to 740
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,008

Other internal credit metrics (3, 4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,134

Total commercial
$
215,458

 
$
47,023

 
$
24,498

 
$
84,650

 
$
13,538

(1) 
Excludes $6.1 billion of loans accounted for under the fair value option.
(2) 
U.S. small business commercial includes $253 million of criticized business card and small business loans which are evaluated using refreshed FICO scores or internal credit metrics, including delinquency status, rather than risk ratings. At September 30, 2014, 99 percent of the balances where internal credit metrics are used was current or less than 30 days past due.
(3) 
Refreshed FICO score and other internal credit metrics are applicable only to the U.S. small business commercial portfolio.
(4) 
Other internal credit metrics may include delinquency status, application scores, geography or other factors.

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Home Loans – Credit Quality Indicators (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Core Portfolio
Residential
Mortgage
(2)
Legacy Assets & Servicing
Residential Mortgage
(2)
Residential
Mortgage PCI
(3)
Core Portfolio Home Equity (2)
Legacy Assets & Servicing Home
Equity
(2)
Home
Equity PCI
Refreshed LTV (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than or equal to 90 percent
$
95,833

$
22,391

$
11,400

$
45,898

$
16,714

$
2,036

Greater than 90 percent but less than or equal to 100 percent
5,541

4,134

2,653

3,659

4,233

698

Greater than 100 percent
6,250

7,998

4,619

4,942

11,633

3,859

Fully-insured loans (5)
69,712

17,535





Total home loans
$
177,336

$
52,058

$
18,672

$
54,499

$
32,580

$
6,593

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Refreshed FICO score
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 620
$
5,334

$
9,955

$
9,129

$
2,415

$
4,259

$
1,045

Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 680
7,164

5,276

3,349

4,211

5,133

1,172

Greater than or equal to 680 and less than 740
22,617

7,639

3,211

11,726

9,143

1,936

Greater than or equal to 740
72,509

11,653

2,983

36,147

14,045

2,440

Fully-insured loans (5)
69,712

17,535





Total home loans
$
177,336

$
52,058

$
18,672

$
54,499

$
32,580

$
6,593

(1) 
Excludes $2.2 billion of loans accounted for under the fair value option.
(2) 
Excludes PCI loans.
(3) 
Includes $4.0 billion of pay option loans. The Corporation no longer originates this product.
(4) 
Refreshed LTV percentages for PCI loans are calculated using the carrying value net of the related valuation allowance.
(5) 
Credit quality indicators are not reported for fully-insured loans as principal repayment is insured.

Credit Card and Other Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
U.S. Credit
Card
 
Non-U.S.
Credit Card
 
Direct/Indirect
Consumer
 
Other
Consumer
(1)
Refreshed FICO score
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 620
$
4,989

 
$

 
$
1,220

 
$
539

Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 680
12,753

 

 
3,345

 
264

Greater than or equal to 680 and less than 740
35,413

 

 
9,887

 
199

Greater than or equal to 740
39,183

 

 
26,220

 
188

Other internal credit metrics (2, 3, 4)

 
11,541

 
41,520

 
787

Total credit card and other consumer
$
92,338

 
$
11,541

 
$
82,192

 
$
1,977

(1) 
Sixty percent of the other consumer portfolio is associated with portfolios from certain consumer finance businesses that the Corporation previously exited.
(2) 
Other internal credit metrics may include delinquency status, geography or other factors.
(3) 
Direct/indirect consumer includes $35.8 billion of securities-based lending which is overcollateralized and therefore has minimal credit risk and $4.1 billion of loans the Corporation no longer originates.
(4) 
Non-U.S. credit card represents the U.K. credit card portfolio which is evaluated using internal credit metrics, including delinquency status. At December 31, 2013, 98 percent of this portfolio was current or less than 30 days past due, one percent was 30-89 days past due and one percent was 90 days or more past due.

Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators (1)
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
U.S.
Commercial
 
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Commercial
Lease
Financing
 
Non-U.S.
Commercial
 
U.S. Small
Business
Commercial
(2)
Risk ratings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass rated
$
205,416

 
$
46,507

 
$
24,211

 
$
88,138

 
$
1,191

Reservable criticized
7,141

 
1,386

 
988

 
1,324

 
346

Refreshed FICO score (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 620
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
224

Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 680
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
534

Greater than or equal to 680 and less than 740
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,567

Greater than or equal to 740
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,779

Other internal credit metrics (3, 4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,653

Total commercial
$
212,557

 
$
47,893

 
$
25,199

 
$
89,462

 
$
13,294

(1) 
Excludes $7.9 billion of loans accounted for under the fair value option.
(2) 
U.S. small business commercial includes $289 million of criticized business card and small business loans which are evaluated using refreshed FICO scores or internal credit metrics, including delinquency status, rather than risk ratings. At December 31, 2013, 99 percent of the balances where internal credit metrics are used was current or less than 30 days past due.
(3) 
Refreshed FICO score and other internal credit metrics are applicable only to the U.S. small business commercial portfolio.
(4) 
Other internal credit metrics may include delinquency status, application scores, geography or other factors.


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Impaired Loans and Troubled Debt Restructurings

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans and all consumer and commercial TDRs. Impaired loans exclude nonperforming consumer loans and nonperforming commercial leases unless they are classified as TDRs. Loans accounted for under the fair value option are also excluded. Purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans are excluded and reported separately on page 186. For additional information, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Home Loans

Impaired home loans within the Home Loans portfolio segment consist entirely of TDRs. Excluding PCI loans, most modifications of home loans meet the definition of TDRs when a binding offer is extended to a borrower. Modifications of home loans are done in accordance with the government's Making Home Affordable Program (modifications under government programs) or the Corporation's proprietary programs (modifications under proprietary programs). These modifications are considered to be TDRs if concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. Concessions may include reductions in interest rates, capitalization of past due amounts, principal and/or interest forbearance, payment extensions, principal and/or interest forgiveness, or combinations thereof.

Prior to permanently modifying a loan, the Corporation may enter into trial modifications with certain borrowers under both government and proprietary programs. Trial modifications generally represent a three- to four-month period during which the borrower makes monthly payments under the anticipated modified payment terms. Upon successful completion of the trial period, the Corporation and the borrower enter into a permanent modification. Binding trial modifications are classified as TDRs when the trial offer is made and continue to be classified as TDRs regardless of whether the borrower enters into a permanent modification.

Home loans that have been discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy with no change in repayment terms of $2.7 billion were included in TDRs at September 30, 2014, of which $1.4 billion were classified as nonperforming and $1.3 billion were fully-insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). For more information on loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nonperforming Loans and Leases in this Note.

A home loan, excluding PCI loans which are reported separately, is not classified as impaired unless it is a TDR. Once such a loan has been designated as a TDR, it is then individually assessed for impairment. Home loan TDRs are measured primarily based on the net present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate, as discussed in the following paragraph. If the carrying value of a TDR exceeds this amount, a specific allowance is recorded as a component of the allowance for loan and lease losses. Alternatively, home loan TDRs that are considered to be dependent solely on the collateral for repayment (e.g., due to the lack of income verification or as a result of being discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy) are measured based on the estimated fair value of the collateral and a charge-off is recorded if the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the collateral. Home loans that reached 180 days past due prior to modification had been charged off to their net realizable value, less costs to sell, before they were modified as TDRs in accordance with established policy. Therefore, modifications of home loans that are 180 or more days past due as TDRs do not have an impact on the allowance for loan and lease losses nor are additional charge-offs required at the time of modification. Subsequent declines in the fair value of the collateral after a loan has reached 180 days past due are recorded as charge-offs. Fully-insured loans are protected against principal loss, and therefore, the Corporation does not record an allowance for loan and lease losses on the outstanding principal balance, even after they have been modified in a TDR.


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The net present value of the estimated cash flows used to measure impairment is based on model-driven estimates of projected payments, prepayments, defaults and loss-given-default (LGD). Using statistical modeling methodologies, the Corporation estimates the probability that a loan will default prior to maturity based on the attributes of each loan. The factors that are most relevant to the probability of default are the refreshed LTV, or in the case of a subordinated lien, refreshed CLTV, borrower credit score, months since origination (i.e., vintage) and geography. Each of these factors is further broken down by present collection status (whether the loan is current, delinquent, in default or in bankruptcy). Severity (or LGD) is estimated based on the refreshed LTV for first mortgages or CLTV for subordinated liens. The estimates are based on the Corporation's historical experience as adjusted to reflect an assessment of environmental factors that may not be reflected in the historical data, such as changes in real estate values, local and national economies, underwriting standards and the regulatory environment. The probability of default models also incorporate recent experience with modification programs including redefaults subsequent to modification, a loan's default history prior to modification and the change in borrower payments post-modification.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose terms have been modified in a home loan TDR were immaterial. Home loan foreclosed properties totaled $614 million and $533 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The table below provides the unpaid principal balance, carrying value and related allowance at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the average carrying value and interest income recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 for impaired loans in the Corporation's Home Loans portfolio segment and includes primarily loans managed by Legacy Assets & Servicing. Certain impaired home loans do not have a related allowance as the current valuation of these impaired loans exceeded the carrying value, which is net of previously recorded charge-offs.

Impaired Loans – Home Loans
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Carrying
Value
 
Related
Allowance
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Carrying
Value
 
Related
Allowance
With no recorded allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
 
$
18,055

 
$
13,828

 
$

 
$
21,567

 
$
16,450

 
$

Home equity
 
 
 
 
3,472

 
1,564

 

 
3,249

 
1,385

 

With an allowance recorded
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
 
$
10,352

 
$
10,056

 
$
693

 
$
13,341

 
$
12,862

 
$
991

Home equity
 
 
 
 
874

 
742

 
225

 
893

 
761

 
240

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
 
 
 
 
$
28,407

 
$
23,884

 
$
693

 
$
34,908

 
$
29,312

 
$
991

Home equity
 
 
 
 
4,346

 
2,306

 
225

 
4,142

 
2,146

 
240

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
With no recorded allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
$
13,981

 
$
161

 
$
16,984

 
$
152

 
$
15,181

 
$
508

 
$
16,563

 
$
436

Home equity
1,509

 
26

 
1,286

 
19

 
1,449

 
72

 
1,208

 
55

With an allowance recorded
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
$
10,621

 
$
111

 
$
14,027

 
$
173

 
$
11,482

 
$
363

 
$
14,221

 
$
451

Home equity
745

 
5

 
902

 
9

 
746

 
19

 
942

 
31

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
$
24,602

 
$
272

 
$
31,011

 
$
325

 
$
26,663

 
$
871

 
$
30,784

 
$
887

Home equity
2,254

 
31

 
2,188

 
28

 
2,195

 
91

 
2,150

 
86

(1) 
Interest income recognized includes interest accrued and collected on the outstanding balances of accruing impaired loans as well as interest cash collections on nonaccruing impaired loans for which the principal is considered collectible.


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The table below presents the September 30, 2014 and 2013 unpaid principal balance, carrying value, and average pre- and post-modification interest rates on home loans that were modified in TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and net charge-offs recorded during the period on loans that were modified in TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The following Home Loans portfolio segment tables include loans that were initially classified as TDRs during the period and also loans that had previously been classified as TDRs and were modified again during the period. These TDRs are managed by Legacy Assets & Servicing.

Home Loans – TDRs Entered into During the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (1)
 
September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Carrying
 Value
 
Pre-Modification Interest Rate
 
Post-Modification Interest Rate (2)
 
Net Charge-offs (3)
Residential mortgage
$
1,332

 
$
1,226

 
5.07
%
 
4.90
%
 
$
19

Home equity
314

 
228

 
3.74

 
3.44

 
32

Total
$
1,646

 
$
1,454

 
4.82

 
4.62

 
$
51

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Residential mortgage
$
3,275

 
$
2,947

 
5.22
%
 
4.52
%
 
$
64

Home equity
220

 
147

 
5.58

 
4.33

 
36

Total
$
3,495

 
$
3,094

 
5.22

 
4.51

 
$
100

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home Loans – TDRs Entered into During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (1)
 
September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Residential mortgage
$
3,498

 
$
3,091

 
5.12
%
 
4.57
%
 
$
60

Home equity
702

 
477

 
3.98

 
3.31

 
76

Total
$
4,200

 
$
3,568

 
4.93

 
4.36

 
$
136

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Residential mortgage
$
10,295

 
$
9,153

 
5.34
%
 
4.34
%
 
$
181

Home equity
706

 
425

 
5.55

 
4.17

 
145

Total
$
11,001

 
$
9,578

 
5.35

 
4.34

 
$
326

(1) 
TDRs entered into during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 include residential mortgage modifications with principal forgiveness of $13 million and $52 million. TDRs entered into during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 include residential mortgage modifications with principal forgiveness of $118 million and $462 million.
(2) 
The post-modification interest rate reflects the interest rate applicable only to permanently completed modifications, which exclude loans that are in a trial modification period.
(3) 
Net charge-offs include amounts recorded on loans modified during the period that are no longer held by the Corporation at September 30, 2014 and 2013 due to sales and other dispositions.



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The table below presents the September 30, 2014 and 2013 carrying value for home loans that were modified in a TDR during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 by type of modification.

Home Loans – Modification Programs
 
TDRs Entered into During the
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Residential Mortgage
 
Home
Equity
 
Total Carrying Value
Modifications under government programs
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual interest rate reduction
$
103

 
$
15

 
$
118

Principal and/or interest forbearance

 
9

 
9

Other modifications (1)
12

 

 
12

Total modifications under government programs
115

 
24

 
139

Modifications under proprietary programs
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual interest rate reduction
53

 
2

 
55

Capitalization of past due amounts
29

 
1

 
30

Principal and/or interest forbearance
4

 
43

 
47

Other modifications (1)
11

 

 
11

Total modifications under proprietary programs
97

 
46

 
143

Trial modifications
843

 
105

 
948

Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (2)
171

 
53

 
224

Total modifications
$
1,226

 
$
228

 
$
1,454

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TDRs Entered into During the
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Modifications under government programs
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual interest rate reduction
$
393

 
$
3

 
$
396

Principal and/or interest forbearance
4

 
2

 
6

Other modifications (1)
18

 

 
18

Total modifications under government programs
415

 
5

 
420

Modifications under proprietary programs
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual interest rate reduction
764

 
13

 
777

Capitalization of past due amounts
26

 

 
26

Principal and/or interest forbearance
57

 
7

 
64

Other modifications (1)
10

 

 
10

Total modifications under proprietary programs
857

 
20

 
877

Trial modifications
1,395

 
51

 
1,446

Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (2)
280

 
71

 
351

Total modifications
$
2,947

 
$
147

 
$
3,094

(1) 
Includes other modifications such as term or payment extensions and repayment plans.
(2) 
Includes loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy with no change in repayment terms that are classified as TDRs.

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Home Loans – Modification Programs
 
TDRs Entered into During the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Residential Mortgage
 
Home
Equity
 
Total Carrying Value
Modifications under government programs
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual interest rate reduction
$
546

 
$
49

 
$
595

Principal and/or interest forbearance
15

 
18

 
33

Other modifications (1)
80

 

 
80

Total modifications under government programs
641

 
67

 
708

Modifications under proprietary programs
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual interest rate reduction
232

 
14

 
246

Capitalization of past due amounts
70

 
1

 
71

Principal and/or interest forbearance
61

 
64

 
125

Other modifications (1)
33

 
27

 
60

Total modifications under proprietary programs
396

 
106

 
502

Trial modifications
1,616

 
158

 
1,774

Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (2)
438

 
146

 
584

Total modifications
$
3,091

 
$
477

 
$
3,568

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TDRs Entered into During the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Modifications under government programs
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual interest rate reduction
$
1,127

 
$
27

 
$
1,154

Principal and/or interest forbearance
32

 
14

 
46

Other modifications (1)
68

 

 
68

Total modifications under government programs
1,227

 
41

 
1,268

Modifications under proprietary programs
 
 
 
 
 
Contractual interest rate reduction
2,829

 
50

 
2,879

Capitalization of past due amounts
98

 

 
98

Principal and/or interest forbearance
435

 
17

 
452

Other modifications (1)
89

 
14

 
103

Total modifications under proprietary programs
3,451

 
81

 
3,532

Trial modifications 
3,442

 
71

 
3,513

Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (2)
1,033

 
232

 
1,265

Total modifications
$
9,153

 
$
425

 
$
9,578

(1) 
Includes other modifications such as term or payment extensions and repayment plans.
(2) 
Includes loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy with no change in repayment terms that are classified as TDRs.

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The table below presents the carrying value of loans that entered into payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 that were modified in a TDR during the 12 months preceding payment default. Total carrying value includes loans with a carrying value of $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion that entered into payment default during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 but were no longer held by the Corporation as of September 30, 2014 and 2013 due to sales and other dispositions. A payment default for home loan TDRs is recognized when a borrower has missed three monthly payments (not necessarily consecutively) since modification. Payment default on a trial modification where the borrower has not yet met the terms of the agreement are included in the table below if the borrower is 90 days or more past due three months after the offer to modify is made.

Home Loans – TDRs Entering Payment Default That Were Modified During the Preceding 12 Months
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
 Residential Mortgage
 
Home
Equity
 
Total Carrying Value (1)
Modifications under government programs
$
193

 
$
1

 
$
194

Modifications under proprietary programs
137

 
1

 
138

Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (2)
121

 
15

 
136

Trial modifications
462

 
19

 
481

Total modifications
$
913

 
$
36

 
$
949

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Modifications under government programs
$
86

 
$

 
$
86

Modifications under proprietary programs
185

 

 
185

Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (2)
205

 
3

 
208

Trial modifications
1,205

 
3

 
1,208

Total modifications
$
1,681

 
$
6

 
$
1,687

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Modifications under government programs
$
537

 
$
3

 
$
540

Modifications under proprietary programs
612

 
4

 
616

Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (2)
395

 
57

 
452

Trial modifications
1,753

 
37

 
1,790

Total modifications
$
3,297

 
$
101

 
$
3,398

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Modifications under government programs
$
244

 
$
2

 
$
246

Modifications under proprietary programs
731

 
4

 
735

Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy (2)
809

 
27

 
836

Trial modifications
3,142

 
8

 
3,150

Total modifications
$
4,926

 
$
41

 
$
4,967

(1) 
Total carrying value includes loans with a carrying value of $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion that entered into payment default during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 but were no longer held by the Corporation as of September 30, 2014 and 2013 due to sales and other dispositions.
(2) 
Includes loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy with no change in repayment terms that are classified as TDRs.


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Credit Card and Other Consumer

Impaired loans within the Credit Card and Other Consumer portfolio segment consist entirely of loans that have been modified in TDRs (the renegotiated credit card and other consumer TDR portfolio, collectively referred to as the renegotiated TDR portfolio). The Corporation seeks to assist customers that are experiencing financial difficulty by modifying loans while ensuring compliance with federal, local and international laws and guidelines. Credit card and other consumer loan modifications generally involve reducing the interest rate on the account and placing the customer on a fixed payment plan not exceeding 60 months, all of which are considered TDRs. In addition, the accounts of non-U.S. credit card customers who do not qualify for a fixed payment plan may have their interest rates reduced, as required by certain local jurisdictions. These modifications, which are also TDRs, tend to experience higher payment default rates given that the borrowers may lack the ability to repay even with the interest rate reduction. In all cases, the customer's available line of credit is canceled. The Corporation makes loan modifications directly with borrowers for debt held only by the Corporation (internal programs). Additionally, the Corporation makes loan modifications for borrowers working with third-party renegotiation agencies that provide solutions to customers' entire unsecured debt structures (external programs). The Corporation classifies other secured consumer loans that have been discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy as TDRs which are written down to collateral value and placed on nonaccrual status no later than the time of discharge. For more information on the regulatory guidance on loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nonperforming Loans and Leases in this Note.

All credit card and substantially all other consumer loans that have been modified in TDRs remain on accrual status until the loan is either paid in full or charged off, which occurs no later than the end of the month in which the loan becomes 180 days past due or generally at 120 days past due for a loan that was placed on a fixed payment plan after July 1, 2012.

The allowance for impaired credit card and substantially all other consumer loans is based on the present value of projected cash flows, which incorporates the Corporation's historical payment default and loss experience on modified loans, discounted using the portfolio's average contractual interest rate, excluding promotionally priced loans, in effect prior to restructuring. Credit card and other consumer loans are included in homogeneous pools which are collectively evaluated for impairment. For these portfolios, loss forecast models are utilized that consider a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss experience, delinquency status, economic trends and credit scores.


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The table below provides the unpaid principal balance, carrying value and related allowance at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the average carrying value and interest income recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 on the Corporation's renegotiated TDR portfolio in the Credit Card and Other Consumer portfolio segment.

Impaired Loans – Credit Card and Other Consumer – Renegotiated TDRs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Carrying
Value
(1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Carrying
Value
(1)
 
Related
Allowance
With no recorded allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct/Indirect consumer
 
 
 
 
$
63

 
$
27

 
$

 
$
75

 
$
32

 
$

Other consumer
 
 
 
 
34

 
34

 

 
34

 
34

 

With an allowance recorded
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. credit card
 
 
 
 
$
896

 
$
953

 
$
217

 
$
1,384

 
$
1,465

 
$
337

Non-U.S. credit card
 
 
 
 
147

 
186

 
121

 
200

 
240

 
149

Direct/Indirect consumer
 
 
 
 
105

 
127

 
35

 
242

 
282

 
84

Other consumer
 
 
 
 
25

 
24

 
10

 
27

 
26

 
9

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. credit card
 
 
 
 
$
896

 
$
953

 
$
217

 
$
1,384

 
$
1,465

 
$
337

Non-U.S. credit card
 
 
 
 
147

 
186

 
121

 
200

 
240

 
149

Direct/Indirect consumer
 
 
 
 
168

 
154

 
35

 
317

 
314

 
84

Other consumer
 
 
 
 
59

 
58

 
10

 
61

 
60

 
9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(2)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(2)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(2)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(2)
With no recorded allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct/Indirect consumer
$
27

 
$

 
$
38

 
$

 
$
27

 
$

 
$
45

 
$

Other consumer
34

 

 
34

 

 
34

 
1

 
34

 
1

With an allowance recorded
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. credit card
$
1,045

 
$
16

 
$
1,926

 
$
30

 
$
1,218

 
$
56

 
$
2,310

 
$
108

Non-U.S. credit card
204

 
2

 
254

 
2

 
221

 
5

 
274

 
6

Direct/Indirect consumer
152

 
2

 
406

 
5

 
202

 
8

 
498

 
20

Other consumer
24

 

 
27

 
1

 
24

 
1

 
28

 
2

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. credit card
$
1,045

 
$
16

 
$
1,926

 
$
30

 
$
1,218

 
$
56

 
$
2,310

 
$
108

Non-U.S. credit card
204

 
2

 
254

 
2

 
221

 
5

 
274

 
6

Direct/Indirect consumer
179

 
2

 
444

 
5

 
229

 
8

 
543

 
20

Other consumer
58

 

 
61

 
1

 
58

 
2

 
62

 
3

(1) 
Includes accrued interest and fees.
(2) 
Interest income recognized includes interest accrued and collected on the outstanding balances of accruing impaired loans as well as interest cash collections on nonaccruing impaired loans for which the principal is considered collectible.

The table below provides information on the Corporation's primary modification programs for the renegotiated TDR portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Credit Card and Other Consumer – Renegotiated TDRs by Program Type
 
Internal Programs
 
External Programs
 
Other (1)
 
Total
 
Percent of Balances Current or
Less Than 30 Days Past Due
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
U.S. credit card
$
509

$
842

 
$
434

$
607

 
$
10

$
16

 
$
953

$
1,465

 
85.11
%
82.77
%
Non-U.S. credit card
48

71

 
18

26

 
120

143

 
186

240

 
47.77

49.01

Direct/Indirect consumer
70

170

 
47

106

 
37

38

 
154

314

 
84.68

84.29

Other consumer
58

60

 


 


 
58

60

 
75.48

71.08

Total renegotiated TDRs
$
685

$
1,143

 
$
499

$
739

 
$
167

$
197

 
$
1,351

$
2,079

 
79.49

78.77

(1) Other TDRs for non-U.S. credit card include modifications of accounts that are ineligible for a fixed payment plan.

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The table below provides information on the Corporation's renegotiated TDR portfolio including the September 30, 2014 and 2013 unpaid principal balance, carrying value and average pre- and post-modification interest rates of loans that were modified in TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and net charge-offs recorded during the period on loans that were modified in TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Credit Card and Other Consumer – Renegotiated TDRs Entered into During the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Carrying
Value (1)
 
Pre-Modification Interest Rate
 
Post-Modification Interest Rate
 
Net Charge-offs
U.S. credit card
$
80

 
$
88

 
16.59
%
 
5.13
%
 
$
12

Non-U.S. credit card
43

 
51

 
25.09

 
0.43

 
36

Direct/Indirect consumer
11

 
7

 
7.34

 
4.76

 
4

Other consumer
1

 
1

 
8.96

 
4.82

 

Total
$
135

 
$
147

 
18.98

 
3.50

 
$
52

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
U.S. credit card
$
100

 
$
102

 
16.86
%
 
5.70
%
 
$
9

Non-U.S. credit card
61

 
64

 
26.09

 
0.67

 
53

Direct/Indirect consumer
16

 
12

 
10.89

 
4.68

 
5

Other consumer
2

 
2

 
9.10

 
6.01

 

Total
$
179

 
$
180

 
19.65

 
3.85

 
$
67

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Card and Other Consumer – Renegotiated TDRs Entered into During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
U.S. credit card
$
223

 
$
244

 
16.66
%
 
5.15
%
 
$
23

Non-U.S. credit card
93

 
109

 
25.11

 
0.58

 
53

Direct/Indirect consumer
26

 
19

 
8.64

 
4.71

 
11

Other consumer
6

 
6

 
9.10

 
5.21

 

Total
$
348

 
$
378

 
18.56

 
3.82

 
$
87

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
U.S. credit card
$
237

 
$
240

 
16.88
%
 
5.96
%
 
$
16

Non-U.S. credit card
138

 
143

 
26.04

 
0.87

 
78

Direct/Indirect consumer
41

 
31

 
11.17

 
4.90

 
12

Other consumer
4

 
5

 
9.35

 
5.40

 

Total
$
420

 
$
419

 
19.51

 
4.13

 
$
106

(1) 
Includes accrued interest and fees.

