UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 FORM 10-Q

 

 Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2014

Commission file number: 1-10853

 

 BB&T CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

  

   
North Carolina 56-0939887
(State of Incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

   
200 West Second Street 27101

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(336) 733-2000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

  

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  [X]   No  [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer X     Accelerated filer  
         
Non-accelerated filer     (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes  [  ]   No  [X]

At March 31, 2014, 718,496,658 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $5 par value, were outstanding.

 

 

 
 
 

 

BB&T CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
March 31, 2014
INDEX
     
    Page No.
PART I  
Item 1. Financial Statements  
  Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
  Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 10
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 37
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (see Market Risk Management) 59 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 67 
PART II  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 68 
Item 1A. Risk Factors 68 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 68 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities - (not applicable.)  
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures - (not applicable.)  
Item 5. Other Information - (none to be reported.)  
Item 6. Exhibits 69 
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Glossary of Defined Terms

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

 

Term   Definition
2006 Repurchase Plan   Plan for the repurchase of up to 50 million shares of BB&T’s common stock
ACL   Allowance for credit losses
AFS   Available-for-sale
ALLL   Allowance for loan and lease losses
AOCI   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
BankAtlantic   BankAtlantic, a federal savings association acquired by BB&T from BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.
Basel III   Global regulatory standards on bank capital adequacy and liquidity published by the BCBS
BB&T   BB&T Corporation and subsidiaries
BCBS   Basel Committee on Bank Supervision
BHC   Bank holding company
BHCA   Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended
Branch Bank   Branch Banking and Trust Company
CCAR   Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review
CD   Certificate of deposit
CDI   Core deposit intangible assets
CFPB   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Colonial   Collectively, certain assets and liabilities of Colonial Bank acquired by BB&T in 2009
Company   BB&T Corporation and subsidiaries (interchangeable with "BB&T" above)
Council   Financial Stability Oversight Council
CRA   Community Reinvestment Act of 1977
CRE   Commercial real estate
Crump Insurance   The life and property and casualty insurance operations acquired from the Crump Group
DIF   Deposit Insurance Fund administered by the FDIC
Directors’ Plan   Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan
Dodd-Frank Act   Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
EPS   Earnings per common share
ERP   Enterprise resource planning
EU   European Union
EVE   Economic value of equity
Exchange Act   Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASB   Financial Accounting Standards Board
FDIC   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHA   Federal Housing Administration
FHC   Financial Holding Company
FHLB   Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLMC   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FINRA   Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association
FRB   Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
FTE   Fully taxable-equivalent
FTP   Funds transfer pricing
GAAP   Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Association
Grandbridge   Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, LLC
GSE   U.S. government-sponsored enterprise
HTM   Held-to-maturity
IMLAFA   International Money Laundering Abatement and Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001
IPV   Independent price verification
IRS   Internal Revenue Service
ISDA   International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
LHFS   Loans held for sale
LIBOR   London Interbank Offered Rate
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Term   Definition
LOB   Line of business
MBS   Mortgage-backed securities
MRLCC   Market Risk, Liquidity and Capital Committee
MSR   Mortgage servicing right
MSRB   Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
NIM   Net interest margin
NPA   Nonperforming asset
NPL   Nonperforming loan
NPR   Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
NYSE   NYSE Euronext, Inc.
OAS   Option adjusted spread
OCC   Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
OCI   Other comprehensive income (loss)
OREO   Other real estate owned
OTS   Office of Thrift Supervision
OTTI   Other-than-temporary impairment
Parent Company   BB&T Corporation, the parent company of Branch Bank and other subsidiaries
Patriot Act   Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
Peer Group   Financial holding companies included in the industry peer group index
Reform Act   Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005
RMO   Risk Management Organization
RSU   Restricted stock unit
RUFC   Reserve for unfunded lending commitments
S&P   Standard & Poor's
SBIC   Small Business Investment Company
SCAP   Supervisory Capital Assessment Program
SEC   Securities and Exchange Commission
Short-Term Borrowings   Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowed funds with original maturities of less than one year
Simulation   Interest sensitivity simulation analysis
TBA   To be announced
TDR   Troubled debt restructuring
U.S.   United States of America
U.S. Treasury   United States Department of the Treasury
UPB   Unpaid principal balance
VA   U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VaR   Value-at-risk
VIE   Variable interest entity
     
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BB&T CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
                   
          March 31,   December 31,
          2014   2013
Assets          
  Cash and due from banks $  1,722    $  1,565 
  Interest-bearing deposits with banks    354       452 
  Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements or similar          
    arrangements    144       148 
  Restricted cash    363       422 
  Trading securities at fair value    525       381 
  AFS securities at fair value ($1,361 and $1,393 covered by FDIC loss          
    share at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)    20,496       22,104 
  HTM securities (fair value of $20,423 and $17,530 at March 31, 2014          
     and December 31, 2013, respectively)    20,812       18,101 
  LHFS at fair value    1,104       1,222 
  Loans and leases ($1,819 and $2,035 covered by FDIC loss share at March 31,          
    2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)    116,528       115,917 
  ALLL    (1,642)      (1,732)
    Loans and leases, net of ALLL    114,886       114,185 
                   
  Premises and equipment    1,854       1,869 
  Goodwill    6,824       6,814 
  Core deposit and other intangible assets    546       569 
  Residential MSRs at fair value    1,008       1,047 
  Other assets ($139 and $163 of foreclosed property and other assets covered by FDIC          
    loss share at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)    14,013       14,131 
      Total assets $  184,651    $  183,010 
                   
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity          
  Deposits:          
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $  36,322    $  34,972 
    Interest-bearing deposits less than $100,000    77,962       78,330 
    Time deposits $100,000 and greater    13,192       14,173 
      Total deposits    127,476       127,475 
                   
  Short-term borrowings    3,285       4,138 
  Long-term debt    23,384       21,493 
  Accounts payable and other liabilities    6,950       7,095 
      Total liabilities    161,095       160,201 
                   
  Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)          
  Shareholders’ equity:          
    Preferred stock, $5 par, liquidation preference of $25,000 per share    2,603       2,603 
    Common stock, $5 par    3,592       3,533 
    Additional paid-in capital    6,385       6,172 
    Retained earnings    11,382       11,044 
    AOCI, net of deferred income taxes    (500)      (593)
    Noncontrolling interests    94       50 
      Total shareholders’ equity    23,556       22,809 
      Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $  184,651    $  183,010 
                   
  Common shares outstanding    718,497       706,620 
  Common shares authorized    2,000,000       2,000,000 
  Preferred shares outstanding    107       107 
  Preferred shares authorized    5,000       5,000 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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BB&T CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)
                                 
                Three Months Ended
                    March 31,
                          2014      2013 
Interest Income                      
  Interest and fees on loans and leases             $  1,295    $  1,433 
  Interest and dividends on securities                236       215 
  Interest on other earning assets                15       11 
      Total interest income                1,546       1,659 
Interest Expense                      
  Interest on deposits                60       86 
  Interest on short-term borrowings                1       1 
  Interest on long-term debt                138       150 
      Total interest expense                199       237 
Net Interest Income                1,347       1,422 
  Provision for credit losses                60       272 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses                1,287       1,150 
Noninterest Income                      
  Insurance income                427       365 
  Service charges on deposits                143       138 
  Mortgage banking income                74       180 
  Investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions                88       94 
  Bankcard fees and merchant discounts                62       59 
  Trust and investment advisory revenues                54       48 
  Checkcard fees                47       47 
  Income from bank-owned life insurance                27       28 
  FDIC loss share income, net                (84)      (59)
  Other income                71       78 
  Securities gains (losses), net                      
    Gross realized gains                6       23 
    Gross realized losses                (3)      ―   
    OTTI charges                (23)      ―   
    Non-credit portion recognized in OCI                22       ―   
      Total securities gains (losses), net                2       23 
        Total noninterest income                911       1,001 
Noninterest Expense                      
  Personnel expense                782       817 
  Occupancy and equipment expense                176       171 
  Loan-related expense                69       58 
  Professional services                33       36 
  Software expense                43       38 
  Regulatory charges                29       35 
  Amortization of intangibles                23       27 
  Foreclosed property expense                9       18 
  Merger-related and restructuring charges, net                8       5 
  Other expense                231       209 
      Total noninterest expense                1,403       1,414 
Earnings                      
  Income before income taxes                795       737 
  Provision for income taxes                217       481 
    Net Income                578       256 
  Noncontrolling interests                40       16 
  Dividends on preferred stock                37       30 
    Net Income Available to Common Shareholders             $  501    $  210 
EPS                      
    Basic             $  0.70    $  0.30 
    Diluted             $  0.69    $  0.29 
  Cash dividends declared             $  0.23    $  0.23 
                                 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding                      
    Basic                712,842       700,275 
    Diluted                724,283       711,020 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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BB&T CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
                                 