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The table below provides information on the Corporation's primary modification programs for the renegotiated TDR portfolio for loans that were modified in TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Credit Card and Other Consumer – Renegotiated TDRs Entered into During the Period by Program Type
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Internal Programs
 
External Programs
 
Other (1)
 
Total
U.S. credit card
$
57

 
$
31

 
$

 
$
88

Non-U.S. credit card
2

 
2

 
47

 
51

Direct/Indirect consumer
1

 

 
6

 
7

Other consumer
1

 

 

 
1

Total renegotiated TDRs
$
61

 
$
33

 
$
53

 
$
147

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
U.S. credit card
$
62

 
$
40

 
$

 
$
102

Non-U.S. credit card
4

 
3

 
57

 
64

Direct/Indirect consumer
4

 
2

 
6

 
12

Other consumer
2

 

 

 
2

Total renegotiated TDRs
$
72

 
$
45

 
$
63

 
$
180

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
U.S. credit card
$
161

 
$
83

 
$

 
$
244

Non-U.S. credit card
5

 
5

 
99

 
109

Direct/Indirect consumer
5

 
2

 
12

 
19

Other consumer
6

 

 

 
6

Total renegotiated TDRs
$
177

 
$
90

 
$
111

 
$
378

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
U.S. credit card
$
132

 
$
108

 
$

 
$
240

Non-U.S. credit card
14

 
8

 
121

 
143

Direct/Indirect consumer
11

 
7

 
13

 
31

Other consumer
5

 

 

 
5

Total renegotiated TDRs
$
162

 
$
123

 
$
134

 
$
419

(1) Other TDRs for non-U.S. credit card include modifications of accounts that are ineligible for a fixed payment plan.

Credit card and other consumer loans are deemed to be in payment default during the quarter in which a borrower misses the second of two consecutive payments. Payment defaults are one of the factors considered when projecting future cash flows in the calculation of the allowance for loan and lease losses for impaired credit card and other consumer loans. Based on historical experience, the Corporation estimates that 14 percent of new U.S. credit card TDRs, 79 percent of new non-U.S. credit card TDRs and 10 percent of new direct/indirect consumer TDRs may be in payment default within 12 months after modification. Loans that entered into payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 that had been modified in a TDR during the preceding 12 months were $15 million and $40 million for U.S. credit card, $47 million and $157 million for non-U.S. credit card, and $1 million and $4 million for direct/indirect consumer. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, loans that entered into payment default that had been modified in a TDR during the preceding 12 months were $11 million and $49 million for U.S. credit card, $60 million and $181 million for non-U.S. credit card and $1 million and $4 million for direct/indirect consumer.

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Commercial Loans

Impaired commercial loans, which include nonperforming loans and TDRs (both performing and nonperforming), are primarily measured based on the present value of payments expected to be received, discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate. Commercial impaired loans may also be measured based on observable market prices or, for loans that are solely dependent on the collateral for repayment, the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell. If the carrying value of a loan exceeds this amount, a specific allowance is recorded as a component of the allowance for loan and lease losses.

Modifications of loans to commercial borrowers that are experiencing financial difficulty are designed to reduce the Corporation's loss exposure while providing the borrower with an opportunity to work through financial difficulties, often to avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy. Each modification is unique and reflects the individual circumstances of the borrower. Modifications that result in a TDR may include extensions of maturity at a concessionary (below market) rate of interest, payment forbearances or other actions designed to benefit the customer while mitigating the Corporation's risk exposure. Reductions in interest rates are rare. Instead, the interest rates are typically increased, although the increased rate may not represent a market rate of interest. Infrequently, concessions may also include principal forgiveness in connection with foreclosure, short sale or other settlement agreements leading to termination or sale of the loan.

At the time of restructuring, the loans are remeasured to reflect the impact, if any, on projected cash flows resulting from the modified terms. If there was no forgiveness of principal and the interest rate was not decreased, the modification may have little or no impact on the allowance established for the loan. If a portion of the loan is deemed to be uncollectible, a charge-off may be recorded at the time of restructuring. Alternatively, a charge-off may have already been recorded in a previous period such that no charge-off is required at the time of modification. For more information on modifications for the U.S. small business commercial portfolio, see Credit Card and Other Consumer in this Note.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose terms have been modified in a commercial loan TDR were immaterial. Commercial foreclosed properties totaled $78 million and $90 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.


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The table below provides the unpaid principal balance, carrying value and related allowance at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the average carrying value and interest income recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 for impaired loans in the Corporation's Commercial loan portfolio segment. Certain impaired commercial loans do not have a related allowance as the valuation of these impaired loans exceeded the carrying value, which is net of previously recorded charge-offs.

Impaired Loans – Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Carrying
Value
 
Related
Allowance
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Carrying
Value
 
Related
Allowance
With no recorded allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
 
 
 
 
$
625

 
$
610

 
$

 
$
609

 
$
577

 
$

Commercial real estate
 
 
 
 
150

 
141

 

 
254

 
228

 

Non-U.S. commercial
 
 
 
 
44

 
44

 

 
10

 
10

 

With an allowance recorded
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
 
 
 
 
$
1,304

 
$
994

 
$
93

 
$
1,581

 
$
1,262

 
$
164

Commercial real estate
 
 
 
 
735

 
547

 
58

 
1,066

 
731

 
61

Non-U.S. commercial
 
 
 
 
1

 
1

 

 
254

 
64

 
16

U.S. small business commercial (1)
 
 
 
 
164

 
141

 
37

 
186

 
176

 
36

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
 
 
 
 
$
1,929

 
$
1,604

 
$
93

 
$
2,190

 
$
1,839

 
$
164

Commercial real estate
 
 
 
 
885

 
688

 
58

 
1,320

 
959

 
61

Non-U.S. commercial
 
 
 
 
45

 
45

 

 
264

 
74

 
16

U.S. small business commercial (1)
 
 
 
 
164

 
141

 
37

 
186

 
176

 
36

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(2)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(2)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(2)
 
Average
Carrying
Value
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
(2)
With no recorded allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
$
555

 
$
3

 
$
371

 
$

 
$
518

 
$
8

 
$
443

 
$
3

Commercial real estate
158

 
1

 
171

 

 
190

 
3

 
305

 
2

Non-U.S. commercial
22

 

 
18

 

 
12

 

 
31

 

With an allowance recorded
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
$
1,173

 
$
12

 
$
1,514

 
$
12

 
$
1,289

 
$
42

 
$
1,606

 
$
36

Commercial real estate
689

 
1

 
1,015

 
8

 
675

 
14

 
1,245

 
22

Non-U.S. commercial
45

 
1

 
115

 

 
60

 
3

 
126

 
5

U.S. small business commercial (1)
144

 
1

 
218

 
1

 
157

 
3

 
253

 
5

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. commercial
$
1,728

 
$
15

 
$
1,885

 
$
12

 
$
1,807

 
$
50

 
$
2,049

 
$
39

Commercial real estate
847

 
2

 
1,186

 
8

 
865

 
17

 
1,550

 
24

Non-U.S. commercial
67

 
1

 
133

 

 
72

 
3

 
157

 
5

U.S. small business commercial (1)
144

 
1

 
218

 
1

 
157

 
3

 
253

 
5

(1) 
Includes U.S. small business commercial renegotiated TDR loans and related allowance.
(2) 
Interest income recognized includes interest accrued and collected on the outstanding balances of accruing impaired loans as well as interest cash collections on nonaccruing impaired loans for which the principal is considered collectible.


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The table below presents the September 30, 2014 and 2013 unpaid principal balance and carrying value of commercial loans that were modified as TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and net charge-offs that were recorded during the period on loans that were modified as TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The table below includes loans that were initially classified as TDRs during the period and also loans that had previously been classified as TDRs and were modified again during the period.

Commercial – TDRs Entered into During the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Carrying
Value
 
Net Charge-offs
U.S. commercial
$
361

 
$
317

 
$
33

Commercial real estate
49

 
39

 
8

Non-U.S. commercial
45

 
45

 

U.S. small business commercial (1)
2

 
2

 

Total
$
457

 
$
403

 
$
41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
U.S. commercial
$
361

 
$
357

 
$
27

Commercial real estate
305

 
284

 

Non-U.S. commercial

 

 

U.S. small business commercial (1)
2

 
3

 

Total
$
668

 
$
644

 
$
27

 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial – TDRs Entered into During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
U.S. commercial
$
808

 
$
759

 
$
35

Commercial real estate
317

 
299

 
8

Non-U.S. commercial
45

 
45

 

U.S. small business commercial (1)
6

 
6

 

Total
$
1,176

 
$
1,109

 
$
43

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
U.S. commercial
$
853

 
$
771

 
$
28

Commercial real estate
615

 
569

 
3

Non-U.S. commercial
21

 
7

 

U.S. small business commercial (1)
7

 
7

 
1

Total
$
1,496

 
$
1,354

 
$
32

(1) 
U.S. small business commercial TDRs are comprised of renegotiated small business card loans.

A commercial TDR is generally deemed to be in payment default when the loan is 90 days or more past due, including delinquencies that were not resolved as part of the modification. U.S. small business commercial TDRs are deemed to be in payment default during the quarter in which a borrower misses the second of two consecutive payments. Payment defaults are one of the factors considered when projecting future cash flows, along with observable market prices or fair value of collateral when measuring the allowance for loan and lease losses. TDRs that were in payment default had a carrying value of $63 million and $128 million for U.S. commercial, $67 million and $269 million for commercial real estate and $0.3 million and $1 million for U.S. small business commercial at September 30, 2014 and 2013.


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Purchased Credit-impaired Loans

The table below shows activity for the accretable yield on PCI loans, which includes the Countrywide Financial Corporation (Countrywide) portfolio and loans repurchased in connection with the settlement with FNMA. For more information on the settlement with FNMA, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The amount of accretable yield is affected by changes in credit outlooks, including metrics such as default rates and loss severities, prepayment speeds, which can change the amount and period of time over which interest payments are expected to be received, and the interest rates on variable rate loans. The reclassification from nonaccretable difference during the three months ended September 30, 2014 was due to a decrease in forecasted prepayment speeds. The reclassification from nonaccretable difference during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was due to lower expected loss rates and a decrease in forecasted prepayment speeds. Changes in the prepayment assumption affect the expected remaining life of the portfolio which results in a change to the amount of future interest cash flows.

Rollforward of Accretable Yield
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Accretable yield, beginning of period
$
6,219

 
$
6,694

Accretion
(265
)
 
(819
)
Disposals/transfers
(241
)
 
(424
)
Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference
242

 
504

Accretable yield, September 30, 2014
$
5,955

 
$
5,955


During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation sold PCI loans with a carrying value of $1.3 billion and $1.9 billion, which excludes the related allowance of $131 million and $317 million. For more information on PCI loans, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and for the carrying value and valuation allowance for PCI loans, see Note 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses.

Loans Held-for-sale

The Corporation had LHFS of $7.9 billion and $11.4 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Cash and non-cash proceeds from sales and paydowns of loans originally classified as LHFS were $30.8 billion and $65.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Cash used for originations and purchases of LHFS totaled $28.7 billion and $55.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

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NOTE 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses

The table below summarizes the changes in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Home Loans
 
Credit Card
and Other
Consumer
 
Commercial
 
Total
Allowance for loan and lease losses, July 1
$
6,908

 
$
4,417

 
$
4,486

 
$
15,811

Loans and leases charged off
(485
)
 
(994
)
 
(188
)
 
(1,667
)
Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off
343

 
212

 
69

 
624

Net charge-offs
(142
)
 
(782
)
 
(119
)
 
(1,043
)
Write-offs of PCI loans
(246
)
 

 

 
(246
)
Provision for loan and lease losses
(42
)
 
586

 
66

 
610

Other (1)
(2
)
 
(23
)
 
(1
)
 
(26
)
Allowance for loan and lease losses, September 30
6,476

 
4,198

 
4,432

 
15,106

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, July 1

 

 
503

 
503

Provision for unfunded lending commitments

 

 
26

 
26

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, September 30

 

 
529

 
529

Allowance for credit losses, September 30
$
6,476

 
$
4,198

 
$
4,961

 
$
15,635

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Allowance for loan and lease losses, July 1
$
12,396

 
$
5,671

 
$
3,168

 
$
21,235

Loans and leases charged off
(766
)
 
(1,296
)
 
(267
)
 
(2,329
)
Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off
243

 
292

 
107

 
642

Net charge-offs
(523
)
 
(1,004
)
 
(160
)
 
(1,687
)
Write-offs of PCI loans
(443
)
 

 

 
(443
)
Provision for loan and lease losses
(920
)
 
730

 
481

 
291

Other (1)
3

 
33

 

 
36

Allowance for loan and lease losses, September 30
10,513

 
5,430

 
3,489

 
19,432

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, July 1

 

 
474

 
474

Provision for unfunded lending commitments

 

 
5

 
5

Other

 

 
1

 
1

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, September 30

 

 
480

 
480

Allowance for credit losses, September 30
$
10,513

 
$
5,430

 
$
3,969

 
$
19,912

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Allowance for loan and lease losses, January 1
$
8,518

 
$
4,905

 
$
4,005

 
$
17,428

Loans and leases charged off
(1,713
)
 
(3,173
)
 
(493
)
 
(5,379
)
Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off
938

 
671

 
266

 
1,875

Net charge-offs
(775
)
 
(2,502
)
 
(227
)
 
(3,504
)
Write-offs of PCI loans
(797
)
 

 

 
(797
)
Provision for loan and lease losses
(467
)
 
1,818

 
660

 
2,011

Other (1)
(3
)
 
(23
)
 
(6
)
 
(32
)
Allowance for loan and lease losses, September 30
6,476

 
4,198

 
4,432

 
15,106

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, January 1

 

 
484

 
484

Provision for unfunded lending commitments

 

 
45

 
45

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, September 30

 

 
529

 
529

Allowance for credit losses, September 30
$
6,476

 
$
4,198

 
$
4,961

 
$
15,635

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Allowance for loan and lease losses, January 1
$
14,933

 
$
6,140

 
$
3,106

 
$
24,179

Loans and leases charged off
(2,895
)
 
(4,338
)
 
(908
)
 
(8,141
)
Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off
548

 
941

 
337

 
1,826

Net charge-offs
(2,347
)
 
(3,397
)
 
(571
)
 
(6,315
)
Write-offs of PCI loans
(1,595
)
 

 

 
(1,595
)
Provision for loan and lease losses
(409
)
 
2,694

 
957

 
3,242

Other (1)
(69
)
 
(7
)
 
(3
)
 
(79
)
Allowance for loan and lease losses, September 30
10,513

 
5,430

 
3,489

 
19,432

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, January 1

 

 
513

 
513

Provision for unfunded lending commitments

 

 
(22
)
 
(22
)
Other

 

 
(11
)
 
(11
)
Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, September 30

 

 
480

 
480

Allowance for credit losses, September 30
$
10,513

 
$
5,430

 
$
3,969

 
$
19,912

(1) 
Primarily represents the net impact of portfolio sales, consolidations and deconsolidations, and foreign currency translation adjustments.


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During the three months ended September 30, 2014, for the PCI loan portfolio, the Corporation recorded no provision for credit losses and, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, recorded a benefit of $106 million in the provision for credit losses with a corresponding decrease in the valuation allowance included as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. This compared to a benefit of $248 million and $707 million in the provision for credit losses for the same periods in 2013. Write-offs in the PCI loan portfolio totaled $246 million and $797 million with a corresponding decrease in the PCI valuation allowance during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $443 million and $1.6 billion for the same periods in 2013. The valuation allowance associated with the PCI loan portfolio was $1.6 billion and $2.5 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The table below presents the allowance and the carrying value of outstanding loans and leases by portfolio segment at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Allowance and Carrying Value by Portfolio Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Home Loans
 
Credit Card
and Other
Consumer
 
Commercial
 
Total
Impaired loans and troubled debt restructurings (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses (2)
$
918

 
$
383

 
$
188

 
$
1,489

Carrying value (3)
26,190

 
1,351

 
2,478

 
30,019

Allowance as a percentage of carrying value
3.51
%
 
28.35
%
 
7.59
%
 
4.96
%
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses
$
3,968

 
$
3,815

 
$
4,244

 
$
12,027

Carrying value (3, 4)
264,637

 
184,378

 
382,689

 
831,704

Allowance as a percentage of carrying value (4)
1.50
%
 
2.07
%
 
1.11
%
 
1.45
%
Purchased credit-impaired loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valuation allowance
$
1,590

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
$
1,590

Carrying value gross of valuation allowance
21,409

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
21,409

Valuation allowance as a percentage of carrying value
7.43
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
7.43
%
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses
$
6,476

 
$
4,198

 
$
4,432

 
$
15,106

Carrying value (3, 4)
312,236

 
185,729

 
385,167

 
883,132

Allowance as a percentage of carrying value (4)
2.07
%
 
2.26
%
 
1.15
%
 
1.71
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
Impaired loans and troubled debt restructurings (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses (2)
$
1,231

 
$
579

 
$
277

 
$
2,087

Carrying value (3)
31,458

 
2,079

 
3,048

 
36,585

Allowance as a percentage of carrying value
3.91
%
 
27.85
%
 
9.09
%
 
5.70
%
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses
$
4,794

 
$
4,326

 
$
3,728

 
$
12,848

Carrying value (3, 4)
285,015

 
185,969

 
385,357

 
856,341

Allowance as a percentage of carrying value (4)
1.68
%
 
2.33
%
 
0.97
%
 
1.50
%
Purchased credit-impaired loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valuation allowance
$
2,493

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
$
2,493

Carrying value gross of valuation allowance
25,265

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
25,265

Valuation allowance as a percentage of carrying value
9.87
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
9.87
%
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan and lease losses
$
8,518

 
$
4,905

 
$
4,005

 
$
17,428

Carrying value (3, 4)
341,738

 
188,048

 
388,405

 
918,191

Allowance as a percentage of carrying value (4)
2.49
%
 
2.61
%
 
1.03
%
 
1.90
%
(1) 
Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans and all TDRs, including both commercial and consumer TDRs. Impaired loans exclude nonperforming consumer loans unless they are TDRs, and all consumer and commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option.
(2) 
Allowance for loan and lease losses includes $37 million and $36 million related to impaired U.S. small business commercial at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(3) 
Amounts are presented gross of the allowance for loan and lease losses.
(4) 
Outstanding loan and lease balances and ratios do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option of $8.2 billion and $10.0 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
n/a = not applicable

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NOTE 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities

The Corporation utilizes variable interest entities (VIEs) in the ordinary course of business to support its own and its customers' financing and investing needs. The Corporation routinely securitizes loans and debt securities using VIEs as a source of funding for the Corporation and as a means of transferring the economic risk of the loans or debt securities to third parties. The assets are transferred into a trust or other securitization vehicle such that the assets are legally isolated from the creditors of the Corporation and are not available to satisfy its obligations. These assets can only be used to settle obligations of the trust or other securitization vehicle. The Corporation also administers, structures or invests in other VIEs including CDOs, investment vehicles and other entities. For more information on the Corporation's utilization of VIEs, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles and Note 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The tables within this Note present the assets and liabilities of consolidated and unconsolidated VIEs at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, in situations where the Corporation has continuing involvement with transferred assets or if the Corporation otherwise has a variable interest in the VIE. The tables also present the Corporation's maximum loss exposure at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 resulting from its involvement with consolidated VIEs and unconsolidated VIEs in which the Corporation holds a variable interest. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure is based on the unlikely event that all of the assets in the VIEs become worthless and incorporates not only potential losses associated with assets recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but also potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments such as unfunded liquidity commitments and other contractual arrangements. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure does not include losses previously recognized through write-downs of assets.

The Corporation invests in asset-backed securities (ABS) issued by third-party VIEs with which it has no other form of involvement. These securities are included in Note 3 – Securities and Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements. In addition, the Corporation uses VIEs such as trust preferred securities trusts in connection with its funding activities. For additional information, see Note 11 – Long-term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Corporation also uses VIEs in the form of synthetic securitization vehicles to mitigate a portion of the credit risk on its residential mortgage loan portfolio, as described in Note 4 – Outstanding Loans and Leases. The Corporation uses VIEs, such as cash funds managed within Global Wealth & Investment Management, to provide investment opportunities for clients. These VIEs, which are not consolidated by the Corporation, are not included in the tables within this Note.

Except as described below and in Note 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Corporation did not provide financial support to consolidated or unconsolidated VIEs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 or the year ended December 31, 2013 that it was not previously contractually required to provide, nor does it intend to do so.

Mortgage-related Securitizations

First-lien Mortgages

As part of its mortgage banking activities, the Corporation securitizes a portion of the first-lien residential mortgage loans it originates or purchases from third parties, generally in the form of RMBS guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises, FNMA and FHLMC (collectively the GSEs), or GNMA primarily in the case of FHA-insured and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-guaranteed mortgage loans. Securitization usually occurs in conjunction with or shortly after origination or purchase. In addition, the Corporation may, from time to time, securitize commercial mortgages it originates or purchases from other entities. The Corporation typically services the loans it securitizes. Further, the Corporation may retain beneficial interests in the securitization trusts including senior and subordinate securities and equity tranches issued by the trusts. Except as described below and in Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees, the Corporation does not provide guarantees or recourse to the securitization trusts other than standard representations and warranties.


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The table below summarizes select information related to first-lien mortgage securitizations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

First-lien Mortgage Securitizations
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Residential Mortgage
 
 
 
Agency
 
Non-agency - Subprime
 
Commercial Mortgage
(Dollars in millions)
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Cash proceeds from new securitizations (1)
$
10,643

$
14,068

 
$

$

 
$
1,820

$

Gain on securitizations (2)
146

36

 


 
19


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
Cash proceeds from new securitizations (1)
$
25,661

$
41,444

 
$
809

$

 
$
4,032

$
208

Gain on securitizations (2)
114

92

 
49


 
70


(1) 
The Corporation transfers residential mortgage loans to securitizations sponsored by the GSEs or GNMA in the normal course of business and receives RMBS in exchange which may then be sold into the market to third-party investors for cash proceeds.
(2) 
Substantially all of the first-lien residential and commercial mortgage loans securitized are initially classified as LHFS and accounted for under the fair value option. As such, gains are recognized on these LHFS prior to securitization. The Corporation recognized $169 million and $552 million of gains, net of hedges, on loans securitized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $379 million and $1.7 billion for the same periods in 2013.

In addition to cash proceeds as reported in the table above, the Corporation received securities with an initial fair value of $4.1 billion and $5.0 billion in connection with first-lien mortgage securitizations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $490 million and $3.0 billion for the same periods in 2013. All of these securities were initially classified as Level 2 assets within the fair value hierarchy. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, there were no changes to the initial classification.

The Corporation recognizes consumer MSRs from the sale or securitization of first-lien mortgage loans. Servicing fee and ancillary fee income on consumer mortgage loans serviced, including securitizations where the Corporation has continuing involvement, were $423 million and $1.4 billion during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $674 million and $2.3 billion for the same periods in 2013. Servicing advances on consumer mortgage loans, including securitizations where the Corporation has continuing involvement, were $10.5 billion and $14.1 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Corporation may have the option to repurchase delinquent loans out of securitization trusts, which reduces the amount of servicing advances it is required to make. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, $1.5 billion and $3.9 billion of loans were repurchased from first-lien securitization trusts primarily as a result of loan delinquencies or to perform modifications compared to $3.1 billion and $9.4 billion for the same periods in 2013. The majority of these loans repurchased were FHA-insured mortgages collateralizing GNMA securities. For more information on MSRs, see Note 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights.


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The table below summarizes select information related to first-lien mortgage securitization trusts in which the Corporation held a variable interest at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

First-lien Mortgage VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential Mortgage
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency
 
 
 
Agency
 
Prime
 
Subprime
 
Alt-A
 
Commercial Mortgage
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
December 31
2013
Unconsolidated VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum loss exposure (1)
$
15,740

$
21,140

 
$
1,362

$
1,527

 
$
3,206

$
591

 
$
708

$
437

 
$
382

$
432

On-balance sheet assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior securities held (2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading account assets
$
848

$
650

 
$
4

$

 
$
2

$
1

 
$
39

$
3

 
$
78

$
14

Debt securities carried at fair value
13,980

19,451

 
870

988

 
2,832

220

 
389

109

 
76

306

Held-to-maturity securities
887

1,012

 


 


 


 
59


Subordinate securities held (2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading account assets


 


 
24

8

 
1


 
12

13

Debt securities carried at fair value


 
13

15

 
5

6

 


 
51

53

Residual interests held


 
26

13

 


 


 
80

16

All other assets (3)
25

27

 
56

71

 
1

1

 
279

325

 


Total retained positions
$
15,740

$
21,140

 
$
969

$
1,087

 
$
2,864

$
236

 
$
708

$
437

 
$
356

$
402

Principal balance outstanding (4)
$
407,706

$
437,765

 
$
22,498

$
25,104

 
$
33,663

$
36,854

 
$
52,103

$
56,454

 
$
23,721

$
19,730

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum loss exposure (1)
$
38,982

$
42,420

 
$
79

$
79

 
$
177

$
183

 
$

$

 
$

$

On-balance sheet assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading account assets
$
1,183

$
1,640

 
$

$

 
$

$

 
$

$

 
$

$

Loans and leases
37,203

40,316

 
137

140

 
784

803

 


 


Allowance for loan and lease losses
(2
)
(3
)
 


 


 


 


All other assets
599

474

 
3


 
12

7

 


 


Total assets
$
38,983

$
42,427

 
$
140

$
140

 
$
796

$
810

 
$

$

 
$

$

On-balance sheet liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
$
1

$
7

 
$
58

$
61

 
$
784

$
803

 
$

$

 
$

$

All other liabilities


 
3


 
12

7

 


 


Total liabilities
$
1

$
7

 
$
61

$
61

 
$
796

$
810

 
$

$

 
$

$

(1) 
Maximum loss exposure excludes the liability for representations and warranties obligations and corporate guarantees and also excludes servicing advances and other servicing rights and obligations. For additional information, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees and Note 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights.
(2) 
As a holder of these securities, the Corporation receives scheduled principal and interest payments. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, there were no OTTI losses recorded on those securities classified as AFS debt securities.
(3) 
Not included in the table above are all other assets of $757 million and $1.6 billion, representing the unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans eligible for repurchase from unconsolidated residential mortgage securitization vehicles, principally guaranteed by GNMA, and all other liabilities of $757 million and $1.6 billion, representing the principal amount that would be payable to the securitization vehicles if the Corporation was to exercise the repurchase option, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(4) 
Principal balance outstanding includes loans the Corporation transferred with which it has continuing involvement, which may include servicing the loans.

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Home Equity Loans

The Corporation retains interests in home equity securitization trusts to which it transferred home equity loans. These retained interests include senior and subordinate securities and residual interests. In addition, the Corporation may be obligated to provide subordinate funding to the trusts during a rapid amortization event. The Corporation typically services the loans in the trusts. Except as described below and in Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees, the Corporation does not provide guarantees or recourse to the securitization trusts other than standard representations and warranties. There were no securitizations of home equity loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and all of the home equity trusts have entered the rapid amortization phase.