                        Three Months Ended
                        March 31,
                        2014   2013
                                 
Net Income             $  578    $  256 
OCI, Net of Tax:                      
  Change in unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs                1       14 
  Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges                11       7 
  Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on AFS securities                79       (61)
  Change in FDIC's share of unrealized (gains) losses on AFS securities                6       (13)
  Other, net                (4)      ―   
    Total OCI                93       (53)
    Total Comprehensive Income             $  671    $  203 
                                 
                                 
Income Tax Effect of Items Included in OCI:                      
  Change in unrecognized net pension and postretirement costs             $  1    $  9 
  Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges                7       3 
  Change in unrealized net gains (losses) on AFS securities                45       (37)
  Change in FDIC's share of unrealized (gains) losses on AFS securities                3       (9)
  Other, net                (1)      ―   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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BB&T CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
                                                     
                                                   
          Shares of               Additional                   Total
          Common   Preferred   Common   Paid-In   Retained       Noncontrolling   Shareholders’
          Stock   Stock   Stock   Capital   Earnings   AOCI   Interests   Equity
Balance, January 1, 2013  699,728    $  2,116    $  3,499    $  5,973    $  10,129    $  (559)   $  65    $  21,223 
Add (Deduct):                                            
  Net income  ―         ―         ―         ―         240       ―         16       256 
  Net change in AOCI  ―         ―         ―         ―         ―         (53)      ―         (53)
  Stock transactions:                                            
    In connection with equity awards  2,438       ―         12       (5)      ―         ―         ―         7 
    Shares repurchased in connection with equity awards  (726)      ―         (4)      (18)      ―         ―         ―         (22)
  Cash dividends declared on common stock  ―         ―         ―         ―         (161)      ―         ―         (161)
  Cash dividends declared on preferred stock  ―         ―         ―         ―         (30)      ―         ―         (30)
  Equity-based compensation expense  ―         ―         ―         25       ―         ―         ―         25 
  Other, net  ―         ―         ―         ―         ―         ―         (16)      (16)
Balance, March 31, 2013  701,440    $  2,116    $  3,507    $  5,975    $  10,178    $  (612)   $  65    $  21,229 
                                                     
Balance, January 1, 2014  706,620    $  2,603    $  3,533    $  6,172    $  11,044    $  (593)   $  50    $  22,809 
Add (Deduct):                                            
  Net income  ―         ―         ―         ―         538       ―         40       578 
  Net change in AOCI  ―         ―         ―         ―         ―         93       ―         93 
  Stock transactions:                                            
    In connection with equity awards  13,448       ―         67       195       ―         ―         ―         262 
    Shares repurchased in connection with equity awards  (2,155)      ―         (11)      (69)      ―         ―         ―         (80)
    Excess tax benefits in connection with equity awards  ―         ―         ―         48       ―         ―         ―         48 
    In connection with dividend reinvestment plan  192       ―         1       6       ―         ―         ―         7 
    In connection with 401(k) plan  392       ―         2       13       ―         ―         ―         15 
  Cash dividends declared on common stock  ―         ―         ―         ―         (163)      ―         ―         (163)
  Cash dividends declared on preferred stock  ―         ―         ―         ―         (37)      ―         ―         (37)
  Equity-based compensation expense  ―         ―         ―         20       ―         ―         ―         20 
  Other, net  ―         ―         ―         ―         ―         ―         4       4 
Balance, March 31, 2014  718,497    $  2,603    $  3,592    $  6,385    $  11,382    $  (500)   $  94    $  23,556 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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BB&T CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
              Three Months Ended
              March 31,
              2014   2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:          
  Net income $  578    $  256 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:          
    Provision for credit losses    60       272 
    Adjustment to income tax provision    ―         281 
    Depreciation    81       74 
    Amortization of intangibles    23       27 
    Equity-based compensation    20       25 
    (Gain) loss on securities, net    (2)      (23)
    Net write-downs/losses on foreclosed property    7       8 
    Net change in operating assets and liabilities:          
      LHFS    122       332 
      Other assets    71       65 
      Accounts payable and other liabilities    (160)      (750)
    Other, net    (168)      (136)
        Net cash from operating activities    632       431 
                       
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:          
  Proceeds from sales of AFS securities    1,080       421 
  Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of AFS securities    940       1,668 
  Purchases of AFS securities    (275)      (1,226)
  Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of HTM securities    297       1,190 
  Purchases of HTM securities    (3,013)      (724)
  Originations and purchases of loans and leases, net of principal collected    (916)      57 
  Net cash for business combinations    (10)      (6)
  Proceeds from sales of foreclosed property    64       92 
  Other, net    168       91 
        Net cash from investing activities    (1,665)      1,563 
                       
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:          
  Net change in deposits    1       (1,723)
  Net change in short-term borrowings    (853)      375 
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt    2,407       10 
  Repayment of long-term debt    (523)      (766)
  Net cash from common stock transactions    245       (15)
  Cash dividends paid on common stock    (156)      (301)
  Cash dividends paid on preferred stock    (37)      (30)
  Other, net    4       (15)
        Net cash from financing activities    1,088       (2,465)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents    55       (471)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period    2,165       3,039 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $  2,220    $  2,568 
                       
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:          
  Cash paid during the period for:          
    Interest $  172    $  234 
    Income taxes    47       91 
  Noncash investing activities:          
    Transfers of loans to foreclosed assets    123       190 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTE 1. Basis of Presentation

 

See the Glossary of Defined Terms at the beginning of this Report for terms used throughout the consolidated financial statements and related notes of this Form 10-Q.

 

General

 

These consolidated financial statements and notes are presented in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and notes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flow activity required in accordance with GAAP. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations have been made. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The information contained in the financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 should be referred to in connection with these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain amounts reported in prior periods’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported cash flows, shareholders’ equity or net income.

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change include the determination of the ACL, determination of fair value for financial instruments, valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other purchase accounting related adjustments, benefit plan obligations and expenses, and tax assets, liabilities and expense.

 

Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects. The new guidance allows an entity, provided certain criteria are met, to elect the proportional amortization method to account for these investments. The proportional amortization method allows an entity to amortize the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the amount of tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognize the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of the provision for income taxes. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to be material to the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company adopted new guidance related to Troubled Debt Restructurings. The new guidance clarifies the timing of when an in substance repossession or foreclosure of collateralized residential real property is deemed to have occurred. The guidance also requires disclosures related to the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure. The adoption of this guidance was not material to the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company adopted new guidance related to Investment Companies. The new guidance amends the criteria for an entity to qualify as an investment company and requires an investment company to measure all of its investments at fair value. The adoption of this guidance was not material to the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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NOTE 2. Securities

 

          Amortized   Gross Unrealized   Fair  
  March 31, 2014   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  AFS securities:                          
    U.S. Treasury   $  694    $  —      $  —      $  694   
    MBS issued by GSE      16,585       62       452       16,195   
    States and political subdivisions      1,890       91       68       1,913   
    Non-agency MBS      257       33       —         290   
    Other      44       —         1       43   
    Covered      966       395       —         1,361   
      Total AFS securities   $  20,436    $  581    $  521    $  20,496   
                                 
  HTM securities:                          
    U.S. Treasury   $  1,096    $  2    $  4    $  1,094   
    GSE      5,603       8       283       5,328   
    MBS issued by GSE      13,653       35       162       13,526   
    States and political subdivisions      32       1       —         33   
    Other      428       14       —         442   
      Total HTM securities   $  20,812    $  60    $  449    $  20,423   

 

          Amortized   Gross Unrealized   Fair  
  December 31, 2013   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  AFS securities:                          
    U.S. Treasury   $ 595    $  —      $  —      $ 595   
    MBS issued by GSE      18,397       78       546       17,929   
    States and political subdivisions      1,877       65       91       1,851   
    Non-agency MBS      264       27       —         291   
    Other      46       —         1       45   
    Covered securities      989       404       —         1,393   
      Total AFS securities   $  22,168    $  574    $  638    $  22,104   
                                 
  HTM securities:                          
    U.S. Treasury   $  392    $  —      $  8    $  384   
    GSE    5,603     2     397     5,208   
    MBS issued by GSE      11,636       38       220       11,454   
    States and political subdivisions      33       2       —         35   
    Other      437       12       —         449   
      Total HTM securities   $  18,101    $  54    $  625    $  17,530   

 

The fair value of covered securities included non-agency MBS of $1.0 billion and $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and states and political subdivisions securities of $314 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, securities with carrying values of approximately $9.1 billion and $11.9 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure municipal deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, other borrowings, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

 

Certain investments in marketable debt securities and MBS issued by FNMA and FHLMC exceeded ten percent of shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2014. The FNMA investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $12.8 billion and $12.4 billion, respectively. The FHLMC investments had total amortized cost and fair value of $6.0 billion and $5.8 billion, respectively.