The table below summarizes select information related to home equity loan securitization trusts in which the Corporation held a variable interest at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Home Equity Loan VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated
VIEs
 
Unconsolidated
VIEs
 
Total
 
Consolidated
VIEs
 
Unconsolidated
VIEs
 
Total
Maximum loss exposure (1)
$
1,040

 
$
5,422

 
$
6,462

 
$
1,269

 
$
6,217

 
$
7,486

On-balance sheet assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading account assets
$

 
$
22

 
$
22

 
$

 
$
12

 
$
12

Debt securities carried at fair value

 
30

 
30

 

 
25

 
25

Loans and leases
1,075

 

 
1,075

 
1,329

 

 
1,329

Allowance for loan and lease losses
(66
)
 

 
(66
)
 
(80
)
 

 
(80
)
All other assets
31

 

 
31

 
20

 

 
20

Total
$
1,040

 
$
52

 
$
1,092

 
$
1,269

 
$
37

 
$
1,306

On-balance sheet liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
$
1,135

 
$

 
$
1,135

 
$
1,450

 
$

 
$
1,450

All other liabilities

 

 

 
90

 

 
90

Total
$
1,135

 
$

 
$
1,135

 
$
1,540

 
$

 
$
1,540

Principal balance outstanding
$
1,075

 
$
6,912

 
$
7,987

 
$
1,329

 
$
7,542

 
$
8,871

(1) 
For unconsolidated VIEs, the maximum loss exposure includes outstanding trust certificates issued by trusts in rapid amortization, net of recorded reserves, and excludes the liability for representations and warranties obligations and corporate guarantees.

The maximum loss exposure in the table above includes the Corporation's obligation to provide subordinated funding to certain consolidated and unconsolidated home equity loan securitizations that have entered a rapid amortization period. During this period, cash payments from borrowers are accumulated to repay outstanding debt securities and the Corporation continues to make advances to borrowers when they draw on their lines of credit. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, home equity loan securitizations in rapid amortization for which the Corporation has a subordinated funding obligation, including both consolidated and unconsolidated trusts, had $6.5 billion and $7.6 billion of trust certificates outstanding. This amount is significantly greater than the amount the Corporation expects to fund. The charges that will ultimately be recorded as a result of the rapid amortization events depend on the undrawn available credit on the home equity lines, which totaled $43 million and $82 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, as well as performance of the loans, the amount of subsequent draws and the timing of related cash flows.

The Corporation has consumer MSRs from the sale or securitization of home equity loans. The Corporation recorded $9 million and $26 million of servicing fee income related to home equity loan securitizations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $11 million and $37 million for the same periods in 2013. The Corporation repurchased $116 million and $325 million of loans from home equity securitization trusts to perform modifications during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $81 million and $197 million for the same periods in 2013.

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Credit Card Securitizations

The Corporation securitizes originated and purchased credit card loans. The Corporation's continuing involvement with the U.S. securitization trust includes servicing the receivables, retaining an undivided interest (seller's interest) in the receivables, and holding certain retained interests including senior and subordinate securities, subordinate interests in accrued interest and fees on the securitized receivables, and cash reserve accounts. The seller's interest in the U.S. trust, which is pari passu to the investors' interest, is classified in loans and leases. All debt issued from the U.K. securitization trust has matured and the credit card receivables were reconveyed to the Corporation during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

The table below summarizes select information related to consolidated credit card securitization trusts in which the Corporation held a variable interest at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Credit Card VIEs
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Consolidated VIEs
 
 
 
Maximum loss exposure
$
41,273

 
$
49,621

On-balance sheet assets
 
 
 
Derivative assets
$
7

 
$
182

Loans and leases (1)
52,674

 
61,241

Allowance for loan and lease losses
(1,926
)
 
(2,585
)
Loans held-for-sale

 
386

All other assets (2)
402

 
2,281

Total
$
51,157

 
$
61,505

On-balance sheet liabilities
 
 
 
Long-term debt
$
9,858

 
$
11,822

All other liabilities
26

 
62

Total
$
9,884

 
$
11,884

(1) 
At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, loans and leases included $34.8 billion and $41.2 billion of seller's interest.
(2) 
At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all other assets included restricted cash, certain short-term investments, and unbilled accrued interest and fees.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, $1.1 billion and $4.1 billion of new senior debt securities were issued to third-party investors from the U.S. credit card securitization trust and none were issued during 2013.

The Corporation held subordinate securities issued by credit card securitization trusts with a notional principal amount of $7.6 billion and $7.9 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These securities serve as a form of credit enhancement to the senior debt securities and have a stated interest rate of zero percent. There were $177 million and $662 million of these subordinate securities issued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and none issued during 2013.

In addition to the amounts included in the table above, the Corporation held a senior interest in credit card receivables that had been transferred to an unconsolidated third-party sponsored securitization vehicle of $217 million and $272 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, classified in loans and leases.

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Other Asset-backed Securitizations

Other asset-backed securitizations include resecuritization trusts, municipal bond trusts, and automobile and other securitization trusts. The table below summarizes select information related to other asset-backed securitizations in which the Corporation held a variable interest at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Other Asset-backed VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Resecuritization Trusts
 
Municipal Bond Trusts
 
Automobile and Other
Securitization Trusts
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
 
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Unconsolidated VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum loss exposure
$
10,335

 
$
11,913

 
$
2,117

 
$
2,192

 
$
74

 
$
81

On-balance sheet assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior securities held (1, 2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading account assets
$
1,901

 
$
971

 
$
42

 
$
53

 
$

 
$
1

Debt securities carried at fair value
7,597

 
10,866

 

 

 
64

 
70

Held-to-maturity securities
744

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinate securities held (1, 2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading account assets
21

 

 

 

 

 

Debt securities carried at fair value
72

 
71

 

 

 

 

Residual interests held (3)

 
5

 

 

 

 

All other assets

 

 

 

 
10

 
10

Total retained positions
$
10,335

 
$
11,913

 
$
42

 
$
53

 
$
74

 
$
81

Total assets of VIEs (4)
$
35,347

 
$
40,924

 
$
3,359

 
$
3,643

 
$
719

 
$
1,788

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum loss exposure
$
756

 
$
164

 
$
2,279

 
$
2,667

 
$
122

 
$
94

On-balance sheet assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading account assets
$
1,545

 
$
319

 
$
2,296

 
$
2,684

 
$
30

 
$

Loans and leases

 

 

 

 
586

 
680

All other assets

 

 

 

 
55

 
61

Total assets
$
1,545

 
$
319

 
$
2,296

 
$
2,684

 
$
671

 
$
741

On-balance sheet liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
$

 
$

 
$
985

 
$
1,073

 
$

 
$

Long-term debt
789

 
155

 
17

 
17

 
548

 
646

All other liabilities

 

 

 

 
1

 
1

Total liabilities
$
789

 
$
155

 
$
1,002

 
$
1,090

 
$
549

 
$
647

(1) 
As a holder of these securities, the Corporation receives scheduled principal and interest payments. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, there were no OTTI losses recorded on those securities classified as AFS debt securities.
(2) 
The retained senior and subordinate securities were valued using quoted market prices or observable market inputs (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy).
(3) 
The retained residual interests are carried at fair value which was derived using model valuations (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy).
(4) 
Total assets include loans the Corporation transferred with which the Corporation has continuing involvement, which may include servicing the loan.


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Resecuritization Trusts

The Corporation transfers existing securities, typically MBS, into resecuritization vehicles at the request of customers seeking securities with specific characteristics. The Corporation may also resecuritize securities within its investment portfolio for purposes of improving liquidity and capital, and managing credit or interest rate risk. Generally, there are no significant ongoing activities performed in a resecuritization trust and no single investor has the unilateral ability to liquidate the trust.

The Corporation resecuritized $4.7 billion and $10.8 billion of securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $7.2 billion and $21.3 billion for the same periods in 2013. Resecuritizations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 included $549 million and $1.5 billion of AFS securities, and gains on sale of $9 million and $71 million were recorded. Other securities transferred into resecuritization vehicles during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were classified as trading account assets. As such, changes in fair value were recorded in trading account profits prior to the resecuritization and no gain or loss on sale was recorded.

Municipal Bond Trusts

The Corporation administers municipal bond trusts that hold highly rated, long-term, fixed-rate municipal bonds. The trusts obtain financing by issuing floating-rate trust certificates that reprice on a weekly or other basis to third-party investors. The Corporation may transfer assets into the trusts and may also serve as remarketing agent and/or liquidity provider for the trusts. The floating-rate investors have the right to tender the certificates at specified dates. Should the Corporation be unable to remarket the tendered certificates, it may be obligated to purchase them at par under standby liquidity facilities. The Corporation also provides credit enhancement to investors in certain municipal bond trusts whereby the Corporation guarantees the payment of interest and principal on floating-rate certificates issued by these trusts in the event of default by the issuer of the underlying municipal bond.

The Corporation's liquidity commitments to unconsolidated municipal bond trusts, including those for which the Corporation was transferor, totaled $2.1 billion at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The weighted-average remaining life of bonds held in the trusts at September 30, 2014 was 7.4 years. There were no material write-downs or downgrades of assets or issuers during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Automobile and Other Securitization Trusts

The Corporation transfers automobile and other loans into securitization trusts, typically to improve liquidity or manage credit risk. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation serviced assets or otherwise had continuing involvement with automobile and other securitization trusts with outstanding balances of $1.4 billion and $2.5 billion, including trusts collateralized by automobile loans of $496 million and $877 million, student loans of $671 million and $741 million, and other loans of $223 million and $911 million.

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Other Variable Interest Entities

The table below summarizes select information related to other VIEs in which the Corporation held a variable interest at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Other VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated
 
Unconsolidated
 
Total
 
Consolidated
 
Unconsolidated
 
Total
Maximum loss exposure
$
7,738

 
$
10,100

 
$
17,838

 
$
9,716

 
$
12,523

 
$
22,239

On-balance sheet assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading account assets
$
2,479

 
$
419

 
$
2,898

 
$
3,769

 
$
1,420

 
$
5,189

Derivative assets
1

 
804

 
805

 
3

 
739

 
742

Debt securities carried at fair value

 
407

 
407

 

 
1,944

 
1,944

Loans and leases
4,106

 
1,189

 
5,295

 
4,609

 
270

 
4,879

Allowance for loan and lease losses
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
 
(6
)
 

 
(6
)
Loans held-for-sale
555

 
46

 
601

 
998

 
85

 
1,083

All other assets
1,636

 
6,009

 
7,645

 
1,734

 
6,167

 
7,901

Total
$
8,769

 
$
8,874

 
$
17,643

 
$
11,107

 
$
10,625

 
$
21,732

On-balance sheet liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
77

 
$

 
$
77

Long-term debt (1)
2,714

 

 
2,714

 
4,487

 

 
4,487

All other liabilities
95

 
2,345

 
2,440

 
93

 
2,538

 
2,631

Total
$
2,809

 
$
2,345

 
$
5,154

 
$
4,657

 
$
2,538

 
$
7,195

Total assets of VIEs
$
8,769

 
$
40,086

 
$
48,855

 
$
11,107

 
$
38,505

 
$
49,612

(1)
Includes $0, $956 million and $780 million of long-term debt at September 30, 2014 and $1.3 billion, $1.2 billion and $780 million of long-term debt at December 31, 2013 issued by consolidated CDO vehicles, customer vehicles and investment vehicles, respectively, which has recourse to the general credit of the Corporation.

Customer Vehicles

Customer vehicles include credit-linked, equity-linked and commodity-linked note vehicles, repackaging vehicles, and asset acquisition vehicles, which are typically created on behalf of customers who wish to obtain market or credit exposure to a specific company, index, commodity price or financial instrument. The Corporation may transfer assets to and invest in securities issued by these vehicles. The Corporation typically enters into credit, equity, interest rate, commodity or foreign currency derivatives to synthetically create or alter the investment profile of the issued securities.

The Corporation's maximum loss exposure to consolidated and unconsolidated customer vehicles totaled $4.4 billion and $5.9 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, including the notional amount of derivatives to which the Corporation is a counterparty, net of losses previously recorded, and the Corporation's investment, if any, in securities issued by the vehicles. The maximum loss exposure has not been reduced to reflect the benefit of offsetting swaps with the customers or collateral arrangements. The Corporation also had liquidity commitments, including written put options and collateral value guarantees, with certain unconsolidated vehicles of $660 million and $748 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, that are included in the table above.

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Collateralized Debt Obligation Vehicles

The Corporation receives fees for structuring CDO vehicles, which hold diversified pools of fixed-income securities, typically corporate debt or ABS, which they fund by issuing multiple tranches of debt and equity securities. Synthetic CDOs enter into a portfolio of CDS to synthetically create exposure to fixed-income securities. Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), which are a subset of CDOs, hold pools of loans, typically corporate loans. CDOs are typically managed by third-party portfolio managers. The Corporation typically transfers assets to these CDOs, holds securities issued by the CDOs and may be a derivative counterparty to the CDOs, including a CDS counterparty for synthetic CDOs. The Corporation has also entered into total return swaps with certain CDOs whereby the Corporation absorbs the economic returns generated by specified assets held by the CDO.

The Corporation's maximum loss exposure to consolidated and unconsolidated CDOs totaled $786 million and $2.1 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This exposure is calculated on a gross basis and does not reflect any benefit from insurance purchased from third parties.

At September 30, 2014, the Corporation had $1.1 billion of aggregate liquidity exposure, included in the Other VIEs table net of previously recorded losses, to unconsolidated CDOs which hold senior CDO debt securities or other debt securities on the Corporation's behalf. For additional information, see Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies.

Investment Vehicles

The Corporation sponsors, invests in or provides financing, which may be in connection with the sale of assets, to a variety of investment vehicles that hold loans, real estate, debt securities or other financial instruments and are designed to provide the desired investment profile to investors or the Corporation. At both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation's consolidated investment vehicles had total assets of $1.2 billion. The Corporation also held investments in unconsolidated vehicles with total assets of $9.7 billion and $5.5 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure associated with both consolidated and unconsolidated investment vehicles totaled $3.2 billion and $4.2 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 comprised primarily of on-balance sheet assets less non-recourse liabilities.

The Corporation transferred servicing advance receivables to independent third parties in connection with the sale of MSRs. Portions of the receivables were transferred into unconsolidated securitization trusts. The Corporation retained senior interests in such receivables with a maximum loss exposure and funding obligation of $410 million and $2.5 billion, including a funded balance of $363 million and $1.9 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, which were classified in other debt securities carried at fair value.

Leveraged Lease Trusts

The Corporation's net investment in consolidated leveraged lease trusts totaled $3.3 billion and $3.8 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The trusts hold long-lived equipment such as rail cars, power generation and distribution equipment, and commercial aircraft. The Corporation structures the trusts and holds a significant residual interest. The net investment represents the Corporation's maximum loss exposure to the trusts in the unlikely event that the leveraged lease investments become worthless. Debt issued by the leveraged lease trusts is non-recourse to the Corporation.

Real Estate Vehicles

The Corporation held investments in unconsolidated real estate vehicles of $5.7 billion and $5.8 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, which primarily consisted of investments in unconsolidated limited partnerships that finance the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing and commercial real estate. An unrelated third party is typically the general partner and has control over the significant activities of the partnership. The Corporation earns a return primarily through the receipt of tax credits allocated to the real estate projects. The Corporation's risk of loss is mitigated by policies requiring that the project qualify for the expected tax credits prior to making its investment. The Corporation may from time to time be asked to invest additional amounts to support a troubled project. Such additional investments have not been and are not expected to be significant.

Other Asset-backed Financing Arrangements

The Corporation transferred pools of financial assets to certain independent third parties and provided financing for up to 75 percent of the purchase price under asset-backed financing arrangements. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation's maximum loss exposure under these financing arrangements was $78 million and $1.1 billion, substantially all of which is classified in loans and leases. All principal and interest payments have been received when due in accordance with their contractual terms. These arrangements are not included in the Other VIEs table because the purchasers are not VIEs.


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NOTE 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees
 
Background

The Corporation securitizes first-lien residential mortgage loans generally in the form of RMBS guaranteed by the GSEs or by GNMA in the case of FHA-insured, VA-guaranteed and Rural Housing Service-guaranteed mortgage loans. In addition, in prior years, legacy companies and certain subsidiaries sold pools of first-lien residential mortgage loans and home equity loans as private-label securitizations (in certain of these securitizations, monolines or financial guarantee providers insured all or some of the securities) or in the form of whole loans. In connection with these transactions, the Corporation or certain of its subsidiaries or legacy companies make or have made various representations and warranties. These representations and warranties, as set forth in the agreements, related to, among other things, the ownership of the loan, the validity of the lien securing the loan, the absence of delinquent taxes or liens against the property securing the loan, the process used to select the loan for inclusion in a transaction, the loan's compliance with any applicable loan criteria, including underwriting standards, and the loan's compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Breaches of these representations and warranties have resulted in and may continue to result in the requirement to repurchase mortgage loans or to otherwise make whole or provide other remedies to the GSEs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with respect to FHA-insured loans, VA, whole-loan investors, securitization trusts, monoline insurers or other financial guarantors (collectively, repurchases). In all such cases, the Corporation would be exposed to any credit loss on the repurchased mortgage loans after accounting for any mortgage insurance (MI) or mortgage guarantee payments that it may receive.

Subject to the requirements and limitations of the applicable sales and securitization agreements, these representations and warranties can be enforced by the GSEs, HUD, VA, the whole-loan investor, the securitization trustee or others as governed by the applicable agreement or, in certain first-lien and home equity securitizations where monoline insurers or other financial guarantee providers have insured all or some of the securities issued, by the monoline insurer or other financial guarantor, where the contract so provides. In the case of private-label securitizations, the applicable agreements may permit investors, which may include the GSEs, with sufficient holdings to direct or influence action by the securitization trustee. In the case of loans sold to parties other than the GSEs or GNMA, the contractual liability to repurchase typically arises only if there is a breach of the representations and warranties that materially and adversely affects the interest of the investor, or investors, or of the monoline insurer or other financial guarantor (as applicable) in the loan. Contracts with the GSEs do not contain equivalent language. Generally the volume of unresolved repurchase claims from the FHA and VA for loans in GNMA-guaranteed securities is not significant because the requests are limited in number and are typically resolved promptly. The Corporation believes that the longer a loan performs prior to default, the less likely it is that an alleged underwriting breach of representations and warranties would have a material impact on the loan's performance.

The estimate of the liability for representations and warranties exposures and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss is based upon currently available information, significant judgment, and a number of factors and assumptions, including those discussed in Liability for Representations and Warranties and Corporate Guarantees in this Note, that are subject to change. Changes to any one of these factors could significantly impact the estimate of the liability and could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation's results of operations for any particular period. Given that these factors vary by counterparty, the Corporation analyzes representations and warranties obligations based on the specific counterparty, or type of counterparty, with whom the sale was made. For additional information, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Settlement Actions

The Corporation has vigorously contested any request for repurchase when it concludes that a valid basis for repurchase does not exist and will continue to do so in the future. However, in an effort to resolve these legacy mortgage-related issues, the Corporation has reached bulk settlements, including various settlements with the GSEs, including settlement amounts which have been significant, with counterparties in lieu of a loan-by-loan review process. The Corporation may reach other settlements in the future if opportunities arise on terms it believes to be advantageous. However, there can be no assurance that the Corporation will reach future settlements or, if it does, that the terms of past settlements can be relied upon to predict the terms of future settlements. The following provides a summary of certain large bulk settlement actions. For a discussion of the larger settlement actions prior to 2014, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Settlement with the Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee

On June 28, 2011, the Corporation, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP (BAC HLS, which was subsequently merged with and into BANA in July 2011), and its Countrywide affiliates entered into a settlement agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon), as trustee (the Trustee), to resolve all outstanding and potential claims related to alleged representations and warranties breaches

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(including repurchase claims), substantially all historical loan servicing claims and certain other historical claims with respect to 525 Countrywide first-lien and five second-lien non-GSE residential mortgage-backed securitization trusts (the Covered Trusts) containing loans principally originated between 2004 and 2008 for which BNY Mellon acts as trustee or indenture trustee (BNY Mellon Settlement). The BNY Mellon Settlement is supported by a group of 22 institutional investors (the Investor Group) and is subject to final court approval and certain other conditions.

The BNY Mellon Settlement provides for a cash payment of $8.5 billion (the Settlement Payment) to the Trustee for distribution to the Covered Trusts after final court approval of the BNY Mellon Settlement.

On January 31, 2014, the court issued a decision, order and judgment approving the BNY Mellon Settlement. The court overruled the objections to the settlement, holding that the Trustee, BNY Mellon, acted in good faith, within its discretion and within the bounds of reasonableness in determining that the settlement agreement was in the best interests of the covered trusts. The court declined to approve the Trustee's conduct only with respect to the Trustee's consideration of a potential claim that a loan must be repurchased if the servicer modifies its terms. On February 21, 2014, final judgment was entered and the Trustee filed a notice of appeal regarding the court's ruling on loan modification claims in the settlement. Certain objectors to the settlement have filed cross-appeals appealing the court's approval of the settlement, some of whom have subsequently withdrawn their objections. All appeals were fully briefed by September 22, 2014, and oral argument occurred on October 23, 2014. The court's January 31, 2014 decision, order and judgment remain subject to these appeals, as well as a motion to reargue to be heard on February 26, 2015, and it is not possible at this time to predict when the court approval process will be completed.

If final court approval is not obtained by December 31, 2015, the Corporation and Countrywide may withdraw from the BNY Mellon Settlement, if the Trustee consents. The BNY Mellon Settlement also provides that if Covered Trusts holding loans with an unpaid principal balance exceeding a specified amount are excluded from the final BNY Mellon Settlement, based on investor objections or otherwise, the Corporation and Countrywide have the option to withdraw from the BNY Mellon Settlement pursuant to the terms of the BNY Mellon Settlement agreement. If final court approval is not obtained or if the Corporation and Countrywide withdraw from the BNY Mellon Settlement in accordance with its terms, the Corporation's future representations and warranties losses could be substantially different from existing accruals and the estimated range of possible loss over existing accruals described under Private-label Securitizations and Whole-loan Sales Experience in this Note.

For more information on the BNY Mellon Settlement, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

FHFA Settlement

On March 25, 2014, the Corporation entered into a settlement with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) as conservator of FNMA and FHLMC to resolve (1) all outstanding RMBS litigation between FHFA, FNMA and FHLMC, and the Corporation and its affiliates, and (2) other legacy contract claims related to representations and warranties (collectively, the FHFA Settlement). In connection with the FHFA Settlement, on April 1, 2014, the Corporation paid FNMA and FHLMC, collectively, $9.5 billion and received from them RMBS with a fair market value of approximately $3.2 billion, for a net cost of $6.3 billion.

FGIC Settlement

On April 7, 2014, the Corporation entered into a settlement with Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (FGIC) for certain second-lien RMBS trusts for which FGIC provided financial guarantee insurance. In addition, on April 11, 2014, separate settlements were entered into with BNY Mellon as trustee with respect to seven of those trusts; settlements on two additional trusts with BNY Mellon as trustee were entered into on May 15, 2014 and May 28, 2014. The agreements resolve all outstanding litigation between FGIC and the Corporation, as well as outstanding and potential claims by FGIC and the trustee related to alleged representations and warranties breaches and other claims involving certain second-lien RMBS trusts for which FGIC provided financial guarantee insurance. The Corporation made payments totaling $950 million under the FGIC and trust settlements.

Unresolved Repurchase Claims

Unresolved representations and warranties repurchase claims represent the notional amount of repurchase claims made by counterparties, typically the outstanding principal balance or the unpaid principal balance at the time of default. In the case of first-lien mortgages, the claim amount is often significantly greater than the expected loss amount due to the benefit of collateral and, in some cases, MI or mortgage guarantee payments. Claims received from a counterparty remain outstanding until the underlying loan is repurchased, the claim is rescinded by the counterparty or the representations and warranties claims with respect to the applicable trust are settled, and fully and finally released. When a claim is denied and the Corporation does not receive a response from the counterparty, the claim remains in the unresolved repurchase claims balance until resolution.

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The table below presents unresolved repurchase claims at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The unresolved repurchase claims include only claims where the Corporation believes that the counterparty has the contractual right to submit claims. For additional information, see Private-label Securitizations and Whole-loan Sales Experience in this Note and Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies.

Unresolved Repurchase Claims by Counterparty and Product Type
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
By counterparty
 
 
 
Private-label securitization trustees, whole-loan investors, including third-party securitization sponsors and other (1, 2, 3)
$
23,012

 
$
17,953

Monolines (4)
1,087

 
1,532

GSEs
70

 
170

Total unresolved repurchase claims by counterparty
$
24,169

 
$
19,655

By product type
 
 
 
Prime loans
$
592

 
$
623

Alt-A
2,351

 
2,259

Home equity
1,629

 
1,905

Pay option
6,324

 
5,780

Subprime
13,076

 
8,928

Other
197

 
160

Total unresolved repurchase claims by product type
$
24,169

 
$
19,655

(1) 
At both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, unresolved repurchase claims did not include repurchase demands of $1.2 billion where the Corporation believes that these demands are procedurally or substantively invalid as noted on page 201.
(2) 
The total notional amount of unresolved repurchase claims does not include repurchase claims related to the trusts covered by the BNY Mellon Settlement.
(3) 
Includes $14.0 billion and $13.8 billion of claims based on individual file reviews and $9.0 billion and $4.1 billion of claims submitted without individual file reviews at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(4) 
At September 30, 2014, substantially all of the unresolved monoline claims pertain to second-lien loans and are currently the subject of litigation with a single monoline insurer.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation received $2.4 billion in new repurchase claims, including $2.1 billion of claims submitted without individual loan file reviews and $249 million of claims based on individual loan file reviews submitted by private-label securitization trustees, $60 million submitted by the GSEs for both Countrywide and legacy Bank of America originations not covered by the bulk settlements with the GSEs, and $19 million submitted by whole-loan investors. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, $135 million in claims were resolved. Of the claims resolved, $47 million were resolved through rescissions and $88 million were resolved through mortgage repurchases and make-whole payments with GSEs, private-label securitization trustees and whole-loan investors.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation received $6.1 billion in new repurchase claims, including $4.9 billion of claims submitted without individual loan file reviews and $698 million of claims based on individual loan file reviews submitted by private-label securitization trustees and a financial guarantee provider, $301 million submitted by the GSEs for both Countrywide and legacy Bank of America originations not covered by the bulk settlements with the GSEs, and $217 million submitted by whole-loan investors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, $1.8 billion in claims were resolved. Of the claims resolved, $856 million were resolved through settlement, $464 million were resolved through rescissions and $505 million were resolved through mortgage repurchases and make-whole payments with GSEs, private-label securitization trustees and whole-loan investors.

The increase in the notional amount of unresolved repurchase claims during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 is primarily due to: (1) continued submission of claims by private-label securitization trustees, (2) the level of detail, support and analysis accompanying such claims, which impact overall claim quality and, therefore, claims resolution, and (3) the lack of an established process to resolve disputes related to these claims. For example, claims submitted without individual file reviews generally lack the level of detail and analysis of individual loans found in other claims that is necessary to support a claim. The Corporation expects unresolved repurchase claims related to private-label securitizations to increase as such claims continue to be submitted by private-label securitization trustees and there is not an established process for the ultimate resolution of such claims on which there is a disagreement. For further discussion of the Corporation's experience with whole loans and private-label securitizations, see Private-label Securitizations and Whole-loan Sales Experience in this Note.


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In addition to, and not included in, the total unresolved repurchase claims of $24.2 billion at September 30, 2014, are repurchase demands the Corporation has received from private-label securitization investors and a master servicer where it believes that these demands are procedurally or substantively invalid. The total amount outstanding of such demands was $1.2 billion at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, comprised of $935 million of demands received during 2012 and $272 million of demands related to trusts covered by the BNY Mellon Settlement. The Corporation does not believe that the $1.2 billion of aforementioned demands outstanding at September 30, 2014 are valid repurchase claims and, therefore, it is not possible to predict the resolution with respect to such demands.