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The following table reflects changes in credit losses on securities with OTTI (excluding covered), which were primarily non-agency MBS, where a portion of the unrealized loss was recognized in OCI.

 

          Three Months Ended  
          March 31,  
            2014     2013  
                     
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Balance at beginning of period $  78    $  98   
    Credit losses on securities without previous OTTI    1       ―     
    Reductions for securities sold/settled during the period    (3)      (5)  
  Balance at end of period $  76    $  93   

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities portfolio by contractual maturity are shown in the following table. The expected life of MBS may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay the underlying mortgage loans with or without prepayment penalties.

 

          AFS   HTM  
          Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair  
  March 31, 2014   Cost   Value   Cost   Value  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Due in one year or less   $  313    $  313    $  ―      $  ―     
  Due after one year through five years      569       579       ―         ―     
  Due after five years through ten years      502       525       6,640       6,364   
  Due after ten years      19,052       19,079       14,172       14,059   
    Total debt securities   $  20,436    $  20,496    $  20,812    $  20,423   

 

The following tables present the fair values and gross unrealized losses of investments based on the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
                                               
            Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total  
            Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized  
  March 31, 2014   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses  
                                               
            (Dollars in millions)  
  AFS securities:                                      
    MBS issued by GSE   $  8,292    $  239    $  3,359    $  213    $  11,651    $  452   
    States and political subdivisions      127       1       457       67       584       68   
    Other      35       1       —         —         35       1   
      Total   $  8,454    $  241    $  3,816    $  280    $  12,270    $  521   
                                               
  HTM securities:                                      
    U.S. Treasury   $  388    $  4    $  —      $  —      $  388    $  4   
    GSE      4,728       283       —         —         4,728       283   
    MBS issued by GSE      10,289       161       93       1       10,382       162   
      Total   $  15,405    $  448    $  93    $  1    $  15,498    $  449   

 

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            Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total  
            Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized  
  December 31, 2013   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses  
                                               
            (Dollars in millions)  
  AFS securities:                                      
    MBS issued by GSE   $  10,259    $  406    $  1,935    $  140    $  12,194    $  546   
    States and political subdivisions      232       8       441       83       673       91   
    Other      34       1       ―         ―         34       1   
      Total   $  10,525    $  415    $  2,376    $  223    $  12,901    $  638   
                                               
  HTM securities:                                      
    U.S. Treasury   $  384    $  8    $  ―      $  ―      $  384    $  8   
    GSE      4,996       397       ―         ―         4,996       397   
    MBS issued by GSE      8,800       219       48       1       8,848       220   
      Total   $  14,180    $  624    $  48    $  1    $  14,228    $  625   

 

The unrealized losses on GSE securities and MBS issued by GSE were the result of increases in market interest rates compared to the date the securities were acquired rather than the credit quality of the issuers or underlying loans.

 

Cash flow modeling is used to evaluate non-agency MBS in an unrealized loss position for potential credit impairment. These models give consideration to long-term macroeconomic factors applied to current security default rates, prepayment rates and recovery rates and security-level performance. At March 31, 2014, there were no non-agency MBS in an unrealized loss position.

 

At March 31, 2014, $54 million of the unrealized loss on states and political subdivisions securities was the result of fair value hedge basis adjustments that are a component of amortized cost. States and political subdivisions securities in an unrealized loss position are evaluated for credit impairment through a qualitative analysis of issuer performance and the primary source of repayment. The evaluation of states and political subdivisions securities resulted in the OTTI recognized during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

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NOTE 3. Loans and ACL

 

During January 2014, approximately $8.3 billion of closed-end, first and second lien position residential mortgage loans were transferred from direct retail lending to residential mortgage to facilitate compliance with a series of new rules related to mortgage servicing associated with first and second lien position mortgages collateralized by real estate.

 

During March 2014, the CRE loan categories were realigned into CRE – income producing properties and CRE – construction and development in order to better reflect the nature of the underlying loans. Prior period data has been reclassified to conform to this new presentation.

 

          Accruing            
                    90 Days Or          
              30-89 Days   More Past          
  March 31, 2014   Current   Past Due   Due   Nonaccrual   Total  
                                       
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                                
    Commercial and industrial   $  38,759    $  26    $  ―      $  334    $  39,119   
    CRE - income producing properties      10,299       14       ―         98       10,411   
    CRE - construction and development      2,426       3       ―         49       2,478   
    Other lending subsidiaries      4,249       11       4       1       4,265   
  Retail:                                
    Direct retail lending      7,407       50       10       52       7,519   
    Revolving credit      2,310       21       9       ―         2,340   
    Residential mortgage      30,885       491       76       319       31,771   
    Sales finance      9,706       45       4       4       9,759   
    Other lending subsidiaries      5,753       122       ―         46       5,921   
  Covered      1,476       85       258       ―         1,819   
      Total excluding government guaranteed      113,270       868       361       903       115,402   
    Government guaranteed residential mortgage      260       75       791       ―         1,126   
      Total   $  113,530    $  943    $  1,152    $  903    $  116,528   

 

            Accruing            
                      90 Days Or          
                30-89 Days   More Past          
  December 31, 2013   Current   Past Due   Due   Nonaccrual   Total  
                                         
            (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                                
    Commercial and industrial   $  38,110    $  35    $  ―      $  363    $  38,508   
    CRE - income producing properties      10,107       8       ―         113       10,228   
    CRE - construction and development      2,329       2       ―         51       2,382   
    Other lending subsidiaries      4,482       14       5       1       4,502   
  Retail:                                
    Direct retail lending      15,595       132       33       109       15,869   
    Revolving credit      2,370       23       10       ―         2,403   
    Residential mortgage      22,738       463       69       243       23,513   
    Sales finance      9,316       56       5       5       9,382   
    Other lending subsidiaries      5,703       207       ―         50       5,960   
  Covered      1,643       88       304       ―         2,035   
      Total excluding government guaranteed      112,393       1,028       426       935       114,782   
    Government guaranteed residential mortgage      236       92       807       ―         1,135   
      Total   $  112,629    $  1,120    $  1,233    $  935    $  115,917   
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Loans totaling $66.6 billion and $66.2 billion were pledged as collateral for borrowing capacity at the FHLB and FRB at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The collateral supports current advances and other activities, in addition to providing borrowing capacity subject to certain limitations. Unearned income and net deferred loan fees and costs totaled $234 million and $261 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

The following tables present the carrying amount of loans by risk rating. Covered loans are excluded because their related ALLL is determined by loan pool performance.
 