The notional amount of unresolved monoline repurchase claims totaled $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Substantially all of the unresolved monoline claims pertain to second-lien loans and are currently the subject of litigation with a single monoline insurer. For further discussion of the Corporation's practices regarding litigation accruals and estimated range of possible loss for litigation and regulatory matters, which includes the status of its monoline litigation, see Estimated Range of Possible Loss in this Note and Litigation and Regulatory Matters in Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies.

The notional amount of unresolved GSE repurchase claims totaled $70 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $170 million at December 31, 2013.

Liability for Representations and Warranties and Corporate Guarantees

The liability for representations and warranties and corporate guarantees is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the related provision is included in mortgage banking income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The liability for representations and warranties is established when those obligations are both probable and reasonably estimable.

The Corporation's estimated liability at September 30, 2014 for obligations under representations and warranties given to the GSEs and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss considers, and is necessarily dependent on, and limited by, a number of factors, including the Corporation's experience related to actual defaults, projected future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated home prices and other economic conditions. The methodology also considers such factors as the number of payments made by the borrower prior to default as well as certain other assumptions and judgmental factors.

The Corporation's estimate of the non-GSE representations and warranties liability and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss at September 30, 2014 considers, among other things, repurchase experience based on the BNY Mellon Settlement, adjusted to reflect differences between the Covered Trusts and the remainder of the population of private-label securitizations, and assumes that the conditions to the BNY Mellon Settlement will be met. Since the non-GSE securitization trusts that were included in the BNY Mellon Settlement differ from those that were not included in the BNY Mellon Settlement, the Corporation adjusted the repurchase experience implied in the settlement in order to determine the estimated non-GSE representations and warranties liability and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss. The judgmental adjustments made include consideration of the differences in the mix of products in the subject securitizations, loan originator, likelihood of claims expected, the differences in the number of payments that the borrower has made prior to default and the sponsor of the securitizations. Where relevant, the Corporation also takes into account more recent experience, such as increased claim activity, its experience with various counterparties, recent court decisions related to the statute of limitations as summarized below and other facts and circumstances, such as bulk settlements, as the Corporation believes appropriate.

An additional factor that impacts the non-GSE representations and warranties liability and the portion of the estimated range of possible loss corresponding to non-GSE representations and warranties exposures is the requirement to meet certain presentation thresholds in order for any repurchase claim to be asserted on the initiative of investors under the non-GSE agreements. A securitization trustee may investigate or demand repurchase on its own action, and most agreements contain a presentation threshold, for example 25 percent of the voting rights per trust, that allows investors to declare a servicing event of default under certain circumstances or to request certain action, such as requesting loan files, that the trustee may choose to accept and follow, exempt from liability, provided the trustee is acting in good faith. If there is an uncured servicing event of default and the trustee fails to bring suit during a 60-day period, then, under most agreements, investors may file suit. In addition to this, most agreements also allow investors to direct the securitization trustee to investigate loan files or demand the repurchase of loans if security holders hold a specified percentage, for example, 25 percent, of the voting rights of each tranche of the outstanding securities. Although the Corporation continues to believe that presentation thresholds are a factor in the determination of probable loss, given the BNY Mellon Settlement and subsequent activity with certain counterparties, the estimated range of possible loss assumes that the presentation threshold can be met for a significant amount of the non-GSE securitization transactions. The population of private-label securitizations included in the BNY Mellon Settlement encompasses almost all Countrywide first-lien private-label securitizations including loans originated principally between 2004 and 2008. For the remainder of the population of private-label securitizations, other claimants have come forward and the Corporation believes it is probable that other claimants in certain types of securitizations may continue to come forward with claims that meet the requirements of the terms of the securitizations. See Estimated Range of Possible Loss in this Note for more information on the representations and warranties liability and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss.


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The table below presents a rollforward of the liability for representations and warranties and corporate guarantees.

Representations and Warranties and Corporate Guarantees
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Liability for representations and warranties and corporate guarantees, beginning of period
$
12,084

 
$
14,020

 
$
13,282

 
$
19,021

Additions for new sales
2

 
9

 
7

 
31

Net reductions
(305
)
 
(236
)
 
(1,773
)
 
(5,706
)
Provision
167

 
323

 
432

 
770

Liability for representations and warranties and corporate guarantees, September 30
$
11,948

 
$
14,116

 
$
11,948

 
$
14,116


The representations and warranties liability represents the Corporation's best estimate of probable incurred losses as of September 30, 2014. However, it is reasonably possible that future representations and warranties losses may occur in excess of the amounts recorded for these exposures. Although the Corporation has not recorded any representations and warranties liability for certain potential private-label securitization and whole-loan exposures where it has had little to no claim activity or where the applicable statute of limitations has expired, these exposures are included in the estimated range of possible loss.

Government-sponsored Enterprises Experience

The various settlements with the GSEs have resolved substantially all outstanding and potential mortgage repurchase and make-whole claims relating to the origination, sale and delivery of residential mortgage loans that were sold directly to FNMA through June 30, 2012 and to FHLMC through December 31, 2009, subject to certain exclusions, which the Corporation does not believe are material.

Private-label Securitizations and Whole-loan Sales Experience

In private-label securitizations, certain presentation thresholds need to be met in order for investors to direct a trustee to assert repurchase claims. Continued high levels of new private-label claims are primarily related to repurchase requests received from trustees and third-party sponsors for private-label securitization transactions not included in the BNY Mellon Settlement, including claims related to first-lien third-party sponsored securitizations that include monoline insurance. In addition, private-label securitization trustees may have obtained loan files through other means, including litigation and administrative subpoenas, which may increase the Corporation's total exposure.

A December 2013 decision by the New York intermediate appellate court held that, under New York law, which governs many RMBS trusts, the six-year statute of limitations starts to run at the time the representations and warranties are made, not the date when the repurchase demand was denied. That decision has been applied by the state and federal courts in several RMBS lawsuits not involving the Corporation, resulting in the dismissal as untimely of claims involving representations and warranties made more than six years prior to the initiation of the lawsuit. Unless overturned by New York's highest appellate court, which has taken the case for review, this decision would apply to claims and lawsuits brought against the Corporation where New York law governs. A significant amount of representations and warranties claims and/or lawsuits the Corporation has received or may receive involve representations and warranties claims where the statute of limitations has expired under this ruling and has not been tolled by agreement, and which the Corporation therefore believes would be untimely. The Corporation believes this ruling may have had an influence on recent activity in requests for tolling agreements and the pace of lawsuits filed by private-label securitization trustees prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations. In addition, it is possible that in response to the statute of limitations rulings, parties seeking to pursue representations and warranties claims and/or lawsuits with respect to trusts where the statute of limitations for representations and warranties claims against the sponsor and/or issuer has run, may pursue alternate legal theories of recovery and/or assert claims against other contractual parties. For example, on June 18, 2014, a group of institutional investors filed six lawsuits against six trustees covering more than 2,200 RMBS trusts alleging failure to pursue representations and warranties claims and servicer defaults based upon alleged contractual, statutory and tort theories of liability. The Corporation and its affiliates have not been named as parties to these lawsuits. The impact on the Corporation, if any, of such alternative legal theories or assertions is unclear.


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The representations and warranties, as governed by the private-label securitization agreements, generally require that counterparties have the ability to both assert a claim and to actually prove that a loan has an actionable defect under the applicable contracts. While the Corporation believes the agreements for private-label securitizations generally contain less rigorous representations and warranties and place higher burdens on claimants seeking repurchases than the express provisions of comparable agreements with the GSEs, without regard to any variations that may have arisen as a result of dealings with the GSEs, the agreements generally include a representation that underwriting practices were prudent and customary. In the case of private-label securitization trustees and third-party sponsors, there is currently no established process in place for the parties to reach a conclusion on an individual loan if there is a disagreement on the resolution of the claim. For more information on repurchase demands, see Unresolved Repurchase Claims in this Note.

The majority of the repurchase claims that the Corporation has received and resolved outside of those from the GSEs and monolines are from third-party whole-loan investors. The Corporation provided representations and warranties and the whole-loan investors may retain those rights even when the loans were aggregated with other collateral into private-label securitizations sponsored by the whole-loan investors. The Corporation reviews properly presented repurchase claims for these whole loans on a loan-by-loan basis. If, after the Corporation's review, it does not believe a claim is valid, it will deny the claim and generally indicate a reason for the denial. When the whole-loan investor agrees with the Corporation's denial of the claim, the whole-loan investor may rescind the claim. When there is disagreement as to the resolution of the claim, meaningful dialogue and negotiation between the parties are generally necessary to reach a resolution on an individual claim. Generally, a whole-loan investor is engaged in the repurchase process and the Corporation and the whole-loan investor reach resolution, either through loan-by-loan negotiation or at times, through a bulk settlement. As of September 30, 2014, 16 percent of the whole-loan claims that the Corporation initially denied have subsequently been resolved through repurchase or make-whole payments and 47 percent have been resolved through rescission or repayment in full by the borrower. Although the timeline for resolution varies, once an actionable breach is identified on a given loan, settlement is generally reached as to that loan within 60 days. When a claim has been denied and the Corporation does not have communication with the counterparty for six months, the Corporation views these claims as inactive; however, they remain in the outstanding claims balance until resolution.

At September 30, 2014, for loans originated between 2004 and 2008, the notional amount of unresolved repurchase claims submitted by private-label securitization trustees, whole-loan investors, including third-party securitization sponsors, and others was $22.9 billion. The Corporation has performed an initial review with respect to substantially all of these claims and does not believe a valid basis for repurchase has been established by the claimant.

Monoline Insurers Experience

The Corporation has had limited loan-level representations and warranties repurchase claims experience with the monoline insurers due to settlements and ongoing litigation with a single monoline insurer. For more information related to the monolines, see Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Open Mortgage Insurance Rescission Notices

In addition to repurchase claims, the Corporation receives notices from mortgage insurance companies of claim denials, cancellations or coverage rescission (collectively, MI rescission notices). The Corporation had approximately 81,000 open MI rescission notices at September 30, 2014. This amount includes approximately 24,000 open MI rescission notices at September 30, 2014 pertaining to first-lien mortgages sold to the GSEs and loans HFI, of which approximately 15,000 are expected to be resolved when certain MI company settlement agreements have received the consent of the GSEs. At September 30, 2014, the Corporation also had approximately 9,000 open MI rescission notices pertaining principally to first-lien mortgages sold to other investors as well as 48,000 pertaining to second-lien mortgages which are implicated by ongoing litigation where no loan-level review is currently contemplated nor required to preserve the Corporation's legal rights. In this litigation, the litigating mortgage insurance company is also seeking bulk rescission of certain policies, separate and apart from loan-by-loan denials or rescissions. For additional information, see Note 7 – Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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Estimated Range of Possible Loss

The Corporation currently estimates that the range of possible loss for representations and warranties exposures could be up to $4 billion over existing accruals at September 30, 2014. The estimated range of possible loss reflects principally non-GSE exposures. It represents a reasonably possible loss, but does not represent a probable loss, and is based on currently available information, significant judgment and a number of assumptions that are subject to change.

The liability for representations and warranties exposures and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss do not consider any losses related to litigation matters, including RMBS litigation or litigation brought by monoline insurers, nor do they include any separate foreclosure costs and related costs, assessments and compensatory fees or any other possible losses related to potential claims for breaches of performance of servicing obligations (except as such losses are included as potential costs of the BNY Mellon Settlement), potential securities law or fraud claims or potential indemnity or other claims against the Corporation, including claims related to loans insured by the FHA. The Corporation is not able to reasonably estimate the amount of any possible loss with respect to any such servicing, securities law, fraud or other claims against the Corporation, except to the extent reflected in existing accruals or the estimated range of possible loss for litigation and regulatory matters disclosed in Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies; however, such loss could be material.

Future provisions and/or ranges of possible loss for representations and warranties may be significantly impacted if actual experiences are different from the Corporation's assumptions in predictive models, including, without limitation, ultimate resolution of the BNY Mellon Settlement, estimated repurchase rates, estimated MI rescission rates, economic conditions, estimated home prices, consumer and counterparty behavior, the applicable statute of limitations and a variety of other judgmental factors. Adverse developments with respect to one or more of the assumptions underlying the liability for representations and warranties and the corresponding estimated range of possible loss could result in significant increases to future provisions and/or the estimated range of possible loss. Finally, although the Corporation believes that the representations and warranties typically given in non-GSE transactions are less rigorous and actionable than those given in GSE transactions, the Corporation does not have significant experience resolving loan-level claims in non-GSE transactions to measure the impact of these differences on the probability that a loan will be required to be repurchased.

Cash Payments

The Loan Repurchases and Indemnification Payments table presents first-lien and home equity loan repurchases and indemnification payments made by the Corporation to reimburse the investor or securitization trust for losses they incurred and to resolve repurchase claims. Cash paid for loan repurchases includes the unpaid principal balance of the loan plus past due interest. The amount of loss for loan repurchases is reduced by the fair value of the underlying loan collateral. The repurchase of loans and indemnification payments related to first-lien and home equity repurchase claims generally resulted from material breaches of representations and warranties related to the loans' material compliance with the applicable underwriting standards, including borrower misrepresentation, credit exceptions without sufficient compensating factors and non-compliance with underwriting procedures. The actual representations and warranties made in a sales transaction and the resulting repurchase and indemnification activity can vary by transaction or investor. A direct relationship between the type of defect that causes the breach of representations and warranties and the severity of the realized loss has not been observed. Transactions to repurchase loans or make indemnification payments related to first-lien residential mortgages primarily involved the GSEs while transactions related to home equity loans primarily involved the monoline insurers.


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Loan Repurchases and Indemnification Payments (excluding cash payments for settlements)
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
(Dollars in millions)
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Cash Paid
for
Repurchases
 
Loss
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Cash Paid
for
Repurchases
 
Loss
First-lien
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchases
$
56

 
$
65

 
$
22

 
$
128

 
$
136

 
$
27

Indemnification payments
194

 
44

 
44

 
190

 
115

 
115

Total first-lien
250

 
109

 
66

 
318

 
251

 
142

Home equity, indemnification payments
3

 
3

 
3

 
25

 
26

 
26

Total first-lien and home equity
$
253

 
$
112

 
$
69

 
$
343

 
$
277

 
$
168

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
First-lien
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchases
$
160

 
$
179

 
$
54

 
$
661

 
$
693

 
$
124

Indemnification payments
437

 
152

 
152

 
481

 
291

 
291

Total first-lien
597

 
331

 
206

 
1,142

 
984

 
415

Home equity, indemnification payments
17

 
17

 
17

 
49

 
51

 
51

Total first-lien and home equity
$
614

 
$
348

 
$
223

 
$
1,191

 
$
1,035

 
$
466


The amounts in the table exclude payments made in connection with the FHFA Settlement, and the 2013 settlement with FNMA in which the Corporation made a cash payment of $3.6 billion to FNMA and repurchased for $6.6 billion certain residential mortgage loans which the Corporation valued at less than the purchase price. Additionally, the amounts shown in the table exclude $988 million and $1.7 billion paid in monoline settlements during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, including payments made directly to securitization trusts.


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NOTE 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill

The table below presents goodwill balances by business segment at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The reporting units utilized for goodwill impairment testing are the operating segments or one level below. For additional information, see Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Goodwill
(Dollars in millions)
September 30
2014
 
December 31
2013
Consumer & Business Banking
$
31,681

 
$
31,681

Global Wealth & Investment Management
9,698

 
9,698

Global Banking
22,377

 
22,377

Global Markets
5,197

 
5,197

All Other
831

 
891

Total goodwill
$
69,784

 
$
69,844


For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, the Corporation utilizes allocated equity as a proxy for the carrying value of its reporting units. Allocated equity in the reporting units is comprised of allocated capital plus capital for the portion of goodwill and intangibles specifically assigned to the reporting unit. The goodwill impairment test involves comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill, as measured by allocated equity. During the latest annual planning process, the Corporation made refinements to the amount of capital allocated to each of its businesses based on multiple considerations that included, but were not limited to, risk-weighted assets measured under the Basel 3 Standardized and Advanced approaches, business segment exposures and risk profile, and strategic plans. As a result of this process, in 2014, the Corporation adjusted the amount of capital being allocated to its business segments. This change resulted in a reduction of the unallocated capital, which is reflected in All Other, and an aggregate increase to the amount of capital being allocated to the business segments. An increase in allocated capital in the business segments generally results in a reduction of the excess of the fair value over the carrying value and a reduction to the estimated fair value as a percentage of allocated carrying value for an individual reporting unit.

There was no goodwill in Consumer Real Estate Services at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation completed its annual goodwill impairment test as of June 30, 2014 for all applicable reporting units. Based on the results of the annual goodwill impairment test, the Corporation determined there was no impairment. For more information regarding annual goodwill impairment testing, see Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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Intangible Assets

The table below presents the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for intangible assets at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Intangible Assets (1, 2)
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Gross
Carrying Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying Value
 
Gross
Carrying Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying Value
Purchased credit card relationships
$
5,543

 
$
4,479

 
$
1,064

 
$
6,160

 
$
4,849

 
$
1,311

Core deposit intangibles
1,779

 
1,350

 
429

 
3,592

 
3,055

 
537

Customer relationships
4,025

 
2,559

 
1,466

 
4,025

 
2,281

 
1,744

Affinity relationships
1,572

 
1,265

 
307

 
1,575

 
1,197

 
378

Other intangibles
2,045

 
462

 
1,583

 
2,045

 
441

 
1,604

Total intangible assets
$
14,964

 
$
10,115

 
$
4,849

 
$
17,397

 
$
11,823

 
$
5,574

(1) 
Excludes fully amortized intangible assets.
(2) 
At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, none of the intangible assets were impaired.

The table below presents intangible asset amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Amortization Expense
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Purchased credit card and Affinity relationships
$
105

 
$
118

 
$
312

 
$
356

Core deposit intangibles
36

 
25

 
108

 
150

Customer relationships
87

 
116

 
268

 
280

Other intangibles
6

 
11

 
20

 
34

Total amortization expense
$
234

 
$
270

 
$
708

 
$
820


The table below presents estimated future intangible asset amortization expense at September 30, 2014.

Estimated Future Amortization Expense
(Dollars in millions)
Remainder of
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
Purchased credit card and Affinity relationships
$
104

 
$
358

 
$
299

 
$
239

 
$
180

 
$
121

Core deposit intangibles
32

 
122

 
105

 
91

 
80

 
7

Customer relationships
87

 
340

 
325

 
310

 
302

 
286

Other intangibles
5

 
16

 
9

 
6

 
3

 
1

Total estimated future amortization expense
$
228

 
$
836

 
$
738

 
$
646

 
$
565

 
$
415



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NOTE 9 – Federal Funds Sold or Purchased, Securities Financing Agreements and Short-term Borrowings

The table below presents federal funds sold or purchased, securities financing agreements, which include securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase, and short-term borrowings.

 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Rate
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Average during period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold
$
2

 
$
10

 
1.01
%
 
0.74
%
 
$
3

 
$
8

 
0.88
%
 
0.68
%
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
223,976

 
223,424

 
0.42

 
0.52

 
223,998

 
231,371

 
0.48

 
0.53

Total
$
223,978

 
$
223,434

 
0.42

 
0.52

 
$
224,001

 
$
231,379

 
0.48

 
0.53

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds purchased
$
146

 
$
183

 
0.05
%
 
0.03
%
 
$
162

 
$
188

 
0.05
%
 
0.06
%
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
216,099

 
235,022

 
0.90

 
0.82

 
214,405

 
268,549

 
1.01

 
0.80

Short-term borrowings
38,866

 
44,220

 
1.02

 
1.76

 
45,219

 
42,749

 
1.01

 
2.01

Total
$
255,111

 
$
279,425

 
0.92

 
0.97

 
$
259,786

 
$
311,486

 
1.01

 
0.96

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum month-end balance during period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold
$

 
$
35

 
 
 
 
 
$
12

 
$
35

 
 
 
 
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
231,077

 
220,985

 
 
 
 
 
240,110

 
249,791

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds purchased
$
156

 
$
166

 
 
 
 
 
$
213

 
$
195

 
 
 
 
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
226,158

 
239,556

 
 
 
 
 
239,984

 
319,608

 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
40,403

 
44,291

 
 
 
 
 
51,409

 
46,470

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
 
 
 
 
Amount
 
Rate
 
 
 
 
Period-end
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$
223,310

 
0.44
%
 
 
 
 
 
$
190,328

 
0.60
%
 
 
 
 
Total
$
223,310

 
0.44

 
 
 
 
 
$
190,328

 
0.60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds purchased
$
150

 
%
 
 
 
 
 
$
186

 
%
 
 
 
 
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
217,775

 
0.92

 
 
 
 
 
197,920

 
0.92

 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
33,275

 
1.14

 
 
 
 
 
45,999

 
1.55

 
 
 
 
Total
$
251,200

 
0.95

 
 
 
 
 
$
244,105

 
1.03

 
 
 
 


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Offsetting of Securities Financing Agreements

Substantially all of the Corporation's repurchase and resale activities are transacted under legally enforceable master repurchase agreements that give the Corporation, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the same counterparty. The Corporation offsets repurchase and resale transactions with the same counterparty on the Consolidated Balance Sheet where it has such a legally enforceable master netting agreement and the transactions have the same maturity date.

Substantially all securities borrowing and lending activities are transacted under legally enforceable master securities lending agreements that give the Corporation, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the same counterparty. The Corporation offsets securities borrowing and lending transactions with the same counterparty on the Consolidated Balance Sheet where it has such a legally enforceable master netting agreement and the transactions have the same maturity date.

The Securities Financing Agreements table presents securities financing agreements included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell, and in federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty netting. Gross assets and liabilities are adjusted on an aggregate basis to take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements. For more information on the offsetting of derivatives, see Note 2 – Derivatives.

The "Other" amount in the Securities Financing Agreements table, which is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in accrued expenses and other liabilities, relates to transactions where the Corporation acts as the lender in a securities lending agreement and receives securities that can be pledged or sold as collateral. In these transactions, the Corporation recognizes an asset at fair value, representing the securities received, and a liability, representing the obligation to return those securities.

Gross assets and liabilities include activity where uncertainty exists as to the enforceability of certain master netting agreements under bankruptcy laws in some countries or industries and, accordingly, these are reported on a gross basis.

The column titled "Financial Instruments" in the Securities Financing Agreements table includes securities collateral received or pledged under repurchase or securities lending agreements where there is a legally enforceable master netting agreement. These amounts are not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, but are shown as a reduction to the net balance sheet amount in this table to derive a net asset or liability. Securities collateral received or pledged where the legal enforceability of the master netting agreements is not certain is not included.

Securities Financing Agreements
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Gross Assets/Liabilities
 
Amounts Offset
 
Net Balance Sheet Amount
 
Financial Instruments
 
Net Assets/Liabilities
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$
335,942

 
$
(112,632
)
 
$
223,310

 
$
(168,968
)
 
$
54,342

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
$
330,407

 
$
(112,632
)
 
$
217,775

 
$
(176,875
)
 
$
40,900

Other
10,649

 

 
10,649

 
(10,649
)
 

Total
$
341,056

 
$
(112,632
)
 
$
228,424

 
$
(187,524
)
 
$
40,900

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$
272,296

 
$
(81,968
)
 
$
190,328

 
$
(157,132
)
 
$
33,196

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
$
279,888

 
$
(81,968
)
 
$
197,920

 
$
(160,111
)
 
$
37,809

Other
10,871

 

 
10,871

 
(10,871
)
 

Total
$
290,759

 
$
(81,968
)
 
$
208,791

 
$
(170,982
)
 
$
37,809



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NOTE 10 – Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Corporation enters into a number of off-balance sheet commitments. These commitments expose the Corporation to varying degrees of credit and market risk and are subject to the same credit and market risk limitation reviews as those instruments recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. For more information on commitments and contingencies, see Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Credit Extension Commitments

The Corporation enters into commitments to extend credit such as loan commitments, standby letters of credit (SBLCs) and commercial letters of credit to meet the financing needs of its customers. The table below includes the notional amount of unfunded legally binding lending commitments net of amounts distributed (e.g., syndicated) to other financial institutions of $15.2 billion and $21.9 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. At September 30, 2014, the carrying value of these commitments, excluding commitments accounted for under the fair value option, was $548 million, including deferred revenue of $19 million and a reserve for unfunded lending commitments of $529 million. At December 31, 2013, the comparable amounts were $503 million, $19 million and $484 million, respectively. The carrying value of these commitments is classified in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The table below also includes the notional amount of commitments of $9.0 billion and $13.0 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 that are accounted for under the fair value option. However, the table below excludes cumulative net fair value adjustments of $322 million and $354 million on these commitments, which are classified in accrued expenses and other liabilities. For more information regarding the Corporation's loan commitments accounted for under the fair value option, see Note 15 – Fair Value Option.

Credit Extension Commitments
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Expire in
One Year
or Less
 
Expire After
One Year Through
Three Years
 
Expire After Three Years Through
Five Years
 
Expire After Five Years
 
Total
Notional amount of credit extension commitments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan commitments
$
79,342

 
$
102,548

 
$
138,202

 
$
17,864

 
$
337,956

Home equity lines of credit
6,102

 
19,173

 
14,754

 
14,384

 
54,413

Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees (1)
20,009

 
9,107

 
4,195

 
1,657

 
34,968

Letters of credit
2,216

 
145

 
29

 
128

 
2,518

Legally binding commitments
107,669

 
130,973

 
157,180

 
34,033

 
429,855

Credit card lines (2)
368,090

 

 

 

 
368,090

Total credit extension commitments
$
475,759

 
$
130,973

 
$
157,180

 
$
34,033

 
$
797,945

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
Notional amount of credit extension commitments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan commitments
$
80,799

 
$
105,175

 
$
133,290

 
$
21,864

 
$
341,128

Home equity lines of credit
4,580

 
16,855

 
21,074

 
14,301

 
56,810

Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees (1)
21,994

 
8,843

 
2,876

 
3,967

 
37,680

Letters of credit
1,263

 
899

 
4

 
403

 
2,569

Legally binding commitments
108,636

 
131,772

 
157,244

 
40,535

 
438,187

Credit card lines (2)
377,846

 

 

 

 
377,846

Total credit extension commitments
$
486,482

 
$
131,772

 
$
157,244

 
$
40,535

 
$
816,033

(1) 
The notional amounts of SBLCs and financial guarantees classified as investment grade and non-investment grade based on the credit quality of the underlying reference name within the instrument were $26.2 billion and $8.4 billion at September 30, 2014, and $27.6 billion and $9.6 billion at December 31, 2013. Amounts include consumer SBLCs of $369 million and $453 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
(2) 
Includes business card unused lines of credit.

Legally binding commitments to extend credit generally have specified rates and maturities. Certain of these commitments have adverse change clauses that help to protect the Corporation against deterioration in the borrower's ability to pay.