                CRE -   CRE -      
          Commercial   Income Producing   Construction and   Other Lending  
  March 31, 2014   & Industrial   Properties   Development   Subsidiaries  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                          
    Pass   $  37,444    $  9,690    $  2,274    $  4,227   
    Special mention      203       78       7       9   
    Substandard - performing      1,138       545       148       29   
    Nonperforming      334       98       49       ―     
      Total   $  39,119    $  10,411    $  2,478    $  4,265   

 

          Direct Retail   Revolving   Residential   Sales   Other Lending  
          Lending   Credit   Mortgage   Finance   Subsidiaries  
                                       
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Retail:                                
    Performing   $  7,467    $  2,340    $  32,578    $  9,755    $  5,874   
    Nonperforming      52       ―         319       4       47   
      Total   $  7,519    $  2,340    $  32,897    $  9,759    $  5,921   

 

                CRE -   CRE -      
          Commercial   Income Producing   Construction and   Other Lending  
  December 31, 2013   & Industrial   Properties   Development   Subsidiaries  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                          
    Pass   $  36,804    $  9,528    $  2,149    $  4,464   
    Special mention      219       52       17       8   
    Substandard - performing      1,122       536       164       29   
    Nonperforming      363       112       52       1   
      Total   $  38,508    $  10,228    $  2,382    $  4,502   

 

            Direct Retail   Revolving   Residential   Sales   Other Lending  
            Lending   Credit   Mortgage   Finance   Subsidiaries  
                                         
            (Dollars in millions)  
  Retail:                                
    Performing   $  15,760    $  2,403    $  24,405    $  9,377    $  5,910   
    Nonperforming      109       ―         243       5       50   
      Total   $  15,869    $  2,403    $  24,648    $  9,382    $  5,960   

 

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During December 2013, the unallocated ALLL was allocated to the loan portfolio segments.
                                           
      ACL Rollforward  
        Beginning   Charge-         Provision       Ending  
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2014   Balance   Offs   Recoveries   (Benefit)   Other   Balance  
                                           
        (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                                      
    Commercial and industrial   $  454    $  (33)   $  9    $  (7)   $  ―      $  423   
    CRE - income producing properties      149       (8)      2       (7)      ―         136   
    CRE - construction and development      76       (4)      3       (10)      ―         65   
    Other lending subsidiaries      15       (1)      ―         2       ―         16   
  Retail:                                      
    Direct retail lending      209       (19)      8       7       (85)      120   
    Revolving credit      115       (18)      5       13       ―         115   
    Residential mortgage      331       (21)      1       ―         85       396   
    Sales finance      45       (7)      3       4       ―         45   
    Other lending subsidiaries      224       (84)      8       74       ―         222   
  Covered      114       (3)      ―         (7)      ―         104   
  ALLL      1,732       (198)      39       69       ―         1,642   
  RUFC      89       ―         ―         (9)      ―         80   
  ACL   $  1,821    $  (198)   $  39    $  60    $  ―      $  1,722   

 

      ACL Rollforward  
        Beginning   Charge-         Provision   Ending  
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2013   Balance   Offs   Recoveries   (Benefit)   Balance  
                                     
        (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                                
    Commercial and industrial   $  470    $  (91)   $  7    $  142    $  528   
    CRE - income producing properties      170       (34)      3       12       151   
    CRE - construction and development      134       (22)      7       (52)      67   
    Other lending subsidiaries      13       (1)      1       ―         13   
  Retail:                                
    Direct retail lending      300       (42)      8       (12)      254   
    Revolving credit      102       (21)      5       11       97   
    Residential mortgage      328       (33)      1       20       316   
    Sales finance      29       (6)      2       5       30   
    Other lending subsidiaries      264       (67)      8       95       300   
  Covered      128       (14)      ―         25       139   
  Unallocated      80       ―         ―         ―         80   
  ALLL      2,018       (331)      42       246       1,975   
  RUFC      30       ―         ―         26       56   
  ACL   $  2,048    $  (331)   $  42    $  272    $  2,031   

 

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The following table provides a summary of loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment.
                                 
          March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013  
      Recorded Investment   Related ALLL   Recorded Investment   Related ALLL  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                          
    Commercial and industrial   $  38,678    $  374    $  38,042    $  382   
    CRE - income producing properties      10,225       116       10,033       128   
    CRE - construction and development      2,393       52       2,289       60   
    Other lending subsidiaries      4,264       16       4,501       15   
  Retail:                          
    Direct retail lending      7,411       96       15,648       166   
    Revolving credit      2,293       96       2,355       96   
    Residential mortgage      31,429       234       23,316       167   
    Sales finance      9,738       41       9,363       41   
    Other lending subsidiaries      5,777       194       5,823       196   
  Covered      1,819       104       2,035       114   
      Total   $  114,027    $  1,323    $  113,405    $  1,365   

 

The following tables set forth certain information regarding impaired loans, excluding purchased impaired loans and LHFS, that were individually evaluated for reserves.
               
                            Average   Interest  
            Recorded       Related   Recorded   Income  
  As Of / For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2014   Investment   UPB   ALLL   Investment   Recognized  
                                         
            (Dollars in millions)  
  With no related ALLL recorded:                                
    Commercial:                                
      Commercial and industrial   $  152    $  216    $  ―      $  113    $  ―     
      CRE - income producing properties      53       66       ―         35       ―     
      CRE - construction and development      18       31       ―         19       ―     
      Other lending subsidiaries      1       1       ―         1       ―     
    Retail:                                
      Direct retail lending      15       52       ―         16       ―     
      Residential mortgage (1)      168       277       ―         161       1   
      Sales finance      1       2       ―         1       ―     
      Other lending subsidiaries      3       6       ―         2       ―     
  With an ALLL recorded:                                
    Commercial:                                
      Commercial and industrial      289       320       49       340       1   
      CRE - income producing properties      133       138       20       162       1   
      CRE - construction and development      67       70       13       72       1   
    Retail:                                
      Direct retail lending      93       96       24       111       2   
      Revolving credit      47       46       19       47       ―     
      Residential mortgage (1)      913       932       102       903       10   
      Sales finance      20       20       4       20       ―     
      Other lending subsidiaries      141       143       28       139       5   
        Total (1)   $  2,114    $  2,416    $  259    $  2,142    $  21   

 

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                            Average   Interest  
            Recorded       Related   Recorded   Income  
  As Of / For The Year Ended December 31, 2013   Investment   UPB   ALLL   Investment   Recognized  
                                         
            (Dollars in millions)  
  With no related ALLL recorded:                                
    Commercial:                                
      Commercial and industrial   $  91    $  165    $  ―      $  111    $  ―     
      CRE - income producing properties      22       35       ―         43       ―     
      CRE - construction and development      19       42       ―         41       ―     
    Retail:                                
      Direct retail lending      23       76       ―         23       1   
      Residential mortgage (1)      144       237       ―         129       4   
      Sales finance      1       2       ―         1       ―     
      Other lending subsidiaries      2       6       ―         4       ―     
  With an ALLL recorded:                                
    Commercial:                                
      Commercial and industrial      375       409       72       453       5   
      CRE - income producing properties      172       174       21       197       4   
      CRE - construction and development      75       76       16       112       3   
      Other lending subsidiaries      1       1       ―         2       ―     
    Retail:                                
      Direct retail lending      198       204       43       204       12   
      Revolving credit      48       48       19       52       2   
      Residential mortgage (1)      812       830       109       763       34   
      Sales finance      18       19       4       20       1   
      Other lending subsidiaries      135       137       28       173       18   
        Total (1)   $  2,136    $  2,461    $  312    $  2,328    $  84   
                                         
                                         
(1) Residential mortgage loans exclude $387 million and $376 million in government guaranteed loans and related ALLL of $60 million and $55 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  

 

 

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, BB&T had $532 million and $531 million of mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate that are in the process of foreclosure.

 

The following table provides a summary of TDRs, all of which are considered impaired.
                   
        March 31,   December 31,  
        2014   2013  
                   
        (Dollars in millions)  
  Performing TDRs:            
    Commercial:            
      Commercial and industrial $  76    $  77   
      CRE - income producing properties    42       50   
      CRE - construction and development    32       39   
    Direct retail lending    93       187   
    Sales finance    19       17   
    Revolving credit    47       48   
    Residential mortgage    836       785   
    Other lending subsidiaries    132       126   
      Total performing TDRs    1,277       1,329   
  Nonperforming TDRs (also included in NPL disclosures)    213       193   
      Total TDRs $  1,490    $  1,522   
                   
  ALLL attributable to TDRs, excluding government guaranteed $  192    $  228   
                   
  Government guaranteed residential mortgage TDRs excluded from above table:            
    Held for investment $  387    $  376   
    Held for sale    4       3   
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The following table summarizes the primary reason loan modifications were classified as TDRs and includes newly designated TDRs as well as modifications made to existing TDRs. Balances represent the recorded investment at the end of the quarter in which the modification was made. Rate modifications in this table include TDRs made with below market interest rates that also include modifications of loan structures.