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Other Commitments

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation had unfunded equity investment commitments of $75 million and $195 million.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation had commitments to purchase loans (e.g., residential mortgage and commercial real estate) of $2.3 billion and $1.5 billion, which upon settlement will be included in loans or LHFS.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Corporation had commitments to enter into forward-dated resale and securities borrowing agreements of $95.5 billion and $75.5 billion, and commitments to enter into forward-dated repurchase and securities lending agreements of $74.9 billion and $38.3 billion. These commitments expire within the next 12 months.

The Corporation is a party to operating leases for certain of its premises and equipment. Commitments under these leases are approximately $702 million, $2.5 billion, $2.2 billion, $1.8 billion and $1.4 billion for the remainder of 2014 and the years through 2018, respectively, and $6.2 billion in the aggregate for all years thereafter.

Other Guarantees

Bank-owned Life Insurance Book Value Protection

The Corporation sells products that offer book value protection to insurance carriers who offer group life insurance policies to corporations, primarily banks. The book value protection is provided on portfolios of intermediate investment-grade fixed-income securities and is intended to cover any shortfall in the event that policyholders surrender their policies and market value is below book value. These guarantees are recorded as derivatives and carried at fair value in the trading portfolio. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the notional amount of these guarantees totaled $13.5 billion and $13.4 billion and the Corporation's maximum exposure related to these guarantees totaled $3.1 billion and $3.0 billion with estimated maturity dates between 2030 and 2045. The net fair value including the fee receivable associated with these guarantees was $28 million and $39 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and reflects the probability of surrender as well as the multiple structural protection features in the contracts.

Employee Retirement Protection

The Corporation sells products that offer book value protection primarily to plan sponsors of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) governed pension plans, such as 401(k) plans and 457 plans. The book value protection is provided on portfolios of intermediate/short-term investment-grade fixed-income securities and is intended to cover any shortfall in the event that plan participants continue to make qualified withdrawals after all securities have been liquidated and there is remaining book value. The Corporation retains the option to exit the contract at any time. If the Corporation exercises its option, the investment manager will either terminate the contract or convert the portfolio into a high-quality fixed-income portfolio, typically all government or government-backed agency securities, with the proceeds of the liquidated assets to assure the return of principal. To manage its exposure, the Corporation imposes restrictions and constraints on the timing of the withdrawals, the manner in which the portfolio is liquidated and the funds are accessed, and the investment parameters of the underlying portfolio. These constraints, combined with significant structural protections, are designed to provide adequate buffers and guard against payments even under extreme stress scenarios. These guarantees are recorded as derivatives and carried at fair value in the trading portfolio. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the notional amount of these guarantees totaled $1.2 billion and $4.6 billion with estimated maturity dates up to 2017 if the exit option is exercised on all deals. The decline in notional amount during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily the result of plan sponsors terminating contracts pursuant to exit options. As of September 30, 2014, the Corporation had not made a payment under these products.


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Merchant Services

In accordance with credit and debit card association rules, the Corporation sponsors merchant processing servicers that process credit and debit card transactions on behalf of various merchants. In connection with these services, a liability may arise in the event of a billing dispute between the merchant and a cardholder that is ultimately resolved in the cardholder's favor. If the merchant defaults on its obligation to reimburse the cardholder, the cardholder, through its issuing bank, generally has until six months after the date of the transaction to present a chargeback to the merchant processor, which is primarily liable for any losses on covered transactions. However, if the merchant processor fails to meet its obligation to reimburse the cardholder for disputed transactions, then the Corporation, as the sponsor, could be held liable for the disputed amount. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the sponsored entities processed and settled $162.7 billion and $476.4 billion of transactions and recorded losses of $3 million and $11 million. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the sponsored entities processed and settled $154.7 billion and $460.9 billion of transactions and recorded losses of $4 million and $12 million. A significant portion of this activity was processed by a joint venture in which the Corporation holds a 49 percent ownership. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the sponsored merchant processing servicers held as collateral $124 million and $203 million of merchant escrow deposits which may be used to offset amounts due from the individual merchants.

The Corporation believes the maximum potential exposure for chargebacks would not exceed the total amount of merchant transactions processed through Visa and MasterCard for the last six months, which represents the claim period for the cardholder, plus any outstanding delayed-delivery transactions. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the maximum potential exposure for sponsored transactions totaled $264.5 billion and $258.5 billion. However, the Corporation believes that the maximum potential exposure is not representative of the actual potential loss exposure and does not expect to make material payments in connection with these guarantees.

Other Derivative Contracts

The Corporation funds selected assets, including securities issued by CDOs and CLOs, through derivative contracts, typically total return swaps, with third parties and VIEs that are not consolidated by the Corporation. The total notional amount of these derivative contracts was $579 million and $1.8 billion with commercial banks at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion with VIEs at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The underlying securities are senior securities and substantially all of the Corporation's exposures are insured. Accordingly, the Corporation's exposure to loss consists principally of counterparty risk to the insurers. In certain circumstances, generally as a result of ratings downgrades, the Corporation may be required to purchase the underlying assets, which would not result in additional gain or loss to the Corporation as such exposure is already reflected in the fair value of the derivative contracts.

Other Guarantees

The Corporation has entered into additional guarantee agreements and commitments, including sold risk participation swaps, liquidity facilities, lease-end obligation agreements, partial credit guarantees on certain leases, real estate joint venture guarantees, divested business commitments and sold put options that require gross settlement. The maximum potential future payment under these agreements was approximately $5.8 billion and $6.9 billion at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The estimated maturity dates of these obligations extend up to 2033. The Corporation has made no material payments under these guarantees.

In the normal course of business, the Corporation periodically guarantees the obligations of its affiliates in a variety of transactions including ISDA-related transactions and non-ISDA related transactions such as commodities trading, repurchase agreements, prime brokerage agreements and other transactions.

Payment Protection Insurance Claims Matter

In the U.K., the Corporation previously sold payment protection insurance (PPI) through its international card services business to credit card customers and consumer loan customers. PPI covers a consumer's loan or debt repayment if certain events occur such as loss of job or illness. In response to an elevated level of customer complaints across the industry, heightened media coverage and pressure from consumer advocacy groups, the U.K. Financial Services Authority, which has subsequently been replaced by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), investigated and raised concerns about the way some companies have handled complaints related to the sale of these insurance policies. In connection with this matter, the Corporation established a reserve for PPI. The reserve was $384 million and $381 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Corporation recorded $298 million and $482 million of expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $66 million and $95 million for the same periods in 2013. The increase in the provision was due primarily to the volume of new complaints not decreasing as expected. It is reasonably possible that the Corporation will incur additional expense related to PPI claims; however, the amount of such additional expense cannot be reasonably estimated.


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Litigation and Regulatory Matters

The following supplements the disclosure in Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 (the prior commitments and contingencies disclosure).

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are routinely defendants in or parties to many pending and threatened legal actions and proceedings, including actions brought on behalf of various classes of claimants. These actions and proceedings are generally based on alleged violations of consumer protection, securities, environmental, banking, employment, contract and other laws. In some of these actions and proceedings, claims for substantial monetary damages are asserted against the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are also subject to regulatory and governmental examinations, information gathering requests, inquiries, investigations, and threatened legal actions and proceedings. For example, certain subsidiaries of the Corporation are registered broker-dealers or investment advisors and are subject to regulation by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the European Commission, the PRA, the FCA and other international, federal and state securities regulators. In connection with formal and informal inquiries, the Corporation and its subsidiaries receive numerous requests, subpoenas and orders for documents, testimony and information in connection with various aspects of the Corporation's regulated activities.

In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of such litigation, regulatory and governmental matters, particularly where the claimants seek very large or indeterminate damages or where the matters present novel legal theories or involve a large number of parties, the Corporation generally cannot predict what the eventual outcome of the pending matters will be, what the timing of the ultimate resolution of these matters will be, or what the eventual loss, fines or penalties related to each pending matter may be.

In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Corporation establishes an accrued liability for litigation, regulatory and governmental matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. As a litigation, regulatory or governmental matter develops, the Corporation, in conjunction with any outside counsel handling the matter, evaluates on an ongoing basis whether such matter presents a loss contingency that is probable and estimable. When a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, the Corporation does not establish an accrued liability. If, at the time of evaluation, the loss contingency related to a litigation, regulatory or governmental matter is not both probable and estimable, the matter will continue to be monitored for further developments that would make such loss contingency both probable and estimable. Once the loss contingency related to a litigation, regulatory or governmental matter is deemed to be both probable and estimable, the Corporation will establish an accrued liability with respect to such loss contingency and record a corresponding amount of litigation-related expense. The Corporation continues to monitor the matter for further developments that could affect the amount of the accrued liability that has been previously established. Excluding expenses of internal or external legal service providers, litigation-related expense of $6.0 billion and $16.0 billion was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $1.1 billion and $3.8 billion for the same periods in 2013.

For a limited number of the matters disclosed in this Note, and in the prior commitments and contingencies disclosure, for which a loss, whether in excess of a related accrued liability or where there is no accrued liability, is reasonably possible in future periods, the Corporation is able to estimate a range of possible loss. In determining whether it is possible to estimate a range of possible loss, the Corporation reviews and evaluates its material litigation, regulatory and governmental matters on an ongoing basis, in conjunction with any outside counsel handling the matter, in light of potentially relevant factual and legal developments. These may include information learned through the discovery process, rulings on dispositive motions, settlement discussions, and other rulings by courts, arbitrators or others. In cases in which the Corporation possesses sufficient appropriate information to estimate a range of possible loss, that estimate is aggregated and disclosed below. There may be other disclosed matters for which a loss is probable or reasonably possible but such an estimate of the range of possible loss may not be possible. For those matters where an estimate of the range of possible loss is possible, management currently estimates the aggregate range of possible loss is $0 to $3.1 billion in excess of the accrued liability (if any) related to those matters. This estimated range of possible loss is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions, and known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from the current estimate. Those matters for which an estimate is not possible are not included within this estimated range. Therefore, this estimated range of possible loss represents what the Corporation believes to be an estimate of possible loss only for certain matters meeting these criteria. It does not represent the Corporation's maximum loss exposure.


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Information is provided below, or in the prior commitments and contingencies disclosure, regarding the nature of all of these contingencies and, where specified, the amount of the claim associated with these loss contingencies. Based on current knowledge, management does not believe that loss contingencies arising from pending matters, including the matters described herein, and in the prior commitments and contingencies disclosure, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or liquidity of the Corporation. However, in light of the inherent uncertainties involved in these matters, some of which are beyond the Corporation's control, and the very large or indeterminate damages sought in some of these matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to the Corporation's results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Litigation

Trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada is scheduled to commence on April 13, 2015.

In re Bank of America Securities, Derivative and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Litigation

Securities Actions

On November 5, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the district court’s final approval of the settlement of the Consolidated Securities Class Action.

LIBOR, Other Reference Rate and Foreign Exchange (FX) Inquiries and Litigation

Certain regulatory and government authorities in North America, Europe and Asia are conducting investigations and making inquiries of a significant number of FX market participants, including the Corporation, regarding FX market participants' conduct and systems and controls over multiple years. The Corporation is cooperating with these investigations and inquiries, some of which are likely to lead to regulatory or legal proceedings and expose the Corporation to material penalties, fines or losses, and could adversely affect its reputation. In particular, in late October, the Corporation received formal draft documents from certain U.S. banking regulators concerning the imposition of mandatory remedial measures and penalties associated with the Corporation's FX business and its systems and controls. The Corporation is in separate advanced discussions to resolve the regulatory matters of concern to each of these U.S. banking regulators involving the Corporation's FX business and its systems and controls. There can be no assurances that these discussions will lead to a resolution of these matters, or of the amounts for and time frames within which such resolution might be obtained.

Mortgage-backed Securities Litigation and Other Government Mortgage Origination Investigations

Civil RMBS Matters Filed by the DoJ and the SEC

The actions filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and the SEC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina were resolved by the settlement with the DoJ. For more information on the settlement with the DoJ, see Regulatory and Governmental Investigations below.

Federal Home Loan Bank Litigation

On October 15, 2014, in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al., the California Superior Court, San Francisco County, denied the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment on statute of limitations as to the two Countrywide trusts that are part of a "bellwether" trial scheduled to begin in January 2015.

Regulatory and Governmental Investigations

On August 20, 2014, the Corporation entered into a comprehensive settlement with the DoJ, certain federal agencies and six states (the DoJ Settlement). The settlement includes releases of the securitization, origination, sale and other specified conduct relating to RMBS and CDOs, and an origination release on residential mortgage loans sold to government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and private-label RMBS trusts, or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). The claims relate primarily to conduct that occurred at Countrywide and Merrill Lynch prior to Bank of America's acquisition of those entities. Bank of America and its subsidiaries agreed to pay a total of $9.65 billion in cash and provide $7.0 billion worth of consumer relief. The cash portion consists of a $5.02 billion civil monetary penalty and $4.63 billion in compensatory remediation payments, of which $9.16 billion was paid in October 2014 with the balance expected to be paid in November 2014.

The DoJ Settlement resolves certain actual and potential civil claims by the DoJ, the SEC and State Attorneys General from California, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland and New York (State AGs), all of which are members of the RMBS Working Group of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force; the FHA; and the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), as well as all pending RMBS claims against Bank of America entities brought by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

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Mortgage Repurchase Litigation

U.S. Bank Litigation

On August 29, 2014, U.S. Bank National Association, solely in its capacity as Trustee for seven securitization trusts (the "Trusts"), served seven summonses with notice commencing potential actions against First Franklin Financial Corporation, Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc., Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., and Ownit Mortgage Solutions Inc. in New York Supreme Court. The summonses indicate that defendants may be subject to breach of contract claims alleging that they breached representations and warranties related to loans securitized in the Trusts. The summonses allege that defendants failed to repurchase breaching mortgage loans from the Trusts. The summonses seek specific performance of defendants’ alleged obligation to repurchase breaching loans, declaratory judgment, compensatory, rescissory, and other damages, and indemnity. Defendants have until January 6, 2015 to demand complaints.

Ocala Litigation

FDIC Action

The actions pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia entitled Bank of America, National Association as indenture trustee, custodian and collateral agent for Ocala Funding, LLC v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Bank of America, N.A. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation were resolved by the DoJ Settlement.

The actions pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entitled BNP Paribas Mortgage Corporation v. Bank of America, N.A. and Deutsche Bank AG v. Bank of America, N.A. remain pending.

O'Donnell Litigation

On July 30, 2014, the court imposed a civil penalty of $1.3 billion on BANA. The Corporation has filed motions for a new trial and will appeal the verdict and judgment if those motions are denied.

Takefuji Litigation

In April 2010, Takefuji Corporation (Takefuji) filed a claim against Merrill Lynch International and Merrill Lynch Japan Securities in Tokyo District Court. The claim concerns Takefuji's purchase in 2007 of credit-linked notes structured and sold by defendants that resulted in a loss to Takefuji of approximately JPY29.0 billion (approximately $270 million) following an event of default. Takefuji alleges that defendants failed to meet certain disclosure obligations concerning the notes.

On July 19, 2013, the District Court issued a judgment in defendants' favor, a decision that Takefuji subsequently appealed to the Tokyo High Court. On August 27, 2014, the Tokyo High Court vacated the decision of the District Court and issued a judgment awarding Takefuji JPY14.5 billion (approximately $135 million) in damages, plus interest at a rate of five percent from March 18, 2008. On September 10, 2014, defendants filed an appeal with the Japanese Supreme Court.

NOTE 11 – Shareholders' Equity
 
Common Stock

The table below presents the declared quarterly cash dividends on common stock in 2014 and through November 6, 2014.

Declaration Date
Record Date
Payment Date
Dividend Per Share
 
October 23, 2014
December 5, 2014
December 26, 2014
$0.05
 
August 6, 2014
September 5, 2014
September 26, 2014
0.05
 
June 18, 2014
June 24, 2014
June 30, 2014
0.01
 
February 11, 2014
March 7, 2014
March 28, 2014
0.01
 

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation did not repurchase any common stock. During the three months ended June 30, 2014, prior to the suspension of the 2014 common stock repurchase program, the Corporation repurchased and retired 14.4 million shares of common stock, which reduced shareholders' equity by $233 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, under the 2013 common stock repurchase program, the Corporation repurchased and retired 86.7 million shares of common stock, which reduced shareholders' equity by $1.4 billion.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, in connection with employee stock plans, the Corporation issued approximately 41 million shares and repurchased approximately 16 million shares of its common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations. At September 30, 2014, the Corporation had reserved 1.8 billion unissued shares of common stock for future issuances under employee stock plans, common stock warrants, convertible notes and preferred stock.

The Corporation has certain warrants outstanding and exercisable to purchase 150.4 million shares of its common stock, expiring on January 16, 2019 and warrants outstanding and exercisable to purchase 121.8 million shares of its common stock, expiring on October 18, 2018. These warrants were originally issued in connection with preferred stock issuances to the U.S. Treasury in 2009 and 2008, and are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The terms of the warrants expiring on January 16, 2019 include a provision that requires an adjustment to the exercise price when the Corporation declares quarterly dividends at a level greater than $0.01 per common share. As a result of the Corporation's third-quarter 2014 dividend of $0.05 per common share paid on September 26, 2014, the exercise price of the warrants expiring on January 16, 2019 was adjusted from $13.30 to $13.27. The exercise price of these warrants is subject to continued adjustment each time the quarterly cash dividend is in excess of $0.01 per common share to compensate the shareholder for dilution resulting from an increased dividend, including as a result of the declaration of a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.05 per common share payable on December 26, 2014 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2014. The warrants expiring on October 18, 2018 also contain this anti-dilution provision except the adjustment is triggered only when the Corporation declares quarterly dividends at a level greater than $0.32 per common share.

Preferred Stock

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014, the cash dividends declared on preferred stock were $238 million, $256 million and $238 million, or a total of $732 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

On September 5, 2014, the Corporation issued 80,000 shares of its Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X for $2.0 billion. Dividends are paid semi-annually commencing on March 5, 2015. On September 9, 2014, the Corporation issued 44,000 shares of its 6.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series W for $1.1 billion. Dividends are paid quarterly commencing on December 9, 2014. In addition, on October 23, 2014, the Corporation issued 56,000 shares of its Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Z for $1.4 billion. Dividends are paid semi-annually commencing on April 23, 2015. Series W, X, and Z preferred stock have a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share and are subject to certain restrictions in the event that the Corporation fails to declare and pay full dividends.

Restricted Stock Units

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Corporation granted 133 million restricted stock unit (RSU) awards to certain employees under the Key Associate Stock Plan. Generally, one-third of the RSUs vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date provided that the employee remains continuously employed with the Corporation during that time. Except for two million RSUs that are authorized to settle in shares of common stock of the Corporation, the RSUs will be paid in cash to the employees on the vesting date based on the fair value of the Corporation's common stock as of the vesting date. The RSUs are expensed ratably over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures, for non-retirement eligible employees based upon the fair value of the Corporation's common stock on the accrual date. For RSUs granted to employees who are retirement eligible or will become retirement eligible during the vesting period, the RSUs are expensed as of the grant date or ratably over the period from the grant date to the date the employee becomes retirement eligible, net of estimated forfeitures. The accrued liability for the RSUs is adjusted to fair value based on changes in the fair value of the Corporation's common stock. The Corporation enters into cash-settled equity derivatives for a significant portion of the RSUs to minimize the change in expense driven by fluctuations in the fair value of the RSUs over the applicable vesting period. For additional information, see Note 18 – Stock-based Compensation Plans to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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NOTE 12 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The table below presents the changes in accumulated OCI after-tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

(Dollars in millions)
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
 
Available-for-sale
Marketable
Equity Securities
 
Derivatives
 
Employee
Benefit Plans
 
Foreign
Currency (1)
 
Total
Balance, December 31, 2012
$
4,443

 
$
462

 
$
(2,869
)
 
$
(4,456
)
 
$
(377
)
 
$
(2,797
)
Net change
(5,303
)
 
(467
)
 
365

 
1,513

 
(134
)
 
(4,026
)
Balance, September 30, 2013
$
(860
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(2,504
)
 
$
(2,943
)
 
$
(511
)
 
$
(6,823
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
(3,257
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(2,277
)
 
$
(2,407
)
 
$
(512
)
 
$
(8,457
)
Net change
2,601

 
(1
)
 
411

 
64

 
(133
)
 
2,942

Balance, September 30, 2014
$
(656
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(1,866
)
 
$
(2,343
)
 
$
(645
)
 
$
(5,515
)
(1) 
The net change in fair value represents the impact of changes in spot foreign exchange rates on the Corporation's net investment in non-U.S. operations and related hedges.

The table below presents the net change in fair value recorded in accumulated OCI, net realized gains and losses reclassified into earnings and other changes for each component of OCI before- and after-tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Changes in OCI Components Before- and After-tax
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
2014
 
2013
(Dollars in millions)
Before-tax
 
Tax effect
 
After-tax
 
Before-tax
 
Tax effect
 
After-tax
Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in fair value
$
5,322

 
$
(1,990
)
 
$
3,332

 
$
(7,573
)
 
$
2,813

 
$
(4,760
)
Net realized gains reclassified into earnings
(1,179
)
 
448

 
(731
)
 
(861
)
 
318

 
(543
)
Net change
4,143

 
(1,542
)
 
2,601

 
(8,434
)
 
3,131

 
(5,303
)
Available-for-sale marketable equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in fair value
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
28

 
(10
)
 
18

Net realized gains reclassified into earnings

 

 

 
(765
)
 
280

 
(485
)
Net change
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(737
)
 
270

 
(467
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in fair value
106

 
(20
)
 
86

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
Net realized losses reclassified into earnings
521

 
(196
)
 
325

 
584

 
(216
)
 
368

Net change
627

 
(216
)
 
411

 
581

 
(216
)
 
365

Employee benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase in fair value

 

 

 
2,138

 
(795
)
 
1,343

Net realized losses reclassified into earnings
37

 
(14
)
 
23

 
204

 
(68
)
 
136

Settlements, curtailments and other

 
41

 
41

 
46

 
(12
)
 
34

Net change
37

 
27

 
64

 
2,388

 
(875
)
 
1,513

Foreign currency:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net decrease in fair value
258

 
(390
)
 
(132
)
 
214

 
(347
)
 
(133
)
Net realized gains reclassified into earnings
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
31

 
(32
)
 
(1
)
Net change
256

 
(389
)
 
(133
)
 
245

 
(379
)
 
(134
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
5,062

 
$
(2,120
)
 
$
2,942

 
$
(5,957
)
 
$
1,931

 
$
(4,026
)

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The table below presents impacts on net income of significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated OCI before- and after-tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated OCI
(Dollars in millions)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
Accumulated OCI Components
Income Statement Line Item Impacted
2014

2013
Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Gains on sales of debt securities
$
1,191

 
$
881

 
Other income (loss)
(12
)
 
(20
)
 
Income before income taxes
1,179

 
861

 
Income tax expense
448

 
318

 
Reclassification to net income
731

 
543

Available-for-sale marketable equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Equity investment income

 
765

 
Income before income taxes

 
765

 
Income tax expense

 
280

 
Reclassification to net income

 
485

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
Net interest income
(831
)
 
(818
)
Commodity contracts
Trading account profits

 
(1
)
Interest rate contracts
Other income

 
18

Equity compensation contracts
Personnel
310

 
217

 
Loss before income taxes
(521
)
 
(584
)
 
Income tax benefit
(196
)
 
(216
)
 
Reclassification to net income
(325
)
 
(368
)
Employee benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
Prior service costs, net actuarial losses and other
Personnel
(37
)
 
(204
)
 
Loss before income taxes
(37
)
 
(204
)
 
Income tax benefit
(14
)
 
(68
)
 
Reclassification to net income
(23
)
 
(136
)
Foreign currency:
 
 
 
 
Insignificant items
Other income (loss)
2

 
(31
)
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
2

 
(31
)
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
1

 
(32
)
 
Reclassification to net income
1

 
1

Total reclassification adjustments
 
$
384

 
$
525




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NOTE 13 – Earnings Per Common Share

The calculation of earnings per common share (EPS) and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below. For more information on the calculation of EPS, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions, except per share information; shares in thousands)
2014
 
2013
 
2014

2013
Earnings (loss) per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(232
)
 
$
2,497

 
$
1,783

 
$
7,992

Preferred stock dividends
(238
)
 
(279
)
 
(732
)
 
(1,093
)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders
$
(470
)
 
$
2,218

 
$
1,051

 
$
6,899

Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities

 
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
Net income (loss) allocated to common shareholders
$
(470
)
 
$
2,217

 
$
1,051

 
$
6,897

Average common shares issued and outstanding
10,515,790

 
10,718,918

 
10,531,688

 
10,764,216

Earnings (loss) per common share
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.21

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.64

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders
$
(470
)
 
$
2,218

 
$
1,051

 
$
6,899

Add preferred stock dividends due to assumed conversions

 
75

 

 
225

Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities

 
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
Net income (loss) allocated to common shareholders
$
(470
)
 
$
2,292

 
$
1,051

 
$
7,122

Average common shares issued and outstanding
10,515,790

 
10,718,918

 
10,531,688

 
10,764,216

Dilutive potential common shares (1)

 
763,308

 
56,153

 
759,433

Total diluted average common shares issued and outstanding
10,515,790

 
11,482,226

 
10,587,841

 
11,523,649

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.20

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.62

(1) 
Includes incremental dilutive shares from restricted stock units, restricted stock, stock options and warrants. There were no potential common shares that are dilutive for the three months ended September 30, 2014 because of the net loss applicable to common shareholders.

The Corporation previously issued a warrant to purchase 700 million shares of the Corporation's common stock to the holder of the Series T Preferred Stock. The warrant may be exercised, at the option of the holder, through tendering the Series T Preferred Stock or paying cash. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the 700 million average dilutive potential common shares associated with the Series T Preferred Stock were not included in the diluted share count because the result would have been antidilutive under the "if-converted" method. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the 700 million average dilutive potential common shares were included in the diluted share count under the "if-converted" method.

For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, 62 million average dilutive potential common shares associated with the 7.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L were not included in the diluted share count because the result would have been antidilutive under the "if-converted" method. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, average options to purchase 88 million and 92 million shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of EPS because the result would have been antidilutive under the treasury stock method compared to 123 million and 127 million for the same periods in 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, average warrants to purchase 272 million shares and 122 million shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of EPS because the result would have been antidilutive under the treasury stock method. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, average warrants to purchase 150 million shares of common stock were included in the diluted EPS calculation using the treasury stock method. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, average warrants to purchase 263 million and 272 million shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of EPS because the result would have been antidilutive under the treasury stock method.



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NOTE 14 – Fair Value Measurements

Under applicable accounting guidance, fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Corporation determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established under applicable accounting guidance which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs used to measure fair value. The Corporation conducts a review of its fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Transfers into or out of fair value hierarchy classifications are made if the significant inputs used in the financial models measuring the fair values of the assets and liabilities became unobservable or observable, respectively, in the current marketplace. These transfers are considered to be effective as of the beginning of the quarter in which they occur. For more information regarding the fair value hierarchy and how the Corporation measures fair value, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Corporation accounts for certain financial instruments under the fair value option. For additional information, see Note 15 – Fair Value Option.