 

              Three Months Ended March 31,  
              2014   2013  
              Types of       Types of      
              Modifications   Impact To   Modifications   Impact To  
              Rate   Structure   Allowance   Rate   Structure   Allowance  
                                                 
              (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                                    
    Commercial and industrial $  19    $  19    $  1    $  15    $  6    $  ―     
    CRE - income producing properties    8       5       ―         11       15       1   
    CRE - construction and development    5       3       ―         21       2       ―     
  Retail:                                    
    Direct retail lending    11       2       3       12       2       1   
    Revolving credit    7       ―         1       8       ―         2   
    Residential mortgage    32       9       11       15       21       3   
    Sales finance    ―         5       1       18       5       1   
    Other lending subsidiaries    29       ―         5       55       ―         18   
                                                 
Charge-offs and forgiveness of principal and interest for TDRs were immaterial for all periods presented.

 

The following table summarizes the pre-default balance for modifications that experienced a payment default that had been classified as TDRs during the previous 12 months. Payment default is defined as movement of the TDR to nonaccrual status, foreclosure or charge-off, whichever occurs first.

 

          Three Months Ended March 31,  
          2014   2013  
                     
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:            
    Commercial and industrial $  ―      $  2   
    CRE - income producing properties    2       ―     
    CRE - construction and development    ―         1   
  Retail:            
    Direct retail lending    ―         1   
    Revolving credit    3       3   
    Residential mortgage    7       8   
    Other lending subsidiaries    9       6   
                     
If a restructuring subsequently defaults, BB&T evaluates the restructuring for possible impairment.  As a result, the related allowance may be increased or charge-offs may be taken to reduce the carrying value of the loan.

 

Changes in the carrying value and accretable yield of covered loans are presented in the following table.
                                                   
      Three Months Ended March 31, 2014   Year Ended December 31, 2013
      Purchased Impaired   Purchased Nonimpaired   Purchased Impaired   Purchased Nonimpaired
      Accretable   Carrying   Accretable   Carrying   Accretable   Carrying   Accretable   Carrying
      Yield   Value   Yield   Value   Yield   Value   Yield   Value
                                                   
      (Dollars in millions)
Balance at beginning of period $  187    $  863    $  351    $  1,172    $  264    $  1,400    $  617    $  1,894 
  Accretion    (30)      30       (56)      56       (149)      149       (301)      301 
  Payments received, net    ―         (146)      ―         (156)      ―         (686)      ―         (1,023)
  Other, net    17       ―         18       ―         72       ―         35       ―   
Balance at end of period $  174    $  747    $  313    $  1,072    $  187    $  863    $  351    $  1,172 
                                                   
Outstanding UPB at end of period       $  1,112          $  1,372          $  1,266          $  1,516 
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NOTE 4. Loan Servicing

 

Residential Mortgage Banking Activities

 

The following tables summarize residential mortgage banking activities. Mortgage and home equity loans managed or securitized exclude loans serviced for others with no other continuing involvement.

 

        March 31,   December 31,  
        2014   2013  
                   
        (Dollars in millions)  
  Mortgage loans managed or securitized $  27,126    $  27,353   
  Home equity loans managed    8,386       8,329   
  Total mortgage and home equity loans managed or securitized    35,512       35,682   
  Less: Loans securitized and transferred to AFS securities    4       4   
    LHFS    1,093       1,116   
    Covered mortgage loans    770       802   
    Mortgage loans sold with recourse    748       783   
  Mortgage loans held for investment $  32,897    $  32,977   
                   
  UPB of mortgage loan servicing portfolio $  113,620    $  112,835   
  UPB of home equity loan servicing portfolio    8,322       8,321   
  UPB of residential mortgage and home equity loan servicing portfolio    121,942       121,156   
  UPB of residential mortgage loans serviced for others (primarily agency conforming            
    fixed rate)    88,239       87,434   
  Maximum recourse exposure from mortgage loans sold with recourse liability    358       372   
  Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure    8       13   
  Repurchase reserves for mortgage loan sales to GSEs    54       59   
                   
   

 

        As Of / For The  
        Three Months Ended March 31,  
        2014   2013  
                       
        (Dollars in millions)  
  UPB of residential mortgage loans sold from the LHFS portfolio $  2,875      $  7,895     
  Pre-tax gains recognized on mortgage loans sold and held for sale    15         119     
  Servicing fees recognized from mortgage loans serviced for others    69         61     
  Approximate weighted average servicing fee on the outstanding balance                
    of residential mortgage loans serviced for others    0.30  %      0.31  %  
  Weighted average interest rate on mortgage loans serviced for others    4.23         4.45     

 

Payments made to date for recourse exposure on residential mortgage loans sold with recourse liability have been immaterial.

 

          Three Months Ended March 31,  
            2014     2013  
                     
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Residential MSRs, carrying value, January 1, $  1,047    $  627   
    Additions    33       94   
    Change in fair value due to changes in valuation inputs or assumptions:            
      Prepayment speeds    (34)      55   
      Weighted average OAS    (9)      ―     
    Realization of expected net servicing cash flows, passage of time and other    (29)      (41)  
  Residential MSRs, carrying value, March 31, $  1,008    $  735   
                     
  Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments used to mitigate the            
    income statement effect of changes in fair value $  45    $  (46)  
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The sensitivity of the fair value of the residential MSRs to adverse changes in key economic assumptions is included in the accompanying table:

 

        March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013  
        Range   Weighted   Range   Weighted  
        Min   Max   Average   Min   Max   Average  
                                               
        (Dollars in millions)  
  Prepayment speed  6.0  %    8.8  %      7.5  %    5.5  %    8.0  %      6.9  %  
    Effect on fair value of a 10% increase             $  (33)                 $  (33)    
    Effect on fair value of a 20% increase                (63)                    (64)    
                                               
  OAS  9.3  %    10.1  %      9.5  %    9.1  %    9.9  %      9.3  %  
    Effect on fair value of a 10% increase             $  (37)                 $  (39)    
    Effect on fair value of a 20% increase                (72)                    (75)    
                                               
  Composition of loans serviced for others:                                        
    Fixed-rate residential mortgage loans                99.7  %                  99.7  %  
    Adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans                0.3                     0.3     
      Total                100.0  %                  100.0  %  
                                               
  Weighted average life                7.6  yrs                  7.9  yrs  

 

The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes 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, in the above table, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which may magnify or counteract the effect of the change.

 

Commercial Mortgage Banking Activities

 

CRE mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in loans and leases on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes commercial mortgage banking activities for the periods presented:

 

          March 31,   December 31,  
          2014   2013  
                     
          (Dollars in millions)  
  UPB of CRE mortgages serviced for others $  27,878    $  28,095   
  CRE mortgages serviced for others covered by recourse provisions    4,627       4,594   
  Maximum recourse exposure from CRE mortgages            
    sold with recourse liability    1,331       1,320   
  Recorded reserves related to recourse exposure    10       9   
  Originated CRE mortgages during the period - year to date    920       4,881   
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NOTE 5. Long-Term Debt

 

The following table reflects the carrying amounts and effective interest rates for long-term debt:
                           
      March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013
      Carrying   Effective   Carrying   Effective
  Amount   Rate   Amount   Rate
                           
      (Dollars in millions)
BB&T Corporation fixed rate senior notes $  6,493    2.58  %   $  5,845    2.60  %
BB&T Corporation floating rate senior notes    1,150    1.07         700    1.13   
BB&T Corporation fixed rate subordinated notes    2,168    2.45         2,166    2.47   
Branch Bank fixed rate senior notes    3,297    1.95         1,999    1.71   
Branch Bank floating rate senior notes    1,150    0.69         1,150    0.69   
Branch Bank fixed rate subordinated notes    386    1.76         386    1.71   
Branch Bank floating rate subordinated notes    612    2.74         612    2.56   
FHLB advances (weighted average maturity of 6.8 years at March 31, 2014)    7,592    4.07         8,110    3.96   
Other long-term debt    116             101       
Fair value hedge-related basis adjustments    420             424       
  Total long-term debt $  23,384          $  21,493       

 

The effective rates above reflect the impact of cash flow and fair value hedges, as applicable. The subordinated notes qualify under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 2 supplementary capital, subject to certain limitations.

 

NOTE 6. Shareholders’ Equity

 

The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of equity-based awards and the activity relating to options and RSUs during the period are presented in the following tables:

 

        Three Months Ended March 31,  
        2014   2013  
                       
  Weighted average assumptions:                
    Risk-free interest rate    2.2  %      1.3  %  
    Dividend yield    2.8         3.6     
    Volatility factor    26.5         28.0     
    Expected life    6.5  yrs      7.0  yrs  
  Fair value of options per share $  7.82      $  5.48     

 

          Wtd. Avg.  
          Exercise  
      Options   Price  
               
      (shares in thousands)  
  Outstanding at January 1, 2014  37,996    $  34.90   
    Granted  276       37.55   
    Exercised  (7,337)      34.75   
    Forfeited or expired  (911)      36.65   
  Outstanding at March 31, 2014  30,024       34.91   
               
  Exercisable at March 31, 2014  26,580       35.53   
               
  Exercisable and expected to vest at March 31, 2014  29,766    $  34.96   

 

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          Wtd. Avg.  
      Restricted Grant Date  
      Shares/Units   Fair Value  
               
      (shares in thousands)  
  Nonvested at January 1, 2014  15,181    $  20.46   
    Granted  3,590       33.18   
    Vested  (5,995)      13.57   
    Forfeited  (77)      24.48   
  Nonvested at March 31, 2014  12,699       27.29   
  Expected to vest at March 31, 2014  11,524       27.29   

 

NOTE 7. AOCI

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014   Unrecognized Net Pension and Postretirement Costs   Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges   Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities   FDIC's Share of Unrealized (Gains) Losses on AFS Securities   Other, net   Total
                                     
            (Dollars in millions)
AOCI balance, January 1, 2014   $  (303)   $  2    $  (42)   $  (235)   $  (15)   $  (593)
  OCI before reclassifications, net of tax      1       (2)      85       ―         (5)      79 
  Amounts reclassified from AOCI:                                    
    Interest income      ―         ―         (8)      ―         1       (7)
    Interest expense      ―         21       ―         ―         ―         21 
    FDIC loss share income, net      ―         ―         ―         10       ―         10 
    Securities (gains) losses, net      ―         ―         (2)      ―         ―         (2)
      Total before income taxes      ―         21       (10)      10       1       22 
      Less: Income taxes      ―         8       (4)      4       ―         8 
        Net of income taxes      ―         13       (6)      6       1       14 
  Net change in AOCI      1       11       79       6       (4)      93 
AOCI balance, March 31, 2014   $  (302)   $  13    $  37    $  (229)   $  (19)   $  (500)

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013   Unrecognized Net Pension and Postretirement Costs   Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges   Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities   FDIC's Share of Unrealized (Gains) Losses on AFS Securities   Other, net   Total
                                     
            (Dollars in millions)
AOCI balance, January 1, 2013   $  (714)   $  (173)   $  598    $  (256)   $  (14)   $  (559)
  OCI before reclassifications, net of tax      2       (6)      (65)      (25)      ―         (94)
  Amounts reclassified from AOCI:                                    
    Personnel expense      20       ―         ―         ―         ―         20 
    Interest income      ―         ―         29       ―         ―         29 
    Interest expense      ―         21       ―         ―         ―         21 
    FDIC loss share income, net      ―         ―         ―         19       ―         19 
    Securities (gains) losses, net      ―         ―         (23)      ―         ―         (23)
      Total before income taxes      20       21       6       19       ―         66 
      Less: Income taxes      8       8       2       7       ―         25 
        Net of income taxes      12       13       4       12       ―         41 
  Net change in AOCI      14       7       (61)      (13)      ―         (53)
AOCI balance, March 31, 2013   $  (700)   $  (166)   $  537    $  (269)   $  (14)   $  (612)
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NOTE 8. Income Taxes

 

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was lower than the corresponding period of 2013 primarily due to adjustments for uncertain tax positions recorded during 2013 as described below.

 

In February 2010, BB&T received an IRS statutory notice of deficiency for tax years 2002-2007 asserting a liability for taxes, penalties and interest of approximately $892 million related to the disallowance of foreign tax credits and other deductions claimed by a subsidiary in connection with a financing transaction. BB&T paid the disputed tax, penalties and interest in March 2010 and filed a lawsuit seeking a refund in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. On February 11, 2013, the U.S. Tax Court issued an adverse opinion in a case between the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and the IRS involving a transaction with a structure similar to BB&T’s financing transaction. On September 20, 2013, the court denied BB&T’s refund claim. As a result, BB&T recorded tax adjustments of $281 million and $235 million during the quarters ended March 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, respectively. BB&T has filed a Notice of Appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. As of March 31, 2014, the exposure for this financing transaction is fully reserved. Depending on the outcome of the appeals process, as well as the current IRS examination, it is reasonably possible that changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits, penalties and interest could result in a benefit of up to $750 million during the next twelve months. The ultimate resolution of these matters may take longer.

 

NOTE 9. Benefit Plans

 

          Qualified Plan   Nonqualified Plans  
          Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,  
      2014   2013   2014   2013  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Service cost   $  33    $  37    $  3    $  3   
  Interest cost      31       27       4       3   
  Estimated return on plan assets      (74)      (64)      ―         ―     
  Amortization and other      ―         20       3       3   
    Net periodic benefit cost   $  (10)   $  20    $  10    $  9   

 

BB&T makes contributions to the qualified pension plan in amounts between the minimum required for funding and the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes. A discretionary contribution of $110 million was made during the first quarter of 2014. There are no required contributions for the remainder of 2014, though BB&T may elect to make additional contributions.

 

NOTE 10. Commitments and Contingencies

 

              March 31,   December 31,  
              2014   2013  
                         
              (Dollars in millions)  
  Letters of credit and financial guarantees $ 4,070    $  4,355   
  Carrying amount of the liability for letter of credit guarantees    36       39   
                         
  Investments related to affordable housing and historic building rehabilitation projects    1,306       1,302   
  Amount of future funding commitments included in investments related to affordable            
    housing and historic rehabilitation projects    382       464   
  Lending exposure to these affordable housing projects    81       151   
  Tax credits subject to recapture related to affordable housing projects    249       250   
                         
  Investments in private equity and similar investments    328       291   
  Future funding commitments to consolidated private equity funds    224       245   
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Legal Proceedings

 

The nature of BB&T’s business ordinarily results in a certain amount of claims, litigation, investigations and legal and administrative cases and proceedings, all of which are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business. BB&T believes it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against it in its currently outstanding legal proceedings and, with respect to such legal proceedings, intends to continue to defend itself vigorously, litigating or settling cases according to management’s judgment as to what is in the best interests of BB&T and its shareholders.

 

On at least a quarterly basis, liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings are assessed utilizing the latest information available. For those matters where it is probable that BB&T will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, a liability is recorded in the consolidated financial statements. These legal reserves may be increased or decreased to reflect any relevant developments on at least a quarterly basis. For other matters, where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss is not estimable, legal reserves are not accrued. While the outcome of legal proceedings is inherently uncertain, based on information currently available, advice of counsel and available insurance coverage, management believes that the established legal reserves are adequate and the liabilities arising from legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows of BB&T.

 

NOTE 11. Fair Value Disclosures

 

Accounting standards define fair value as the exchange price that would be received on the measurement date to sell an asset or the price paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market available to the entity in an orderly transaction between market participants, with a three level valuation input hierarchy.