Valuation Processes and Techniques

The Corporation has various processes and controls in place to ensure that fair value is reasonably estimated. A model validation policy governs the use and control of valuation models used to estimate fair value. This policy requires review and approval of models by personnel who are independent of the front office, and periodic reassessments of models to ensure that they are continuing to perform as designed. In addition, detailed reviews of trading gains and losses are conducted on a daily basis by personnel who are independent of the front office. A price verification group, which is also independent of the front office, utilizes available market information including executed trades, market prices and market-observable valuation model inputs to ensure that fair values are reasonably estimated. The Corporation performs due diligence procedures over third-party pricing service providers in order to support their use in the valuation process. Where market information is not available to support internal valuations, independent reviews of the valuations are performed and any material exposures are escalated through a management review process.

While the Corporation believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, there were no changes to the valuation techniques that had, or are expected to have, a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Level 1, 2 and 3 Valuation Techniques

Financial instruments are considered Level 1 when the valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 financial instruments are valued using quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or models using inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Financial instruments are considered Level 3 when their values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques, and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable and when determination of the fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.


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Trading Account Assets and Liabilities and Debt Securities

The fair values of trading account assets and liabilities are primarily based on actively traded markets where prices are based on either direct market quotes or observed transactions. The fair values of debt securities are generally based on quoted market prices or market prices for similar assets. Liquidity is a significant factor in the determination of the fair values of trading account assets and liabilities and debt securities. Market price quotes may not be readily available for some positions, or positions within a market sector where trading activity has slowed significantly or ceased. Some of these instruments are valued using a discounted cash flow model, which estimates the fair value of the securities using internal credit risk, interest rate and prepayment risk models that incorporate management's best estimate of current key assumptions such as default rates, loss severity and prepayment rates. Principal and interest cash flows are discounted using an observable discount rate for similar instruments with adjustments that management believes a market participant would consider in determining fair value for the specific security. Other instruments are valued using a net asset value approach which considers the value of the underlying securities. Underlying assets are valued using external pricing services, where available, or matrix pricing based on the vintages and ratings. Situations of illiquidity generally are triggered by the market's perception of credit uncertainty regarding a single company or a specific market sector. In these instances, fair value is determined based on limited available market information and other factors, principally from reviewing the issuer's financial statements and changes in credit ratings made by one or more rating agencies.

Derivative Assets and Liabilities

The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities traded in the OTC market are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. When third-party pricing services are used, the methods and assumptions are reviewed by the Corporation. Estimation risk is greater for derivative asset and liability positions that are either option-based or have longer maturity dates where observable market inputs are less readily available, or are unobservable, in which case, quantitative-based extrapolations of rate, price or index scenarios are used in determining fair values. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities include adjustments for market liquidity, counterparty credit quality and other instrument-specific factors, where appropriate. In addition, the Corporation incorporates within its fair value measurements of OTC derivatives a valuation adjustment to reflect the credit risk associated with the net position. Positions are netted by counterparty, and fair value for net long exposures is adjusted for counterparty credit risk while the fair value for net short exposures is adjusted for the Corporation's own credit risk. An estimate of severity of loss is also used in the determination of fair value, primarily based on market data.

Loans and Loan Commitments

The fair values of loans and loan commitments are based on market prices, where available, or discounted cash flow analyses using market-based credit spreads of comparable debt instruments or credit derivatives of the specific borrower or comparable borrowers. Results of discounted cash flow analyses may be adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect other market conditions or the perceived credit risk of the borrower.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

The fair values of MSRs are determined using models that rely on estimates of prepayment rates, the resultant weighted-average lives of the MSRs and the option-adjusted spread (OAS) levels. For more information on MSRs, see Note 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights.

Loans Held-for-sale

The fair values of LHFS are based on quoted market prices, where available, or are determined by discounting estimated cash flows using interest rates approximating the Corporation's current origination rates for similar loans adjusted to reflect the inherent credit risk. The borrower-specific credit risk is embedded within the quoted market prices or is implied by considering loan performance when selecting comparables.


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Private Equity Investments

Private equity investments consist of direct investments and fund investments which are initially valued at their transaction price. Thereafter, the fair value of direct investments is based on an assessment of each individual investment using methodologies that include publicly-traded comparables derived by multiplying a key performance metric (e.g., earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of the portfolio company by the relevant valuation multiple observed for comparable companies, acquisition comparables, entry level multiples and discounted cash flow analyses, and are subject to appropriate discounts for lack of liquidity or marketability. After initial recognition, the fair value of fund investments is based on the Corporation's proportionate interest in the fund's capital as reported by the respective fund managers.

Securities Financing Agreements

The fair values of certain reverse repurchase agreements, repurchase agreements and securities borrowed transactions are determined using quantitative models, including discounted cash flow models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates and spreads to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, and volatility factors. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.

Deposits

The fair values of deposits are determined using quantitative models, including discounted cash flow models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates and spreads to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, and volatility factors. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. The Corporation considers the impact of its own credit spreads in the valuation of these liabilities. The credit risk is determined by reference to observable credit spreads in the secondary cash market.

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt

The Corporation issues structured liabilities that have coupons or repayment terms linked to the performance of debt or equity securities, indices, currencies or commodities. The fair values of these structured liabilities are estimated using quantitative models for the combined derivative and debt portions of the notes. These models incorporate observable and, in some instances, unobservable inputs including security prices, interest rate yield curves, option volatility, currency, commodity or equity rates and correlations among these inputs. The Corporation also considers the impact of its own credit spreads in determining the discount rate used to value these liabilities. The credit spread is determined by reference to observable spreads in the secondary bond market.

Asset-backed Secured Financings

The fair values of asset-backed secured financings are based on external broker bids, where available, or are determined by discounting estimated cash flows using interest rates approximating the Corporation's current origination rates for similar loans adjusted to reflect the inherent credit risk.


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Recurring Fair Value

Assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, including financial instruments which the Corporation accounts for under the fair value option, are summarized in the following tables.

 
September 30, 2014
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Level 1 (1)
 
Level 2 (1)
 
Level 3
 
Netting
Adjustments (2)
 
Assets/Liabilities
at Fair Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$

 
$
63,514

 
$

 
$

 
$
63,514

Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency securities (3)
22,775

 
17,845

 
87

 

 
40,707

Corporate securities, trading loans and other
1,065

 
33,381

 
3,039

 

 
37,485

Equity securities
38,023

 
21,100

 
357

 

 
59,480

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
24,038

 
12,655

 
594

 

 
37,287

Mortgage trading loans and ABS

 
11,640

 
1,890

 

 
13,530

Total trading account assets
85,901

 
96,621

 
5,967

 

 
188,489

Derivative assets (4)
5,157

 
843,982

 
6,947

 
(806,993
)
 
49,093

AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
55,235

 
2,238

 

 

 
57,473

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency

 
159,161

 

 

 
159,161

Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations

 
14,252

 

 

 
14,252

Non-agency residential

 
4,704

 
10

 

 
4,714

Commercial

 
2,726

 

 

 
2,726

Non-U.S. securities
3,467

 
2,993

 
190

 

 
6,650

Corporate/Agency bonds

 
601

 
93

 

 
694

Other taxable securities
20

 
9,998

 
2,056

 

 
12,074

Tax-exempt securities

 
8,482

 
614

 

 
9,096

Total AFS debt securities
58,722

 
205,155

 
2,963

 

 
266,840

Other debt securities carried at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
3,180

 

 

 

 
3,180

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency

 
15,711

 

 

 
15,711

Non-agency residential

 
3,717

 

 

 
3,717

Commercial

 
787

 

 

 
787

Non-U.S. securities
15,533

 
1,872

 

 

 
17,405

Other taxable securities

 
309

 

 

 
309

Total other debt securities carried at fair value
18,713

 
22,396

 

 

 
41,109

Loans and leases

 
6,141

 
2,042

 

 
8,183

Mortgage servicing rights

 

 
4,243

 

 
4,243

Loans held-for-sale

 
5,282

 
173

 

 
5,455

Other assets
9,873

 
1,922

 
931

 

 
12,726

Total assets
$
178,366

 
$
1,245,013

 
$
23,266

 
$
(806,993
)
 
$
639,652

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices
$

 
$
1,520

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,520

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase

 
30,304

 

 

 
30,304

Trading account liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency securities
21,563

 
208

 

 

 
21,771

Equity securities
24,728

 
2,699

 

 

 
27,427

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
18,385

 
1,704

 

 

 
20,089

Corporate securities and other
930

 
6,621

 
26

 

 
7,577

Mortgage trading loans and ABS

 
3

 

 

 
3

Total trading account liabilities
65,606

 
11,235

 
26

 

 
76,867

Derivative liabilities (4)
5,043

 
835,381

 
7,480

 
(803,666
)
 
44,238

Short-term borrowings

 
2,418

 

 

 
2,418

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
9,850

 
1,117

 
8

 

 
10,975

Long-term debt

 
37,699

 
2,349

 

 
40,048

Total liabilities
$
80,499

 
$
919,674

 
$
9,863

 
$
(803,666
)
 
$
206,370

(1) 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, approximately $3.3 billion of assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as a result of additional information related to U.S. government and agency securities and non-U.S. government securities.
(2) 
Amounts represent the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and also cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties.
(3) 
Includes $17.6 billion of government-sponsored enterprise obligations.
(4) 
For further disaggregation of derivative assets and liabilities, see Note 2 – Derivatives.

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December 31, 2013
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Level 1 (1)
 
Level 2 (1)
 
Level 3
 
Netting
Adjustments (2)
 
Assets/Liabilities
at Fair Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell
$

 
$
75,614

 
$

 
$

 
$
75,614

Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency securities (3)
34,222

 
14,625

 

 

 
48,847

Corporate securities, trading loans and other
1,147

 
27,746

 
3,559

 

 
32,452

Equity securities
41,324

 
22,741

 
386

 

 
64,451

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
24,357

 
12,399

 
468

 

 
37,224

Mortgage trading loans and ABS

 
13,388

 
4,631

 

 
18,019

Total trading account assets
101,050

 
90,899

 
9,044

 

 
200,993

Derivative assets (4)
2,374

 
910,602

 
7,277

 
(872,758
)
 
47,495

AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
6,591

 
2,363

 

 

 
8,954

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency

 
164,935

 

 

 
164,935

Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations

 
22,492

 

 

 
22,492

Non-agency residential

 
6,239

 

 

 
6,239

Commercial

 
2,480

 

 

 
2,480

Non-U.S. securities
3,698

 
3,415

 
107

 

 
7,220

Corporate/Agency bonds

 
873

 

 

 
873

Other taxable securities
20

 
12,963

 
3,847

 

 
16,830

Tax-exempt securities

 
5,122

 
806

 

 
5,928

Total AFS debt securities
10,309

 
220,882

 
4,760

 

 
235,951

Other debt securities carried at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
4,062

 

 

 

 
4,062

Mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency

 
16,500

 

 

 
16,500

Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations

 
218

 

 

 
218

Commercial

 
749

 

 

 
749

Non-U.S. securities
7,457

 
3,858

 

 

 
11,315

Total other debt securities carried at fair value
11,519

 
21,325

 

 

 
32,844

Loans and leases

 
6,985

 
3,057

 

 
10,042

Mortgage servicing rights

 

 
5,042

 

 
5,042

Loans held-for-sale

 
5,727

 
929

 

 
6,656

Other assets
14,474

 
1,912

 
1,669

 

 
18,055

Total assets
$
139,726

 
$
1,333,946

 
$
31,778

 
$
(872,758
)
 
$
632,692

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices
$

 
$
1,899

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,899

Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase

 
33,684

 

 

 
33,684

Trading account liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency securities
26,915

 
348

 

 

 
27,263

Equity securities
23,874

 
3,711

 

 

 
27,585

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
20,755

 
1,387

 

 

 
22,142

Corporate securities and other
518

 
5,926

 
35

 

 
6,479

Total trading account liabilities
72,062

 
11,372

 
35

 

 
83,469

Derivative liabilities (4)
1,968

 
897,107

 
7,301

 
(868,969
)
 
37,407

Short-term borrowings

 
1,520

 

 

 
1,520

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
10,130

 
1,093

 
10

 

 
11,233

Long-term debt

 
45,045

 
1,990

 

 
47,035

Total liabilities
$
84,160

 
$
991,720

 
$
9,336

 
$
(868,969
)
 
$
216,247

(1) 
During 2013, $500 million of other assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 primarily due to a restriction that became effective for a private equity investment that was subsequently sold once the restriction was lifted.
(2) 
Amounts represent the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and also cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties.
(3) 
Includes $15.6 billion of government-sponsored enterprise obligations.
(4) 
For further disaggregation of derivative assets and liabilities, see Note 2 – Derivatives.


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The following tables present a reconciliation of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, including net realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings and accumulated OCI.

Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements (1)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Balance
July 1
2014
Gains
(Losses) in
Earnings
Gains
(Losses) in
OCI
Purchases
Sales
Issuances
Settlements
Gross
Transfers
into
Level 3
Gross
Transfers
out of
Level 3
Balance September 30
2014
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency securities
$

$

$

$
87

$

$

$

$

$

$
87

Corporate securities, trading loans and other
2,772

50


451

(252
)

(191
)
532

(323
)
3,039

Equity securities
356

2


49

(31
)

(15
)
56

(60
)
357

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
640

(28
)

21

(28
)

(11
)


594

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
4,311

21


384

(270
)

(63
)
25

(2,518
)
1,890

Total trading account assets
8,079

45


992

(581
)

(280
)
613

(2,901
)
5,967

Net derivative assets (2)
(796
)
241


339

(372
)

115

(138
)
78

(533
)
AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency residential MBS

(1
)

11






10

Non-U.S. securities


(11
)
228



(27
)


190

Corporate/Agency bonds







93


93

Other taxable securities
3,266

1





(257
)

(954
)
2,056

Tax-exempt securities
735

5

(3
)

(16
)

(142
)
35


614

Total AFS debt securities
4,001

5

(14
)
239

(16
)

(426
)
128

(954
)
2,963

Loans and leases (3, 4)
3,018

12




10

(757
)
7

(248
)
2,042

Mortgage servicing rights (4)
4,368

(95
)


(1
)
203

(232
)


4,243

Loans held-for-sale (3)
110

(14
)

29

(11
)

(1
)
67

(7
)
173

Other assets (5)
972

15



(39
)

(7
)
3

(13
)
931

Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other
(27
)


1






(26
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (3)
(8
)








(8
)
Long-term debt (3)
(2,416
)
123


50


(445
)
168

(379
)
550

(2,349
)
(1) 
Assets (liabilities). For assets, increase (decrease) to Level 3 and for liabilities, (increase) decrease to Level 3.
(2) 
Net derivatives include derivative assets of $6.9 billion and derivative liabilities of $7.5 billion.
(3) 
Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.
(4) 
Issuances represent loan originations and mortgage servicing rights retained following securitizations or whole-loan sales.
(5) 
Other assets is primarily comprised of private equity investments and certain long-term fixed-rate margin loans that are accounted for under the fair value option.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the transfers into Level 3 included $613 million of trading account assets, $138 million of net derivative assets, $128 million of AFS debt securities and $379 million of long-term debt. Transfers into Level 3 for trading account assets were primarily the result of decreased availability of third-party prices for certain corporate loans and securities. Transfers into Level 3 for net derivative assets were primarily due to decreased price observability related to equity derivatives. Transfers into Level 3 for AFS debt securities were primarily due to decreased price observability related to municipal auction rate securities. Transfers into Level 3 for long-term debt were primarily due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of certain structured liabilities. Transfers occur on a regular basis for these long-term debt instruments due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of the embedded derivative in relation to the instrument as a whole.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the transfers out of Level 3 included $2.9 billion of trading account assets, $954 million of AFS debt securities, $248 million of loans and leases and $550 million of long-term debt. Transfers out of Level 3 for trading account assets were primarily the result of increased market liquidity and price observability on certain CLOs. Transfers out of Level 3 for AFS debt securities were primarily due to increased price observability on certain CLOs. Transfers out of Level 3 for loans and leases were primarily due to increased price observability. Transfers out of Level 3 for long-term debt were primarily due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of certain structured liabilities.

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Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements (1)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Balance
July 1
2013
Gains
(Losses) in
Earnings
Gains
(Losses) in
OCI
Purchases
Sales
Issuances
Settlements
Gross
Transfers
into
Level 3
Gross
Transfers
out of
Level 3
Balance September 30
2013
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
2,763

$
133

$

$
2,002

$
(892
)
$
22

$
(205
)
$
187

$
(230
)
$
3,780

Equity securities
464

4


20

(16
)

(100
)
8

(42
)
338

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
401

11


3

(14
)

(10
)

(3
)
388

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
4,685

(7
)

350

(443
)

(74
)
13

(4
)
4,520

Total trading account assets
8,313

141


2,375

(1,365
)
22

(389
)
208

(279
)
9,026

Net derivative assets (2)
1,173

(499
)

126

(102
)

(147
)
116

101

768

AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S securities

5






100


105

Corporate/Agency bonds
8









8

Other taxable securities
4,157

2

(2
)
215



(359
)


4,013

Tax-exempt securities
877

2

1




(63
)


817

Total AFS debt securities
5,042

9

(1
)
215



(422
)
100


4,943

Loans and leases (3, 4)
1,901

(20
)



1,247

(119
)
12

(5
)
3,016

Mortgage servicing rights (4)
5,827

71



(729
)
129

(240
)


5,058

Loans held-for-sale (3)
2,153

40




3

(1,283
)


913

Other assets (5)
1,700

3


1

(35
)

(30
)
239


1,878

Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other
(55
)
1


6

(9
)



8

(49
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (3)
(230
)
8





189


2

(31
)
Long-term debt (3)
(1,890
)
(62
)

47


(47
)
46

(485
)
328

(2,063
)
(1) 
Assets (liabilities). For assets, increase (decrease) to Level 3 and for liabilities, (increase) decrease to Level 3.
(2) 
Net derivatives include derivative assets of $7.5 billion and derivative liabilities of $6.8 billion.
(3) 
Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.
(4) 
Issuances represent loan originations and mortgage servicing rights retained following securitizations or whole-loan sales.
(5) 
Other assets is primarily comprised of net monoline exposure to a single counterparty and private equity investments.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the transfers into Level 3 included $208 million of trading account assets, $116 million of net derivative assets, $100 million of AFS debt securities, $239 million of other assets and $485 million of long-term debt. Transfers into Level 3 for trading account assets were primarily the result of decreased third-party prices available for certain corporate loans. Transfers into Level 3 for net derivative assets were primarily due to decreased price observability (i.e., market comparables for the referenced instruments) for certain complex interest rate derivative transactions. Transfers into Level 3 for AFS debt securities were primarily due to decreased price observability. Transfers into Level 3 for other assets were primarily due to a lack of independent pricing data for certain receivables. Transfers into Level 3 for long-term debt were primarily due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of certain structured liabilities. Transfers occur on a regular basis for these long-term debt instruments due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of the embedded derivative in relation to the instrument as a whole.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the transfers out of Level 3 included $279 million of trading account assets, $101 million of net derivative assets and $328 million of long-term debt. Transfers out of Level 3 for trading account assets were primarily the result of increased market liquidity and third-party prices available for certain corporate loans and securities. Transfers out of Level 3 for net derivative assets were primarily due to increased price observability (i.e., market comparables for the reference instruments) for certain options. Transfers out of Level 3 for long-term debt were primarily due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of certain structured liabilities.

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Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements (1)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Balance
January 1
2014
Gains
(Losses) in
Earnings
Gains
(Losses) in
OCI
Purchases
Sales
Issuances
Settlements
Gross
Transfers
into
Level 3
Gross
Transfers
out of
Level 3
Balance September 30
2014
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency securities
$

$

$

$
87

$

$

$

$

$

$
87

Corporate securities, trading loans and other
3,559

213


1,129

(693
)

(700
)
929

(1,398
)
3,039

Equity securities
386

14


95

(64
)

(15
)
72

(131
)
357

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
468

59


120

(34
)

(17
)

(2
)
594

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
4,631

222


1,203

(1,084
)

(524
)
25

(2,583
)
1,890

Total trading account assets
9,044

508


2,634

(1,875
)

(1,256
)
1,026

(4,114
)
5,967

Net derivative assets (2)
(24
)
44


653

(1,356
)

(131
)
(97
)
378

(533
)
AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency residential MBS

(1
)

11






10

Non-U.S. securities
107


(11
)
228



(134
)


190

Corporate/Agency bonds







93


93

Other taxable securities
3,847

9

(5
)
133



(974
)

(954
)
2,056

Tax-exempt securities
806

8

1


(16
)

(221
)
36


614

Total AFS debt securities
4,760

16

(15
)
372

(16
)

(1,329
)
129

(954
)
2,963

Loans and leases (3, 4)
3,057

71



(3
)
699

(1,538
)
20

(264
)
2,042

Mortgage servicing rights (4)
5,042

(634
)


(47
)
581

(699
)


4,243

Loans held-for-sale (3)
929

57


53

(725
)

(213
)
81

(9
)
173

Other assets (5)
1,669

(71
)


(420
)

(237
)
3

(13
)
931

Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other
(35
)
1


13

(7
)



2

(26
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (3)
(10
)
1







1

(8
)
Long-term debt (3)
(1,990
)
4


153


(496
)
404

(1,199
)
775

(2,349
)
(1) 
Assets (liabilities). For assets, increase (decrease) to Level 3 and for liabilities, (increase) decrease to Level 3.
(2) 
Net derivatives include derivative assets of $6.9 billion and derivative liabilities of $7.5 billion.
(3) 
Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.
(4) 
Issuances represent loan originations and mortgage servicing rights retained following securitizations or whole-loan sales.
(5) 
Other assets is primarily comprised of private equity investments and certain long-term fixed-rate margin loans that are accounted for under the fair value option.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the transfers into Level 3 included $1.0 billion of trading account assets, $129 million of AFS debt securities and $1.2 billion of long-term debt. Transfers into Level 3 for trading account assets were primarily the result of decreased availability of third-party prices for certain corporate loans and securities. Transfers into Level 3 for AFS debt securities were primarily due to decreased price observability related to municipal auction rate securities. Transfers into Level 3 for long-term debt were primarily due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of certain structured liabilities. Transfers occur on a regular basis for these long-term debt instruments due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of the embedded derivative in relation to the instrument as a whole.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the transfers out of Level 3 included $4.1 billion of trading account assets, $378 million of net derivative assets, $954 million of AFS debt securities, $264 million of loans and leases and $775 million of long-term debt. Transfers out of Level 3 for trading account assets were primarily the result of increased market liquidity and price observability on certain CLOs. Transfers out of Level 3 for net derivative assets were primarily due to increased price observability for certain equity derivatives. Transfers out of Level 3 for AFS debt securities were primarily due to increased price observability on certain CLOs. Transfers out of Level 3 for loans and leases were primarily due to increased price observability. Transfers out of Level 3 for long-term debt were primarily due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of certain structured liabilities.

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Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements (1)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Balance
January 1
2013
Gains
(Losses) in
Earnings
Gains
(Losses) in
OCI
Purchases
Sales
Issuances
Settlements
Gross
Transfers
into
Level 3
Gross
Transfers
out of
Level 3
Balance September 30
2013
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
3,726

$
256

$

$
3,519

$
(2,817
)
$
22

$
(444
)
$
629

$
(1,111
)
$
3,780

Equity securities
545

54


77

(160
)

(100
)
45

(123
)
338

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
353

56


29

(15
)

(32
)
1

(4
)
388

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
4,935

165


1,981

(1,777
)

(775
)
18

(27
)
4,520

Total trading account assets
9,559

531


5,606

(4,769
)
22

(1,351
)
693

(1,265
)
9,026

Net derivative assets (2)
1,468

186


509

(762
)

(1,190
)
(46
)
603

768

AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial MBS
10






(10
)



Non-U.S. securities

5


1

(1
)


100


105

Corporate/Agency bonds
92


4






(88
)
8

Other taxable securities
3,928

5

10

825



(750
)

(5
)
4,013

Tax-exempt securities
1,061

3

15




(94
)

(168
)
817

Total AFS debt securities
5,091

13

29

826

(1
)

(854
)
100

(261
)
4,943

Loans and leases (3, 4)
2,287

80


71


1,252

(665
)
12

(21
)
3,016

Mortgage servicing rights (4)
5,716

1,531



(1,774
)
399

(814
)


5,058

Loans held-for-sale (3)
2,733

20


8

(390
)
3

(1,492
)
34

(3
)
913

Other assets (5)
3,129

(324
)

43

(218
)

(936
)
239

(55
)
1,878

Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other
(64
)
7


24

(40
)
(5
)

(9
)
38

(49
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (3)
(15
)
30




(751
)
703

(1
)
3

(31
)
Long-term debt (3)
(2,301
)
41


306

(4
)
(149
)
172

(1,017
)
889

(2,063
)
(1) 
Assets (liabilities). For assets, increase (decrease) to Level 3 and for liabilities, (increase) decrease to Level 3.
(2) 
Net derivatives include derivative assets of $7.5 billion and derivative liabilities of $6.8 billion.
(3) 
Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.
(4) 
Issuances represent loan originations and mortgage servicing rights retained following securitizations or whole-loan sales.
(5) 
Other assets is primarily comprised of net monoline exposure to a single counterparty and private equity investments.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the transfers into Level 3 included $693 million of trading account assets, $46 million of net derivative assets, $100 million of AFS debt securities, $239 million of other assets and $1.0 billion of long-term debt. Transfers into Level 3 for trading account assets were primarily the result of decreased third-party prices available for certain corporate loans and securities. Transfers into Level 3 for net derivative assets were primarily due to decreased price observability (i.e., market comparables for the referenced instruments) for certain complex interest rate derivative transactions and updated information related to certain total return swaps. Transfers into Level 3 for AFS debt securities were primarily due to decreased price observability. Transfers into Level 3 for other assets were primarily due to a lack of independent pricing data for certain receivables. Transfers into Level 3 for long-term debt were primarily due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of certain structured liabilities. Transfers occur on a regular basis for these long-term debt instruments due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of the embedded derivative in relation to the instrument as a whole.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the transfers out of Level 3 included $1.3 billion of trading account assets, $603 million of net derivative assets, $261 million of AFS debt securities and $889 million of long-term debt. Transfers out of Level 3 for trading account assets were primarily the result of increased market liquidity and third-party prices available for certain corporate loans and securities. Transfers out of Level 3 for net derivative assets were primarily due to increased price observability (i.e., market comparables for the referenced instruments) for certain options. Transfers out of Level 3 for AFS debt securities were primarily due to increased market liquidity. Transfers out of Level 3 for long-term debt were primarily due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of certain structured liabilities.


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The following tables summarize gains (losses) due to changes in fair value, including both realized and unrealized gains (losses), recorded in earnings for Level 3 assets and liabilities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. These amounts include gains (losses) on loans, LHFS, loan commitments and structured liabilities that are accounted for under the fair value option.