 

The following tables present fair value information for assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis:

 

  March 31, 2014   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Assets:                          
    Trading securities   $  525    $  265    $  260    $  ―     
    AFS securities:                          
      U.S. Treasury      694       ―         694       ―     
      MBS issued by GSE      16,195       ―         16,195       ―     
      States and political subdivisions      1,913       ―         1,913       ―     
      Non-agency MBS      290       ―         290       ―     
      Other      43       9       34       ―     
      Covered      1,361       ―         529       832   
    LHFS      1,104       ―         1,104       ―     
    Residential MSRs      1,008       ―         ―         1,008   
    Derivative assets:                          
      Interest rate contracts      809       ―         800       9   
      Foreign exchange contracts      1       ―         1       ―     
    Private equity and similar investments      328       ―         ―         328   
      Total assets   $  24,271    $  274    $  21,820    $  2,177   
                                 
  Liabilities:                          
    Derivative liabilities:                          
      Interest rate contracts   $  875    $  ―      $  870    $  5   
      Foreign exchange contracts      2       ―         2       ―     
    Short-term borrowings      152       ―         152       ―     
      Total liabilities   $  1,029    $  ―      $  1,024    $  5   

 

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  December 31, 2013   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Assets:                          
    Trading securities   $  381    $  256    $  125    $  ―     
    AFS securities:                          
      U.S. Treasury      595       ―         595       ―     
      MBS issued by GSE      17,929       ―         17,929       ―     
      States and political subdivisions      1,851       ―         1,851       ―     
      Non-agency MBS      291       ―         291       ―     
      Other      45       10       35       ―     
      Covered      1,393       ―         532       861   
    LHFS      1,222       ―         1,222       ―     
    Residential MSRs      1,047       ―         ―         1,047   
    Derivative assets:                          
      Interest rate contracts      862       ―         859       3   
      Foreign exchange contracts      2       ―         2       ―     
    Private equity and similar investments      291       ―         ―         291   
      Total assets   $  25,909    $  266    $  23,441    $  2,202   
                                 
  Liabilities:                          
    Derivative liabilities:                          
      Interest rate contracts   $  967    $  ―      $  953    $  14   
      Foreign exchange contracts      3       ―         3       ―     
    Short-term borrowings      84       ―         84       ―     
      Total liabilities   $  1,054    $  ―      $  1,040    $  14   

 

The following discussion focuses on the valuation techniques and significant inputs for Level 2 and Level 3 assets and liabilities.

 

A third-party pricing service is generally utilized in determining the fair value of the securities portfolio. Fair value measurements are derived from market-based pricing matrices that were developed using observable inputs that include benchmark yields, benchmark securities, reported trades, offers, bids, issuer spreads and broker quotes. As described by security type below, additional inputs may be used, or some inputs may not be applicable. In the event that market observable data was not available, which would generally occur due to the lack of an active market for a given security, the valuation of the security would be subjective and may involve substantial judgment by management.

 

Trading securities: Trading securities are composed of various types of debt and equity securities, primarily consisting of debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, GSEs, or states and political subdivisions. The valuation techniques used for these investments are more fully discussed below.

 

U.S. Treasury securities: Treasury securities are valued using quoted prices in active over the counter markets.

 

GSE securities and MBS issued by GSE: GSE pass-through securities are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including benchmark TBA security pricing and yield curves that were estimated based on U.S. Treasury yields and certain floating rate indices. The pricing matrices for these securities may also give consideration to pool-specific data supplied directly by the GSE. GSE CMOs are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including offers, bids, reported trades, dealer quotes and market research reports, the characteristics of a specific tranche, market convention prepayment speeds and benchmark yield curves as described above.

 

States and political subdivisions: These securities are valued using market-based pricing matrices that are based on observable inputs including MSRB reported trades, issuer spreads, material event notices and benchmark yield curves.

 

Non-agency MBS: Pricing matrices for these securities are based on observable inputs including offers, bids, reported trades, dealer quotes and market research reports, the characteristics of a specific tranche, market convention prepayment speeds and benchmark yield curves as described above.

 

Other securities: These securities consist primarily of mutual funds and corporate bonds. These securities are valued based on a review of quoted market prices for assets as well as through the various other inputs discussed previously.

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Covered securities: Covered securities consist of re-remic non-agency MBS, municipal securities and non-agency MBS. Covered state and political subdivision securities and certain non-agency MBS are valued in a manner similar to the approach described above for those asset classes. The re-remic non-agency MBS, which are categorized as Level 3, are valued based on broker dealer quotes that reflected certain unobservable market inputs. Sensitivity to changes in the fair value of covered securities is significantly offset by changes in BB&T’s indemnification asset from the FDIC.

 

LHFS: Certain mortgage loans are originated to be sold to investors, which are carried at fair value. The fair value is primarily based on quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. The changes in fair value of these assets are largely driven by changes in interest rates subsequent to loan funding and changes in the fair value of servicing associated with the mortgage LHFS.

 

Residential MSRs: Residential MSRs are valued using an OAS valuation model to project cash flows over multiple interest rate scenarios, which are then discounted at risk-adjusted rates. The model considers portfolio characteristics, contractually specified servicing fees, prepayment assumptions, delinquency rates, late charges, other ancillary revenue, costs to service and other economic factors. Fair value estimates and assumptions are compared to industry surveys, recent market activity, actual portfolio experience and, when available, other observable market data.

 

Derivative assets and liabilities: The fair values of derivatives are determined based on quoted market prices and internal pricing models that are primarily sensitive to market observable data. The fair values of interest rate lock commitments, which are related to mortgage loan commitments and are categorized as Level 3, are based on quoted market prices adjusted for commitments that are not expected to fund and include the value attributable to the net servicing fees.

 

Private equity and similar investments: Private equity and similar investments are measured at fair value based on the investment’s net asset value. In many cases there are no observable market values for these investments and therefore management must estimate the fair value based on a comparison of the operating performance of the company to multiples in the marketplace for similar entities. This analysis requires significant judgment, and actual values in a sale could differ materially from those estimated.

 

Short-term borrowings: Short-term borrowings represent debt securities sold short that are entered into as a hedging strategy for the purposes of supporting institutional and retail client trading activities.

 

              Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
                              Private Equity
              Covered   Residential   Net   and Similar
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014   Securities   MSRs   Derivatives   Investments
     
               
Balance at January 1, 2014   $  861    $  1,047    $  (11)   $  291 
  Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):                        
    Included in earnings:                        
      Interest income      15       ―         ―         ―   
      Mortgage banking income      ―         (43)      15       ―   
      Other noninterest income      ―         ―         ―         3 
    Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI      (18)      ―         ―         ―   
  Purchases      ―         ―         ―         38 
  Issuances      ―         33       12       ―   
  Sales      ―         ―         ―         (1)
  Settlements      (26)      (29)      (12)      (3)
Balance at March 31, 2014   $  832    $  1,008    $  4    $  328 
                                   
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in                        
  earnings for the period, attributable to assets                        
  and liabilities still held at March 31, 2014   $  15    $  (43)   $  4    $  2 

 

 

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              Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
                                Private Equity
              Covered   Residential   Net   and Similar
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013   Securities   MSRs   Derivatives   Investments
     
               
Balance at January 1, 2013   $  994    $  627    $  54    $  323 
  Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):                        
    Included in earnings:                        
      Interest income      10       ―         ―         ―   
      Mortgage banking income      ―         55       35       ―   
      Other noninterest income      ―         ―         ―         5 
    Included in unrealized net holding gains (losses) in OCI      25       ―         ―         ―   
  Purchases      ―         ―         ―         23 
  Issuances      ―         94       36       ―   
  Sales      ―         ―         ―         (19)
  Settlements      (33)      (41)      (90)      (2)
Balance at March 31, 2013   $  996    $  735    $  35    $  330 
                                   
Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in                        
  earnings for the period, attributable to assets                        
  and liabilities still held at March 31, 2013   $  10    $  55    $  35    $  3 

 

BB&T’s policy is to recognize transfers between fair value levels as of the end of a reporting period.

 

The majority of BB&T’s private equity and similar investments are in SBIC qualified funds, which primarily focus on equity and subordinated debt investments in privately-held middle market companies. The majority of these investments are not redeemable and distributions are received as the underlying assets of the funds liquidate. The timing of distributions, which are expected to occur on various dates through 2025, is uncertain and dependent on various events such as recapitalizations, refinance transactions and ownership changes, among others. Excluding the investment of future funds, BB&T estimates these investments have a weighted average remaining life of approximately three years; however, the timing and amount of distributions may vary significantly. As of March 31, 2014, restrictions on the ability to sell the investments include, but are not limited to, consent of a majority member or general partner’s approval for transfer of ownership. BB&T’s investments are spread over numerous privately-held middle market companies, and thus the sensitivity to a change in fair value for any single investment is limited. The significant unobservable inputs for these investments are EBITDA multiples that ranged from 4x to 10x, with a weighted average of 8x, at March 31, 2014.