Level 3 – Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Trading
Account
Profits
(Losses)
 
Mortgage
Banking
Income
(Loss) (1)
 
Other (2)
 
Total
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
50

 
$

 
$

 
$
50

Equity securities
2

 

 

 
2

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
(28
)
 

 

 
(28
)
Mortgage trading loans and ABS
21

 

 

 
21

Total trading account assets
45

 

 

 
45

Net derivative assets
72

 
169

 

 
241

AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency residential MBS

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Other taxable securities

 

 
1

 
1

Tax-exempt securities

 

 
5

 
5

Total AFS debt securities

 

 
5

 
5

Loans and leases (3)

 

 
12

 
12

Mortgage servicing rights
(9
)
 
(86
)
 

 
(95
)
Loans held-for-sale (3)
(2
)
 

 
(12
)
 
(14
)
Other assets

 
16

 
(1
)
 
15

Long-term debt (3)
96

 

 
27

 
123

Total
$
202

 
$
99

 
$
31

 
$
332

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
133

 
$

 
$

 
$
133

Equity securities
4

 

 

 
4

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
11

 

 

 
11

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
(7
)
 

 

 
(7
)
Total trading account assets
141

 

 

 
141

Net derivative assets
(727
)
 
228

 

 
(499
)
AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. securities

 

 
5

 
5

Other taxable securities

 

 
2

 
2

Tax-exempt securities

 

 
2

 
2

Total AFS debt securities

 

 
9

 
9

Loans and leases (3)

 
(38
)
 
18

 
(20
)
Mortgage servicing rights

 
71

 

 
71

Loans held-for-sale (3)

 

 
40

 
40

Other assets

 

 
3

 
3

Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other
1

 

 

 
1

Accrued expenses and other liabilities (3)

 
8

 

 
8

Long-term debt (3)
(31
)
 

 
(31
)
 
(62
)
Total
$
(616
)
 
$
269

 
$
39

 
$
(308
)
(1) 
Mortgage banking income (loss) does not reflect the impact of Level 1 and Level 2 hedges on MSRs.
(2) 
Amounts included are primarily recorded in other income (loss). Equity investment gains of $1 million and $16 million recorded on other assets were also included for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(3) 
Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.

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Level 3 – Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Trading
Account
Profits
(Losses)
 
Mortgage
Banking
Income
(Loss) (1)
 
Other (2)
 
Total
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
213

 
$

 
$

 
$
213

Equity securities
14

 

 

 
14

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
59

 

 

 
59

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
222

 

 

 
222

Total trading account assets
508

 

 

 
508

Net derivative assets
(523
)
 
567

 

 
44

AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency residential MBS

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Other taxable securities

 

 
9

 
9

Tax-exempt securities

 

 
8

 
8

Total AFS debt securities

 

 
16

 
16

Loans and leases (3)

 

 
71

 
71

Mortgage servicing rights
3

 
(637
)
 

 
(634
)
Loans held-for-sale (3)
(2
)
 

 
59

 
57

Other assets

 
(49
)
 
(22
)
 
(71
)
Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other
1

 

 

 
1

Accrued expenses and other liabilities (3)

 

 
1

 
1

Long-term debt (3)
32

 

 
(28
)
 
4

Total
$
19

 
$
(119
)
 
$
97

 
$
(3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
256

 
$

 
$

 
$
256

Equity securities
54

 

 

 
54

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
56

 

 

 
56

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
165

 

 

 
165

Total trading account assets
531

 

 

 
531

Net derivative assets
(581
)
 
767

 

 
186

AFS debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. securities

 

 
5

 
5

Other taxable securities

 

 
5

 
5

Tax-exempt securities

 

 
3

 
3

Total AFS debt securities

 

 
13

 
13

Loans and leases (3)

 
(38
)
 
118

 
80

Mortgage servicing rights

 
1,531

 

 
1,531

Loans held-for-sale (3)

 
2

 
18

 
20

Other assets

 
124

 
(448
)
 
(324
)
Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other
7

 

 

 
7

Accrued expenses and other liabilities (3)

 
30

 

 
30

Long-term debt (3)
49

 

 
(8
)
 
41

Total
$
6

 
$
2,416

 
$
(307
)
 
$
2,115

(1) 
Mortgage banking income (loss) does not reflect the impact of Level 1 and Level 2 hedges on MSRs.
(2) 
Amounts included are primarily recorded in other income (loss). Equity investment losses of $20 million and gains of $52 million recorded on other assets were also included for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(3) 
Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.



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The following tables summarize changes in unrealized gains (losses) recorded in earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 for Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at September 30, 2014 and 2013. These amounts include changes in fair value on loans, LHFS, loan commitments and structured liabilities that are accounted for under the fair value option.

Level 3 – Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Relating to Assets and Liabilities Still Held at Reporting Date
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Trading
Account
Profits
(Losses)
 
Mortgage
Banking
Income
(Loss) (1)
 
Other (2)
 
Total
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
14

 
$

 
$

 
$
14

Equity securities
12

 

 

 
12

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
(28
)
 

 

 
(28
)
Mortgage trading loans and ABS
(14
)
 

 

 
(14
)
Total trading account assets
(16
)
 

 

 
(16
)
Net derivative assets
36

 
59

 

 
95

Loans and leases (3)

 

 
10

 
10

Mortgage servicing rights
(9
)
 
(195
)
 

 
(204
)
Loans held-for-sale (3)
(2
)
 

 
1

 
(1
)
Other assets

 
22

 
1

 
23

Long-term debt (3)
96

 

 
27

 
123

Total
$
105

 
$
(114
)
 
$
39

 
$
30

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
(6
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(6
)
Equity securities
4

 

 

 
4

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
5

 

 

 
5

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
(55
)
 

 

 
(55
)
Total trading account assets
(52
)
 

 

 
(52
)
Net derivative assets
(754
)
 
91

 

 
(663
)
Loans and leases (3)

 
(35
)
 
27

 
(8
)
Mortgage servicing rights

 
(14
)
 

 
(14
)
Loans held-for-sale (3)

 

 
35

 
35

Other assets

 
11

 
4

 
15

Long-term debt (3)
(31
)
 

 
(31
)
 
(62
)
Total
$
(837
)
 
$
53

 
$
35

 
$
(749
)
(1) 
Mortgage banking income (loss) does not reflect the impact of Level 1 and Level 2 hedges on MSRs.
(2) 
Amounts included are primarily recorded in other income (loss). Equity investment gains of $5 million and $17 million recorded on other assets were also included for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(3) 
Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.

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Level 3 – Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Relating to Assets and Liabilities Still Held at Reporting Date
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Trading
Account
Profits
(Losses)
 
Mortgage
Banking
Income
(Loss) (1)
 
Other (2)
 
Total
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
165

 
$

 
$

 
$
165

Equity securities
17

 

 

 
17

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
74

 

 

 
74

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
130

 

 

 
130

Total trading account assets
386

 

 

 
386

Net derivative assets
(464
)
 
61

 

 
(403
)
Loans and leases (3)

 

 
69

 
69

Mortgage servicing rights
3

 
(1,071
)
 

 
(1,068
)
Loans held-for-sale (3)
9

 

 
9

 
18

Other assets

 
(28
)
 
36

 
8

Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other
1

 

 

 
1

Long-term debt (3)
30

 

 
(36
)
 
(6
)
Total
$
(35
)
 
$
(1,038
)
 
$
78

 
$
(995
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Trading account assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities, trading loans and other
$
48

 
$

 
$

 
$
48

Equity securities
26

 

 

 
26

Non-U.S. sovereign debt
70

 

 

 
70

Mortgage trading loans and ABS
5

 

 

 
5

Total trading account assets
149

 

 

 
149

Net derivative assets
(853
)
 
92

 

 
(761
)
Loans and leases (3)

 
(35
)
 
133

 
98

Mortgage servicing rights

 
1,276

 

 
1,276

Loans held-for-sale (3)

 
6

 
25

 
31

Other assets

 
159

 
(28
)
 
131

Long-term debt (3)
6

 

 
(9
)
 
(3
)
Total
$
(698
)
 
$
1,498

 
$
121

 
$
921

(1) 
Mortgage banking income (loss) does not reflect the impact of Level 1 and Level 2 hedges on MSRs.
(2) 
Amounts included are primarily recorded in other income (loss). Equity investment gains of $37 million and $23 million recorded on other assets were also included for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
(3) 
Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.



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The following tables present information about significant unobservable inputs related to the Corporation's material categories of Level 3 financial assets and liabilities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2014
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
Inputs
Financial Instrument
Fair Value
Valuation
Technique
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
Ranges of
Inputs
Weighted Average
Loans and Securities (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Instruments backed by residential real estate assets
$
2,534

Discounted cash flow, Market comparables
Yield
0% to 25%

6
 %
Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans and ABS
348

Prepayment speed
0% to 35% CPR

13
 %
Loans and leases
2,013

Default rate
1% to 15% CDR

7
 %
Loans held-for-sale
173

Loss severity
19% to 100%

30
 %
Commercial loans, debt securities and other
$
6,668

Discounted cash flow, Market comparables
Yield
0% to 79%

9
 %
Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other
2,943

Enterprise value/EBITDA multiple
1x to 20x

7x

Trading account assets – Non-U.S. sovereign debt
594

Prepayment speed
5% to 40%

17
 %
Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans and ABS
1,542

Default rate
1% to 5%

4
 %
AFS debt securities – Other taxable securities
1,560

Loss severity
25% to 40%

37
 %
Loans and leases
29

Duration
0 years to 5 years

3 years

 
 
Price
$0 to $105

$70
Auction rate securities
$
1,206

Discounted cash flow, Market comparables
Price
$60 to $100

$96
Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other
96

 
 
AFS debt securities – Other taxable securities
496

 
 
 
AFS debt securities – Tax-exempt securities
614

 
 
 
Structured liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
$
(2,349
)
Industry standard derivative pricing (2, 3)
Equity correlation
17% to 98%

64
 %
 
 
Long-dated equity volatilities
5% to 68%

25
 %
 
 
Long-dated volatilities (IR)
0% to 2%

1
 %
Net derivatives assets
 
 
 
 
 
Credit derivatives
$
126

Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model
Yield
0% to 25%

11
 %
 
 
Upfront points
1 points to 100 points

66 points

 
 
Spread to index
25 bps to 475 bps

159 bps

 
 
Credit correlation
23% to 99%

52
 %
 
 
Prepayment speed
0% to 20% CPR

10
 %
 
 
Default rate
4% CDR

n/a

 
 
Loss severity
35
%
n/a

Equity derivatives
$
(1,377
)
Industry standard derivative pricing (2)
Equity correlation
17% to 98%

64
%
 
 
Long-dated equity volatilities
5% to 68%

25
%
Commodity derivatives
$
8

Discounted cash flow, Industry standard derivative pricing (2)
Natural gas forward price
$3/MMBtu to $8/MMBtu

$5/MMBtu

 
 
Correlation
67% to 93%

87
 %
 
 
Volatilities
11% to 98%

37
 %
Interest rate derivatives
$
710

Industry standard derivative pricing (3)
Correlation (IR/IR)
14% to 99%

48
 %
 
 
Correlation (FX/IR)
-30% to 40%

-6
 %
 
 
Long-dated inflation rates
0% to 3%

2
 %
 
 
Long-dated inflation volatilities
0% to 2%

1
 %
Total net derivative assets
$
(533
)
 
 
 
 
(1) 
The categories are aggregated based upon product type which differs from financial statement classification. The following is a reconciliation to the line items in the table on page 223: Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other of $3.0 billion, Trading account assets – Non-U.S. sovereign debt of $594 million, Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans and ABS of $1.9 billion, AFS debt securities – Other taxable securities of $2.1 billion, AFS debt securities – Tax-exempt securities of $614 million, Loans and leases of $2.0 billion and LHFS of $173 million.
(2) 
Includes models such as Monte Carlo simulation and Black-Scholes.
(3) 
Includes models such as Monte Carlo simulation, Black-Scholes and other methods that model the joint dynamics of interest, inflation and foreign exchange rates.
CPR = Constant Prepayment Rate
CDR = Constant Default Rate
EBITDA = Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
MMBtu = Million British thermal units
IR = Interest Rate
FX = Foreign Exchange
n/a = not applicable


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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
Inputs
Financial Instrument
Fair Value
Valuation
Technique
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
Ranges of
Inputs
Weighted Average
Loans and Securities (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Instruments backed by residential real estate assets
$
3,443

Discounted cash flow, Market comparables
Yield
2% to 25%
6
 %
Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans and ABS
363

Prepayment speed
0% to 35% CPR
9
 %
Loans and leases
2,151

Default rate
1% to 20% CDR
6
 %
Loans held-for-sale
929

Loss severity
21% to 80%
35
 %
Commercial loans, debt securities and other
$
12,135

Discounted cash flow, Market comparables
Yield
0% to 45%
5
 %
Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other
3,462

Enterprise value/EBITDA multiple
0x to 24x
7x

Trading account assets – Non-U.S. sovereign debt
468

Prepayment speed
5% to 40%
19
 %
Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans and ABS
4,268

Default rate
1% to 5%
4
 %
AFS debt securities – Other taxable securities
3,031

Loss severity
25% to 42%
36
 %
Loans and leases
906

Duration
1 year to 5 years
4 years

Auction rate securities
$
1,719

Discounted cash flow, Market comparables
Project tender price/Refinancing level
60% to 100%
96
 %
Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other
97

 
 
AFS debt securities – Other taxable securities
816

 
 
 
AFS debt securities – Tax-exempt securities
806

 
 
 
Structured liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt 
$
(1,990
)
Industry standard derivative pricing (2, 3)
Equity correlation
18% to 98%
70
 %
 
 
Long-dated equity volatilities
4% to 63%
27
 %
 
 
Long-dated volatilities (IR)
0% to 2%
1
 %
Net derivatives assets
 
 
 
 
 
Credit derivatives
$
1,008

Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model
Yield
3% to 25%
14
 %
 
 
Upfront points
0 points to 100 points
63 points

 
 
Spread to index
-1,407 bps to 1,741 bps
91 bps

 
 
Credit correlation
14% to 99%
47
 %
 
 
Prepayment speed
3% to 40% CPR
13
 %
 
 
Default rate
1% to 5% CDR
3
 %
 
 
Loss severity
20% to 42%
35
 %
Equity derivatives
$
(1,596
)
Industry standard derivative pricing (2)
Equity correlation
18% to 98%
70
 %
 
 
Long-dated equity volatilities
4% to 63%
27
 %
Commodity derivatives
$
6

Discounted cash flow, Industry standard derivative pricing (2)
Natural gas forward price
$3/MMBtu to $11/MMBtu
$6/MMBtu

 
 
Correlation
47% to 89%
81
 %
 
 
Volatilities
9% to 109%
30
 %
Interest rate derivatives
$
558

Industry standard derivative pricing (3)
Correlation (IR/IR)
24% to 99%
60
 %
 
 
Correlation (FX/IR)
-30% to 40%
-4
 %
 
 
Long-dated inflation rates
0% to 3%
2
 %
 
 
Long-dated inflation volatilities
0% to 2%
1
 %
Total net derivative assets
$
(24
)
 
 
 
 
(1)
The categories are aggregated based upon product type which differs from financial statement classification. The following is a reconciliation to the line items in the table on page 224: Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other of $3.6 billion, Trading account assets – Non-U.S. sovereign debt of $468 million, Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans and ABS of $4.6 billion, AFS debt securities – Other taxable securities of $3.8 billion, AFS debt securities – Tax-exempt securities of $806 million, Loans and leases of $3.1 billion and LHFS of $929 million.
(2) 
Includes models such as Monte Carlo simulation and Black-Scholes.
(3) 
Includes models such as Monte Carlo simulation, Black-Scholes and other methods that model the joint dynamics of interest, inflation and foreign exchange rates.
CPR = Constant Prepayment Rate
CDR = Constant Default Rate
EBITDA = Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
MMBtu = Million British thermal units
IR = Interest Rate
FX = Foreign Exchange


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In the tables above, instruments backed by residential real estate assets include RMBS, whole loans and mortgage CDOs. Commercial loans, debt securities and other include corporate CLOs and CDOs, commercial loans and bonds, and securities backed by non-real estate assets. Structured liabilities primarily include equity-linked notes that are accounted for under the fair value option.

In addition to the instruments in the tables above, the Corporation held $340 million and $767 million of instruments at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisting primarily of certain direct private equity investments and private equity funds that were classified as Level 3 and reported within other assets. Valuations of direct private equity investments are based on the most recent company financial information. Inputs generally include market and acquisition comparables, entry level multiples, as well as other variables. The Corporation selects a valuation methodology (e.g., market comparables) for each investment and, in certain instances, multiple inputs are weighted to derive the most representative value. Discounts are applied as appropriate to consider the lack of liquidity and marketability versus publicly-traded companies. For private equity funds, fair value is determined using the net asset value as provided by the individual fund's general partner.

The Corporation uses multiple market approaches in valuing certain of its Level 3 financial instruments. For example, market comparables and discounted cash flows are used together. For a given product, such as corporate debt securities, market comparables may be used to estimate some of the unobservable inputs and then these inputs are incorporated into a discounted cash flow model. Therefore, the balances disclosed encompass both of these techniques.

The level of aggregation and diversity within the products disclosed in the tables result in certain ranges of inputs being wide and unevenly distributed across asset and liability categories. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, weighted averages are disclosed for all loans, securities, structured liabilities and net derivative assets.

For more information on the inputs and techniques used in the valuation of MSRs, see Note 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights.

Sensitivity of Fair Value Measurements to Changes in Unobservable Inputs

Loans and Securities

For instruments backed by residential real estate assets and commercial loans, debt securities and other, a significant increase in market yields, default rates, loss severities or duration would result in a significantly lower fair value for long positions. Short positions would be impacted in a directionally opposite way. The impact of changes in prepayment speeds would have differing impacts depending on the seniority of the instrument and, in the case of CLOs, whether prepayments can be reinvested.

For auction rate securities, a significant increase in price and/or projected tender price/refinancing levels would result in a significantly higher fair value.

Structured Liabilities and Derivatives

For credit derivatives, a significant increase in market yield, including spreads to indices, upfront points (i.e., a single upfront payment made by a protection buyer at inception), default rates or loss severities would result in a significantly lower fair value for protection sellers and higher fair value for protection buyers. The impact of changes in prepayment speeds would have differing impacts depending on the seniority of the instrument and, in the case of CLOs, whether prepayments can be reinvested.

Structured credit derivatives, which include tranched portfolio CDS and derivatives with derivative product company (DPC) and monoline counterparties, are impacted by credit correlation, including default and wrong-way correlation. Default correlation is a parameter that describes the degree of dependence among credit default rates within a credit portfolio that underlies a credit derivative instrument. The sensitivity of this input on the fair value varies depending on the level of subordination of the tranche. For senior tranches that are net purchases of protection, a significant increase in default correlation would result in a significantly higher fair value. Net short protection positions would be impacted in a directionally opposite way. Wrong-way correlation is a parameter that describes the probability that as exposure to a counterparty increases, the credit quality of the counterparty decreases. A significantly higher degree of wrong-way correlation between a DPC counterparty and underlying derivative exposure would result in a significantly lower fair value.

For equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives and structured liabilities, a significant change in long-dated rates and volatilities and correlation inputs (e.g., the degree of correlation between an equity security and an index, between two different interest rates, or between interest rates and foreign exchange rates) would result in a significant impact to the fair value; however, the magnitude and direction of the impact depends on whether the Corporation is long or short the exposure.


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Nonrecurring Fair Value

The Corporation holds certain assets that are measured at fair value, but only in certain situations (e.g., impairment) and these measurements are referred to herein as nonrecurring. These assets primarily include LHFS, certain loans and leases, and foreclosed properties. The amounts below represent only balances measured at fair value during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and still held as of the reporting date.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Gains (Losses)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
197

 
$
32

 
$
(17
)
 
$
(6
)
Loans and leases
9

 
4,298

 
(286
)
 
(671
)
Foreclosed properties (1)

 
1,145

 
(21
)
 
(34
)
Other assets
24

 

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
4,266

 
$
274

 
$
1

 
$
(66
)
Loans and leases
23

 
5,114

 
(281
)
 
(985
)
Foreclosed properties (1)
17

 
1,293

 
(31
)
 
(37
)
Other assets
78

 
10

 
(7
)
 
(15
)
(1) 
Amounts are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and represent fair value of, and related losses on, foreclosed properties that were written down subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed properties.

The table below presents information about significant unobservable inputs related to the Corporation's nonrecurring Level 3 financial assets and liabilities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Quantitative Information about Nonrecurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
 
September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
Inputs
Financial Instrument
Fair Value
Valuation
Technique
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
Ranges of
Inputs
Weighted Average
Instruments backed by residential real estate assets
$
4,298

Market comparables
OREO discount
0% to 28%
8
%
Loans and leases
4,298

Cost to sell
8%
n/a

 
December 31, 2013
Instruments backed by residential real estate assets
$
5,240

Market comparables
OREO discount
0% to 19%
8
%
Loans and leases
5,240

Cost to sell
8%
n/a

n/a = not applicable

Instruments backed by residential real estate assets represent residential mortgages where the loan has been written down to the fair value of the underlying collateral. In addition to the instruments disclosed in the table above, the Corporation holds foreclosed residential properties where the fair value is based on unadjusted third-party appraisals or broker price opinions. Appraisals are generally conducted every 90 days. Factors considered in determining the fair value include geographic sales trends, the value of comparable surrounding properties as well as the condition of the property.

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NOTE 15 – Fair Value Option

The Corporation elects to account for certain financial instruments under the fair value option. For more information on the primary financial instruments for which the fair value option elections have been made, see Note 21 – Fair Value Option to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The table below provides information about the fair value carrying amount and the contractual principal outstanding of assets and liabilities accounted for under the fair value option at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Fair Value Option Elections
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in millions)
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
 
Contractual
Principal
Outstanding
 
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Less Unpaid
Principal
 
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
 
Contractual
Principal
Outstanding
 
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Less Unpaid
Principal
Loans reported as trading account assets (1)
$
3,735

 
$
6,514

 
$
(2,779
)
 
$
2,406

 
$
4,541

 
$
(2,135
)
Trading inventory – other
5,639

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
5,475

 
n/a

 
n/a

Consumer and commercial loans
8,183

 
8,427

 
(244
)
 
10,042

 
10,423

 
(381
)
Loans held-for-sale
5,455

 
5,512

 
(57
)
 
6,656

 
6,996

 
(340
)
Securities financing agreements
93,818

 
93,232

 
586

 
109,298

 
109,032

 
266

Other assets
255

 
270

 
(15
)
 
278

 
270

 
8

Long-term deposits
1,520

 
1,429

 
91

 
1,899

 
1,797

 
102

Unfunded loan commitments
322

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
354

 
n/a

 
n/a

Short-term borrowings
2,418

 
2,418

 

 
1,520

 
1,520

 

Long-term debt (2)
40,048

 
40,513

 
(465
)
 
47,035

 
46,669

 
366

(1) 
A significant portion of the loans reported as trading account assets are distressed loans which trade and were purchased at a deep discount to par, and the remainder are loans with a fair value near contractual principal outstanding.
(2) 
Includes structured liabilities with a fair value of $39.0 billion and contractual principal outstanding of $39.4 billion at September 30, 2014 compared to $40.7 billion and $39.7 billion at December 31, 2013.
n/a = not applicable


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The following tables provide information about where changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for under the fair value option are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Of the changes in fair value for LHFS, losses of $3 million and gains $46 million were attributable to changes in borrower-specific credit risk for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to gains of $52 million and $119 million for the same periods in 2013. Of the changes in fair value for loans, gains of $1 million and $80 million were attributable to changes in borrower-specific credit risk for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to losses of $13 million and gains of $111 million for the same periods in 2013. Of the changes in fair value for loans reported as trading account assets, gains of $30 million and $31 million were attributable to changes in borrower-specific credit risk for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 compared to gains of $36 million and $55 million for the same periods in 2013.

Gains (Losses) Relating to Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Trading
Account
Profits
(Losses)
 
Mortgage
Banking
Income
(Loss)
 
Other
Income
(Loss)
 
Total
Loans reported as trading account assets
$
(89
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(89
)
Trading inventory – other (1)
82

 

 

 
82

Consumer and commercial loans
(62
)
 

 
5

 
(57
)
Loans held-for-sale (2)
(32
)
 
119

 
(16
)
 
71

Securities financing agreements
(40
)
 

 

 
(40
)
Long-term deposits
13

 

 
3

 
16

Unfunded loan commitments

 

 
6

 
6

Short-term borrowings
(2
)
 

 

 
(2
)
Long-term debt (3)
725

 

 
137

 
862

Total
$
595

 
$
119

 
$
135

 
$
849

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Loans reported as trading account assets
$
46

 
$

 
$

 
$
46

Trading inventory – other (1)
150

 

 

 
150

Consumer and commercial loans
1

 
(38
)
 
30

 
(7
)
Loans held-for-sale (2)
5

 
174

 
79

 
258

Securities financing agreements
(23
)
 

 

 
(23
)
Other assets

 

 
(47
)
 
(47
)
Long-term deposits
(6
)
 

 
13

 
7

Asset-backed secured financings

 
(20
)
 

 
(20
)
Unfunded loan commitments

 

 
76

 
76

Short-term borrowings
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 
9

 

 
9

Long-term debt (3)
(191
)
 

 
(152
)
 
(343
)
Total
$
(19
)
 
$
125

 
$
(1
)
 
$
105

(1) 
The gains (losses) in trading account profits (losses) are primarily offset by gains (losses) on trading liabilities that hedge these assets.
(2) 
Includes the value of interest rate lock commitments on loans funded, including those sold during the period.
(3) 
The majority of the net gains (losses) in trading account profits (losses) relate to the embedded derivative in structured liabilities and are offset by gains (losses) on derivatives and securities that hedge these liabilities. The net gains (losses) in other income (loss) relate to the impact on structured liabilities of changes in the Corporation's credit spreads.

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Gains (Losses) Relating to Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in millions)
Trading
Account
Profits
(Losses)
 
Mortgage
Banking
Income
(Loss)
 
Other
Income
(Loss)
 
Total
Loans reported as trading account assets
$
(41
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(41
)
Trading inventory – other (1)
(208
)
 

 

 
(208
)
Consumer and commercial loans
(44
)
 

 
110

 
66

Loans held-for-sale (2)
(36
)
 
555

 
54

 
573

Securities financing agreements
(75
)
 

 

 
(75
)
Long-term deposits
24

 

 
(9
)
 
15

Unfunded loan commitments

 

 
20

 
20

Short-term borrowings
52

 

 

 
52

Long-term debt (3)
98

 

 
402

 
500

Total
$
(230
)
 
$
555

 
$
577

 
$
902

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Loans reported as trading account assets
$
85

 
$

 
$

 
$
85

Trading inventory – other (1)
649

 

 

 
649

Consumer and commercial loans
2

 
(38
)
 
182

 
146

Loans held-for-sale (2)
(2
)
 
685

 
38

 
721

Securities financing agreements
(39
)
 

 

 
(39
)
Other assets

 

 
(86
)
 
(86
)
Long-term deposits
30

 

 
67

 
97

Asset-backed secured financings

 
(71
)
 

 
(71
)
Unfunded loan commitments

 

 
122

 
122

Short-term borrowings
(29
)
 

 

 
(29
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 
31

 

 
31

Long-term debt (3)
(100
)
 

 
(232
)
 
(332
)
Total
$
596

 
$
607

 
$
91

 
$
1,294

(1) 
The gains (losses) in trading account profits (losses) are primarily offset by gains (losses) on trading liabilities that hedge these assets.
(2) 
Includes the value of interest rate lock commitments on loans funded, including those sold during the period.
(3) 
The majority of the net gains (losses) in trading account profits (losses) relate to the embedded derivative in structured liabilities and are offset by gains (losses) on derivatives and securities that hedge these liabilities. The net gains (losses) in other income (loss) relate to the impact on structured liabilities of changes in the Corporation's credit spreads.



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NOTE 16 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair values of financial instruments and their classifications within the fair value hierarchy have been derived using methodologies described in Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements. The following disclosures include financial instruments where only a portion of the ending balance at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Short-term Financial Instruments

The carrying value of short-term financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, time deposits placed and other short-term investments, federal funds sold and purchased, certain resale and repurchase agreements, customer and other receivables, customer payables (within accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet), and short-term borrowings approximates the fair value of these instruments. These financial instruments generally expose the Corporation to limited credit risk and have no stated maturities or have short-term maturities and carry interest rates that approximate market. The Corporation elected to account for certain resale and repurchase agreements under the fair value option.

Under the fair value hierarchy, cash and cash equivalents are classified as Level 1. Time deposits placed and other short-term investments, such as U.S. government securities and short-term commercial paper, are classified as Level 1 and Level 2. Federal funds sold and purchased are classified as Level 2. Resale and repurchase agreements are classified as Level 2 because they are generally short-dated and/or variable-rate instruments collateralized by U.S. government or agency securities. Customer and other receivables primarily consist of margin loans, servicing advances and other accounts receivable and are classified as Level 2 and Level 3. Customer payables and short-term borrowings are classified as Level 2.

Held-to-maturity Debt Securities

HTM debt securities, which consist primarily of U.S. agency debt securities, are classified as Level 2 using the same methodologies as AFS U.S. agency debt securities. For more information on HTM debt securities, see Note 3 – Securities.

Loans

The fair values for commercial and consumer loans are generally determined by discounting both principal and interest cash flows expected to be collected using a discount rate for similar instruments with adjustments that the Corporation believes a market participant would consider in determining fair value. The Corporation estimates the cash flows expected to be collected using internal credit risk, interest rate and prepayment risk models that incorporate the Corporation's best estimate of current key assumptions, such as default rates, loss severity and prepayment speeds for the life of the loan. The carrying value of loans is presented net of the applicable allowance for loan losses and excludes leases. The Corporation elected to account for certain commercial loans and residential mortgage loans under the fair value option.

Deposits

The fair value for certain deposits with stated maturities was determined by discounting contractual cash flows using current market rates for instruments with similar maturities. The carrying value of non-U.S. time deposits approximates fair value. For deposits with no stated maturities, the carrying value was considered to approximate fair value and does not take into account the significant value of the cost advantage and stability of the Corporation's long-term relationships with depositors. The Corporation accounts for certain long-term fixed-rate deposits under the fair value option.

Long-term Debt

The Corporation uses quoted market prices, when available, to estimate fair value for its long-term debt. When quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on current market interest rates and credit spreads for debt with similar terms and maturities. The Corporation accounts for certain structured liabilities under the fair value option.


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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying values and fair values by fair value hierarchy of certain financial instruments where only a portion of the ending balance was carried at fair value at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are presented in the table below.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
Fair Value
(Dollars in millions)
Carrying
Value
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Carrying
Value
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
851,868

 
$
94,784

 
$
775,062

 
$
869,846

 
$
885,724

 
$
102,564

 
$
789,273

 
$
891,837

Loans held-for-sale
7,909

 
7,357

 
553

 
7,910

 
11,362

 
8,872

 
2,613

 
11,485

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
1,111,981

 
1,112,281

 

 
1,112,281

 
1,119,271

 
1,119,512

 

 
1,119,512

Long-term debt
250,115

 
257,360

 
2,349

 
259,709

 
249,674

 
257,402

 
1,990

 
259,392


Commercial Unfunded Lending Commitments

Fair values were generally determined using a discounted cash flow valuation approach which is applied using market-based CDS or internally developed benchmark credit curves. The Corporation accounts for certain loan commitments under the fair value option.

The carrying values and fair values of the Corporation's commercial unfunded lending commitments were $851 million and $3.5 billion at September 30, 2014, and $830 million and $3.7 billion at December 31, 2013. Commercial unfunded lending commitments are primarily classified as Level 3. The carrying value of these commitments is classified in accrued expenses and other liabilities.

The Corporation does not estimate the fair values of consumer unfunded lending commitments because, in many instances, the Corporation can reduce or cancel these commitments by providing notice to the borrower. For more information on commitments, see Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies.


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NOTE 17 – Mortgage Servicing Rights

The Corporation accounts for consumer MSRs at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in mortgage banking income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The Corporation manages the risk in these MSRs with securities including MBS and U.S. Treasuries, as well as certain derivatives such as options and interest rate swaps, which are not designated as accounting hedges. The securities used to manage the risk in the MSRs are classified in other assets with changes in the fair value of the securities and the related interest income recorded in mortgage banking income.

The table below presents activity for residential mortgage and home equity MSRs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Rollforward of Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Balance, beginning of period
$
4,368

 
$
5,827

 
$
5,042

 
$
5,716

Additions
203

 
129

 
581

 
399

Sales
(1
)
 
(729
)
 
(47
)
 
(1,774
)
Amortization of expected cash flows (1)
(232
)
 
(240
)
 
(699
)
 
(814
)
Impact of changes in interest rates and other market factors (2)
(10
)
 
24

 
(637
)
 
1,162

Model and other cash flow assumption changes: (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Projected cash flows, including changes in costs to service loans
(82
)
 
9

 
(36
)
 
23

Impact of changes in the Home Price Index
5

 
(197
)
 
(2
)
 
(399
)
Impact of changes to the prepayment model
(18
)
 
206

 
142

 
609

Other model changes (4)
10

 
29

 
(101
)
 
136

Balance, September 30
$
4,243

 
$
5,058

 
$
4,243

 
$
5,058

Mortgage loans serviced for investors (in billions)
$
507

 
$
616

 
$
507

 
$
616

(1) 
Represents the net change in fair value of the MSR asset due to the recognition of modeled cash flows.
(2) 
These amounts reflect the changes in modeled MSR fair value primarily due to observed changes in interest rates, volatility, spreads and the shape of the forward swap curve.
(3) 
These amounts reflect periodic adjustments to the valuation model to reflect changes in the modeled relationship between inputs and their impact on projected cash flows as well as changes in certain cash flow assumptions such as cost to service and ancillary income per loan.
(4) 
These amounts include the impact of periodic recalibrations of the model to reflect changes in the relationship between market interest rate spreads and projected cash flows. Also included is a decrease of $127 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to changes in option-adjusted spread rate assumptions.

The Corporation primarily uses an option-adjusted spread (OAS) valuation approach which factors in prepayment risk to determine the fair value of MSRs. This approach consists of projecting servicing cash flows under multiple interest rate scenarios and discounting these cash flows using risk-adjusted discount rates. In addition to updating the valuation model for interest, discount and prepayment rates, periodic adjustments are made to recalibrate the valuation model for factors used to project cash flows. The changes to the factors capture the effect of variances related to actual versus estimated servicing proceeds.


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Significant economic assumptions in estimating the fair value of MSRs at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are presented below. The change in fair value as a result of changes in OAS rates is included within "Model and other cash flow assumption changes" in the Rollforward of Mortgage Servicing Rights table. The weighted-average life is not an input in the valuation model but is a product of both changes in market rates of interest and changes in model and other cash flow assumptions. The weighted-average life represents the average period of time that the MSRs' cash flows are expected to be received. Absent other changes, an increase (decrease) to the weighted-average life would generally result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of the MSRs.

Significant Economic Assumptions
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Fixed
 
Adjustable
 
Fixed
 
Adjustable
Weighted-average OAS
4.45
%
 
7.52
%
 
3.97
%
 
7.61
%
Weighted-average life, in years
5.08

 
2.93

 
5.70

 
2.86


The table below presents the sensitivity of the weighted-average lives and fair value of MSRs to changes in modeled assumptions. These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the amounts indicate, changes in fair value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of MSRs that continue to be held by the Corporation is calculated without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities. The below sensitivities do not reflect any hedge strategies that may be undertaken to mitigate such risk.

Sensitivity Impacts
 
September 30, 2014
 
Change in Weighted-average Lives
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Fixed
 
Adjustable
 
Change in
Fair Value
Prepayment rates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impact of 10% decrease
0.24

 
years
 
0.19

 
years
 
$
244

Impact of 20% decrease
0.50

 
 
 
0.40

 
 
 
515

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impact of 10% increase
(0.21
)
 
 
 
(0.16
)
 
 
 
(220
)
Impact of 20% increase
(0.40
)
 
 
 
(0.31
)
 
 
 
(420
)
OAS level
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impact of 100 bps decrease
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
202

Impact of 200 bps decrease
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
423

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impact of 100 bps increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(186
)
Impact of 200 bps increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(358
)


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NOTE 18 – Business Segment Information

The Corporation reports the results of its operations through five business segments: Consumer & Business Banking (CBB), Consumer Real Estate Services (CRES), Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM), Global Banking and Global Markets, with the remaining operations recorded in All Other.

Consumer & Business Banking

CBB offers a diversified range of credit, banking and investment products and services to consumers and businesses. CBB product offerings include traditional savings accounts, money market savings accounts, CDs and IRAs, noninterest- and interest-bearing checking accounts, investment accounts and products as well as credit and debit cards to consumers and small businesses in the U.S. Customers and clients have access to a franchise network that stretches coast to coast through 31 states and the District of Columbia. The franchise network includes approximately 4,900 banking centers, 15,700 ATMs, nationwide call centers, and online and mobile platforms. CBB also offers a wide range of lending-related products and services, integrated working capital management and treasury solutions to clients through a network of offices and client relationship teams along with various product partners to U.S.-based companies generally with annual sales of $1 million to $50 million.

Consumer Real Estate Services

CRES provides an extensive line of consumer real estate products and services to customers nationwide. CRES products include fixed- and adjustable-rate first-lien mortgage loans for home purchase and refinancing needs, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans. First mortgage products are generally either sold into the secondary mortgage market to investors, while retaining MSRs and the Bank of America customer relationships, or are held on the balance sheet in Home Loans or in All Other for ALM purposes. Newly originated HELOCs and home equity loans are retained on the CRES balance sheet. CRES services mortgage loans, including those loans it owns, loans owned by other business segments and All Other, and loans owned by outside investors.

The financial results of the on-balance sheet loans are reported in the segment that owns the loans or in All Other. CRES is not impacted by the Corporation's first mortgage production retention decisions as CRES is compensated for loans held for ALM purposes on a management accounting basis, with a corresponding offset recorded in All Other, and for servicing loans owned by other business segments and All Other.

Global Wealth & Investment Management

GWIM provides comprehensive wealth management solutions to a broad base of clients from emerging affluent to ultra high net worth. These services include investment and brokerage services, estate and financial planning, fiduciary portfolio management, cash and liability management, and specialty asset management. GWIM also provides retirement and benefit plan services, philanthropic management and asset management to individual and institutional clients.

Global Banking

Global Banking provides a wide range of lending-related products and services, integrated working capital management and treasury solutions to clients, and underwriting and advisory services through the Corporation's network of offices and client relationship teams. Global Banking's lending products and services include commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, real estate lending and asset-based lending. Global Banking's treasury solutions business includes treasury management, foreign exchange and short-term investing options. Global Banking also works with clients to provide investment banking products such as debt and equity underwriting and distribution, and merger-related and other advisory services. The economics of most investment banking and underwriting activities are shared primarily between Global Banking and Global Markets based on the activities performed by each segment. Global Banking clients generally include middle-market companies, commercial real estate firms, auto dealerships, not-for-profit companies, large global corporations, financial institutions and leasing clients.


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Global Markets

Global Markets offers sales and trading services, including research, to institutional clients across fixed-income, credit, currency, commodity and equity businesses. Global Markets product coverage includes securities and derivative products in both the primary and secondary markets. Global Markets provides market-making, financing, securities clearing, settlement and custody services globally to institutional investor clients in support of their investing and trading activities. Global Markets also works with commercial and corporate clients to provide risk management products using interest rate, equity, credit, currency and commodity derivatives, foreign exchange, fixed-income and mortgage-related products. As a result of market-making activities in these products, Global Markets may be required to manage risk in a broad range of financial products including government securities, equity and equity-linked securities, high-grade and high-yield corporate debt securities, syndicated loans, MBS, commodities and ABS. In addition, the economics of most investment banking and underwriting activities are shared primarily between Global Markets and Global Banking based on the activities performed by each segment.

All Other

All Other consists of ALM activities, equity investments, the international consumer card business, liquidating businesses, residual expense allocations and other. ALM activities encompass the whole-loan residential mortgage portfolio and investment securities, interest rate and foreign currency risk management activities including the residual net interest income allocation, the impact of certain allocation methodologies and accounting hedge ineffectiveness. The results of certain ALM activities are allocated to the business segments. Additionally, certain residential mortgage loans that are managed by CRES are held in All Other.

Basis of Presentation

The management accounting and reporting process derives segment and business results by utilizing allocation methodologies for revenue and expense. The net income derived for the businesses is dependent upon revenue and cost allocations using an activity-based costing model, funds transfer pricing, and other methodologies and assumptions management believes are appropriate to reflect the results of the business.

Total revenue, net of interest expense, includes net interest income on an FTE basis and noninterest income. The adjustment of net interest income to an FTE basis results in a corresponding increase in income tax expense. The segment results also reflect certain revenue and expense methodologies that are utilized to determine net income. The net interest income of the businesses includes the results of a funds transfer pricing process that matches assets and liabilities with similar interest rate sensitivity and maturity characteristics. In segments where the total of liabilities and equity exceeds assets, which are generally deposit-taking segments, the Corporation allocates assets to match liabilities. Net interest income of the business segments also includes an allocation of net interest income generated by certain of the Corporation's ALM activities. In addition, the business segments are impacted by the migration of customers and clients and their deposit and loan balances between client-managed businesses. Subsequent to the date of migration, the associated net interest income, noninterest income and noninterest expense are recorded in the business to which the customers or clients migrated.

The Corporation's ALM activities include an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of various derivatives and cash instruments to manage fluctuations in earnings and capital that are caused by interest rate volatility. The Corporation's goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity so that movements in interest rates do not significantly adversely affect earnings and capital. The results of a majority of the Corporation's ALM activities are allocated to the business segments and fluctuate based on the performance of the ALM activities. ALM activities include external product pricing decisions including deposit pricing strategies, the effects of the Corporation's internal funds transfer pricing process and the net effects of other ALM activities.

Certain expenses not directly attributable to a specific business segment are allocated to the segments. The most significant of these expenses include data and item processing costs and certain centralized or shared functions. Data processing costs are allocated to the segments based on equipment usage. Item processing costs are allocated to the segments based on the volume of items processed for each segment. The costs of certain other centralized or shared functions are allocated based on methodologies that reflect utilization.


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The following tables present net income (loss) and the components thereto (with net interest income on an FTE basis) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and total assets at September 30, 2014 and 2013 for each business segment, as well as All Other.

Business Segments
 
 
 
 
At and for the Three Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
 
 
Total Corporation (1)
 
Consumer & Business Banking
 
Consumer Real Estate Services
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
10,444

 
$
10,479

 
$
4,952

 
$
5,056

 
$
719

 
$
733

Noninterest income
10,990

 
11,264

 
2,559

 
2,468

 
374

 
844

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
21,434

 
21,743

 
7,511

 
7,524

 
1,093

 
1,577

Provision for credit losses
636

 
296

 
617

 
761

 
286

 
(308
)
Amortization of intangibles
234

 
270

 
101

 
126

 

 

Other noninterest expense
19,908

 
16,119

 
3,878

 
3,841

 
7,275

 
3,403

Income (loss) before income taxes
656

 
5,058

 
2,915

 
2,796

 
(6,468
)
 
(1,518
)
Income tax expense (benefit) (FTE basis)
888

 
2,561

 
1,059

 
1,009

 
(1,284
)
 
(528
)
Net income (loss)
$
(232
)
 
$
2,497

 
$
1,856

 
$
1,787

 
$
(5,184
)
 
$
(990
)
Period-end total assets
$
2,123,613

 
$
2,126,653

 
$
612,684

 
$
588,676

 
$
103,309

 
$
115,407

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Wealth &
Investment Management
 
Global Banking
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net interest income (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
$
1,460

 
$
1,478

 
$
2,249

 
$
2,201

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
3,206

 
2,912

 
1,844

 
1,807

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
4,666

 
4,390

 
4,093

 
4,008

Provision for credit losses
 
 
 
 
(15
)
 
23

 
(32
)
 
322

Amortization of intangibles
 
 
 
 
90

 
95

 
12

 
16

Other noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
3,313

 
3,152

 
1,892

 
1,907

Income before income taxes
 
 
 
 
1,278

 
1,120

 
2,221

 
1,763

Income tax expense (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
465

 
400

 
807

 
626

Net income
 
 
 
 
$
813

 
$
720

 
$
1,414

 
$
1,137

Period-end total assets
 
 
 
 
$
267,753

 
$
270,484

 
$
386,919

 
$
372,490

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Markets
 
All Other
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net interest income (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
$
988

 
$
969

 
$
76

 
$
42

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
3,148

 
2,250

 
(141
)
 
983

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
4,136

 
3,219

 
(65
)
 
1,025

Provision for credit losses
 
 
 
 
45

 
47

 
(265
)
 
(549
)
Amortization of intangibles
 
 
 
 
16

 
16

 
15

 
17

Other noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
3,320

 
2,865

 
230

 
951

Income (loss) before income taxes
 
 
 
 
755

 
291

 
(45
)
 
606

Income tax expense (benefit) (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
386

 
1,166

 
(545
)
 
(112
)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
$
369

 
$
(875
)
 
$
500

 
$
718

Period-end total assets
 
 
 
 
$
598,668

 
$
601,038

 
$
154,280

 
$
178,558

(1) 
There were no material intersegment revenues.

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Business Segments
 
 
 
 
At and for the Nine Months Ended September 30
 
 
 
 
 
Total Corporation (1)
 
Consumer & Business Banking
 
Consumer Real Estate Services
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net interest income (FTE basis)
$
30,956

 
$
32,125

 
$
14,833

 
$
15,104

 
$
2,117

 
$
2,174

Noninterest income
35,205

 
35,975

 
7,487

 
7,265

 
1,558

 
3,829

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
66,161

 
68,100

 
22,320

 
22,369

 
3,675

 
6,003

Provision for credit losses
2,056

 
3,220

 
1,963

 
2,680

 
291

 
318

Amortization of intangibles
708

 
820

 
300

 
380

 

 

Other noninterest expense
60,213

 
51,087

 
11,612

 
11,907

 
21,290

 
12,161

Income (loss) before income taxes
3,184

 
12,973

 
8,445

 
7,402

 
(17,906
)
 
(6,476
)
Income tax expense (benefit) (FTE basis)
1,401

 
4,981

 
3,118

 
2,764

 
(4,903
)
 
(2,418
)
Net income (loss)
$
1,783

 
$
7,992

 
$
5,327

 
$
4,638

 
$
(13,003
)
 
$
(4,058
)
Period-end total assets
$
2,123,613

 
$
2,126,653

 
$
612,684

 
$
588,676

 
$
103,309

 
$
115,407

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Wealth &
Investment Management
 
Global Banking
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net interest income (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
$
4,430

 
$
4,579

 
$
6,791

 
$
6,613

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
9,372

 
8,731

 
5,750

 
5,563

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
13,802

 
13,310

 
12,541

 
12,176

Provision for credit losses
 
 
 
 

 
30

 
365

 
634

Amortization of intangibles
 
 
 
 
277

 
293

 
35

 
48

Other noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
9,930

 
9,477

 
5,797

 
5,560

Income before income taxes
 
 
 
 
3,595

 
3,510

 
6,344

 
5,934

Income tax expense (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
1,327

 
1,311

 
2,342

 
2,216

Net income
 
 
 
 
$
2,268

 
$
2,199

 
$
4,002

 
$
3,718

Period-end total assets
 
 
 
 
$
267,753

 
$
270,484

 
$
386,919

 
$
372,490

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Markets
 
All Other
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net interest income (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
$
2,937

 
$
3,086

 
$
(152
)
 
$
569

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
10,794

 
9,106

 
244

 
1,481

Total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
13,731

 
12,192

 
92

 
2,050

Provision for credit losses
 
 
 
 
83

 
36

 
(646
)
 
(478
)
Amortization of intangibles
 
 
 
 
49

 
49

 
47

 
50

Other noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
9,226

 
8,675

 
2,358

 
3,307

Income (loss) before income taxes
 
 
 
 
4,373

 
3,432

 
(1,667
)
 
(829
)
Income tax expense (benefit) (FTE basis)
 
 
 
 
1,595

 
2,233

 
(2,078
)
 
(1,125
)
Net income
 
 
 
 
$
2,778

 
$
1,199

 
$
411

 
$
296

Period-end total assets
 
 
 
 
$
598,668

 
$
601,038

 
$
154,280

 
$
178,558

(1) 
There were no material intersegment revenues.

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The table below presents a reconciliation of the five business segments' total revenue, net of interest expense, on an FTE basis, and net income (loss) to the Consolidated Statement of Income, and total assets to the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The adjustments presented in the table below include consolidated income, expense and asset amounts not specifically allocated to individual business segments.

Business Segment Reconciliations
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30
 
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Dollars in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Segments' total revenue, net of interest expense (FTE basis)
$
21,499

 
$
20,718

 
$
66,069

 
$
66,050

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALM activities
325

 
(27
)
 
582

 
(359
)
Equity investment income
(51
)
 
1,122

 
679

 
2,217

Liquidating businesses and other
(339
)
 
(70
)
 
(1,169
)
 
192

FTE basis adjustment
(225
)
 
(213
)
 
(639
)
 
(646
)
Consolidated revenue, net of interest expense
$
21,209

 
$
21,530

 
$
65,522

 
$
67,454

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segments' net income (loss)
$
(732
)
 
$
1,779

 
$
1,372

 
$
7,696

Adjustments, net of taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALM activities
189

 
32

 
496

 
(597
)
Equity investment income
(32
)
 
707

 
424

 
1,397

Liquidating businesses and other
343

 
(21
)
 
(509
)
 
(504
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
(232
)
 
$
2,497

 
$
1,783

 
$
7,992

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
Segments' total assets
 
 
 
 
$
1,969,333

 
$
1,948,095

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALM activities, including securities portfolio
 
 
 
 
665,201

 
662,307

Equity investments
 
 
 
 
1,873

 
2,625

Liquidating businesses and other
 
 
 
 
79,234

 
71,039

Elimination of segment asset allocations to match liabilities
 
 
 
 
(592,028
)
 
(557,413
)
Consolidated total assets
 
 
 
 
$
2,123,613

 
$
2,126,653




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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

See Litigation and Regulatory Matters in Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated by reference in this Item 1, for litigation and regulatory disclosure that supplements the disclosure in Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The table below presents share repurchase activity for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The primary source of funds for cash distributions by the Corporation to its shareholders is dividends received from its banking subsidiaries. Each of the banking subsidiaries is subject to various regulatory policies and requirements relating to the payment of dividends, including requirements to maintain capital above regulatory minimums. All of the Corporation's preferred stock outstanding has preference over the Corporation's common stock with respect to the payment of dividends.

(Dollars in millions, except per share information; shares in thousands)
Common Shares
Repurchased (1)
 
Weighted-Average
Per Share Price
 
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Programs
 
Remaining Buyback Authority Amounts (2)
July 1 - 31, 2014
42

 
$
15.73

 

 
$
3,767

August 1 - 31, 2014
9

 
15.22

 

 
3,767

September 1 - 30, 2014
1

 
15.94

 

 
3,767

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
52

 


 
 
 
 
(1) 
Includes shares of the Corporation's common stock acquired by the Corporation in connection with satisfaction of tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock or restricted stock units and certain forfeitures and terminations of employment-related awards under equity incentive plans.
(2) 
On March 26, 2014, the Corporation announced that the Federal Reserve had informed the Corporation that it completed its 2014 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review and did not object to the Corporation's 2014 capital plan, which included a request to repurchase up to $4.0 billion of common stock over four quarters beginning in the second quarter of 2014. On March 26, 2014, the Corporation’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $4.0 billion of the Corporation's common stock through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 plans, over four quarters beginning with the second quarter of 2014. On April 28, 2014, the Corporation announced the suspension of the repurchase authorization previously announced on March 26, 2014. On May 27, 2014, the Corporation submitted a revised 2014 capital plan to the Federal Reserve that included no additional repurchases of common stock through the end of the first quarter of 2015 (excluding approximately $233 million of repurchases prior to April 27, 2014). On August 6, 2014, the Federal Reserve notified the Corporation that it did not object to the revised 2014 capital plan. Amounts shown in the column reflect remaining buyback authority under the March 26, 2014 authorization; however, the Corporation will not repurchase any shares of common stock pursuant to such authorization without prior approval by the Federal Reserve.

The Corporation did not have any unregistered sales of its equity securities during the three months ended September 30, 2014.



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Item 6. Exhibits
 
 
 
Exhibit 3(a)
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as in effect on the date hereof (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 3(b)
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Corporation, as in effect on the date hereof, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-6523) filed on October 1, 2014
 
 
 
Exhibit 11
 
Earnings Per Share Computation – included in Note 13 – Earnings Per Common Share to the Consolidated Financial Statements (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 12
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (1)
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 31(a)
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 31(b)
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 32(a)
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 32(b)
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 99
 
Settlement Agreement dated as of August 20, 2014 by and among the United States Department of Justice, the Attorneys General of the States of California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, and New York, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., and Banc of America Mortgage Securities, as well as their current and former subsidiaries and affiliates (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document (1)
(1) 
Filed herewith



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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
Bank of America Corporation
Registrant
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 6, 2014
 
/s/ Neil A. Cotty  
 
 
 
 
Neil A. Cotty 
Chief Accounting Officer
 


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Bank of America Corporation
Form 10-Q
Index to Exhibits

Exhibit
 
Description
 
 
 
Exhibit 3(a)
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as in effect on the date hereof (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 3(b)
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Corporation, as in effect on the date hereof, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-6523) filed on October 1, 2014
 
 
 
Exhibit 11
 
Earnings Per Share Computation – included in Note 13 – Earnings Per Common Share to the Consolidated Financial Statements (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 12
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (1)
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 31(a)
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 31(b)
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 32(a)
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 32(b)
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 99
 
Settlement Agreement dated as of August 20, 2014 by and among the United States Department of Justice, the Attorneys General of the States of California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, and New York, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., and Banc of America Mortgage Securities, as well as their current and former subsidiaries and affiliates (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document (1)
(1) 
Filed herewith



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