 

The following table details the fair value and UPB of LHFS that were elected to be carried at fair value:
                                             
          March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013  
          Fair   Aggregate       Fair   Aggregate      
          Value   UPB   Difference   Value   UPB   Difference  
                                             
          (Dollars in millions)  
  LHFS reported at fair value $  1,104    $  1,089    $  15    $  1,222    $  1,223    $  (1)  

 

Excluding government guaranteed, there were no LHFS that were nonaccrual or 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest.

 

The following table provides information about certain financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, which are considered to be Level 3 assets (excludes covered):
                                 
          As Of/For the Year-to-Date Period Ended  
          March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013  
          Carrying Value   Valuation Adjustments   Carrying Value   Valuation Adjustments  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Impaired loans   $  220    $  (18)   $ 50    $  (41)  
  Foreclosed real estate      59       (2)     71       (6)  

 

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For financial instruments not recorded at fair value, estimates of fair value are based on relevant market data and information about the instrument and are based on the value of one trading unit without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership, possible tax ramifications, estimated transaction costs that may result from bulk sales or the relationship between various financial instruments.

 

No readily available market exists for a significant portion of BB&T’s financial instruments. Fair value estimates for these instruments are based on current economic conditions, currency and interest rate risk characteristics, loss experience and other factors. Many of these estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and cannot be determined with precision. Therefore, the fair value estimates in many instances cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realizable in a current sale of the instrument. In addition, changes in assumptions could significantly affect these fair value estimates. The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of these financial instruments.

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair values.

 

HTM securities: The fair values of HTM securities are based on a market approach using observable inputs such as benchmark yields and securities, TBA prices, reported trades, issuer spreads, current bids and offers, monthly payment information and collateral performance.

 

Loans receivable: The fair values for loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, applying interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms and credit quality, which are deemed to be indicative of orderly transactions in the current market. For commercial loans and leases, discount rates may be adjusted to address additional credit risk on lower risk grade instruments. For residential mortgage and other consumer loans, internal prepayment risk models are used to adjust contractual cash flows. Loans are aggregated into pools of similar terms and credit quality and discounted using a LIBOR based rate. The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair values.

 

FDIC loss share receivable/payable: The fair values of the receivable and payable are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, applying a risk free interest rate that is adjusted for the uncertainty in the timing and amount of these cash flows. The expected cash flows to/from the FDIC related to loans were estimated using the same assumptions that were used in determining the accounting values for the related loans. The expected cash flows to/from the FDIC related to securities are based upon the fair value of the related securities and the payment that would be required if the securities were sold for that amount. The loss share agreements are not transferrable and, accordingly, there is no market for the receivable or payable.

 

Deposit liabilities: The fair values for demand deposits, interest-checking accounts, savings accounts and certain money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand. Fair values for CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies current interest rates to aggregate expected maturities. BB&T has developed long-term relationships with its deposit customers, commonly referred to as core deposit intangibles, that have not been considered in the determination of the deposit liabilities’ fair value.

 

Short-term borrowings: The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.

 

Long-term debt: The fair values of long-term debt are estimated based on quoted market prices for the instrument if available, or for similar instruments if not available, or by using discounted cash flow analyses, based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of instruments.

 

Contractual commitments: The fair values of commitments are estimated using the fees charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair values also consider the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair values of guarantees and letters of credit are estimated based on the counterparties’ creditworthiness and average default rates for loan products with similar risks. These respective fair value measurements are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Financial assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value are summarized below:
 
          Carrying   Total          
  March 31, 2014   Amount   Fair Value   Level 2   Level 3  
                         
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Financial assets:                          
    HTM securities   $  20,812    $  20,423    $  20,423    $  ―     
    Loans and leases, net of ALLL excluding covered loans      113,171       113,259       ―         113,259   
    Covered loans, net of ALLL      1,715       1,964       ―         1,964   
    FDIC loss share receivable      781       396       ―         396   
                                 
  Financial liabilities:                          
    Deposits      127,476       127,764       127,764       ―     
    FDIC loss share payable      681       677       ―         677   
    Long-term debt      23,384       24,287       24,287       ―     

 

          Carrying   Total          
  December 31, 2013   Amount   Fair Value   Level 2   Level 3  
                         
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Financial assets:                          
    HTM securities   $  18,101    $  17,530    $  17,491    $  39   
    Loans and leases, net of ALLL excluding covered loans      112,264       112,261       ―         112,261   
    Covered loans, net of ALLL      1,921       2,200       ―         2,200   
    FDIC loss share receivable      843       464       ―         464   
                                 
  Financial liabilities:                          
    Deposits      127,475       127,810       127,810       ―     
    FDIC loss share payable      669       652       ―         652   
    Long-term debt      21,493       22,313       22,313       ―     

 

The following is a summary of selected information pertaining to off-balance sheet financial instruments:
                               
        March 31, 2014    December 31, 2013  
        Notional/       Notional/      
        Contract       Contract      
      Amount   Fair Value   Amount   Fair Value  
                       
        (Dollars in millions)  
  Commitments to extend, originate or purchase credit   $ 45,255    $ 86    $  45,333    $  86   
  Residential mortgage loans sold with recourse     748       8       783       13   
  Other loans sold with recourse      4,627       10       4,594       9   
  Letters of credit and financial guarantees     4,070       36       4,355       39   

 

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NOTE 12. Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Derivative Classifications and Hedging Relationships
                                                 
                March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013
            Hedged Item or   Notional   Fair Value   Notional   Fair Value
            Transaction   Amount   Gain   Loss   Amount   Gain   Loss
                                                 
                (Dollars in millions)
Cash flow hedges:                                      
  Interest rate contracts:                                      
    Pay fixed swaps 3 mo. LIBOR funding   $  3,800    $  ―      $  (185)   $  4,300    $  ―      $  (203)
                                                 
Fair value hedges:                                      
  Interest rate contracts:                                      
    Receive fixed swaps and option trades Long-term debt      9,052       132       (16)      6,822       102       (3)
    Pay fixed swaps Commercial loans      183       ―         (3)      178       ―         (3)
    Pay fixed swaps Municipal securities      345       ―         (97)      345       ―         (83)
        Total        9,580       132       (116)      7,345       102       (89)
                                                 
Not designated as hedges:                                      
  Client-related and other risk management:                                      
    Interest rate contracts:                                      
      Receive fixed swaps        8,324       360       (22)      8,619       370       (37)
      Pay fixed swaps        8,387       17       (386)      8,401       31       (396)
      Other swaps        1,348       6       (7)      1,412       6       (8)
      Other        707       2       (2)      598       2       (2)
    Foreign exchange contracts        440       1       (2)      384       2       (3)
        Total        19,206       386       (419)      19,414       411       (446)
                                                 
  Mortgage banking:                                      
    Interest rate contracts:                                      
      Interest rate lock commitments        2,165       9       (5)      1,869       3       (14)
      When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward                                    
        commitments      3,137       7       (6)      3,100       34       (7)
      Other        517       5       (1)      531       8       (7)
        Total        5,819       21       (12)      5,500       45       (28)
                                                 
  MSRs:                                      
    Interest rate contracts:                                      
      Receive fixed swaps        7,491       93       (48)      6,139       36       (141)
      Pay fixed swaps        6,667       28       (71)      5,449       89       (29)
      Option trades        7,645       149       (25)      9,415       181       (31)
      When issued securities, forward rate agreements and forward                                    
        commitments      2,907       1       (1)      1,756       ―         (3)
        Total        24,710       271       (145)      22,759       306       (204)
          Total derivatives not designated as hedges      49,735       678       (576)      47,673       762       (678)
Total derivatives   $  63,115       810       (877)   $  59,318       864       (970)
                                                 
Gross amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:                                    
  Amounts subject to master netting arrangements not offset due to policy election      (507)      507             (514)      514 
  Cash collateral (received) posted            (24)      330             (44)      386 
    Net amount         $  279    $  (40)         $  306    $  (70)
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Assets and liabilities related to derivatives are presented on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of derivatives in a gain or loss position is included in other assets or liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cash collateral posted for derivative instruments in a loss position is reported as restricted cash. Derivatives with dealer counterparties are governed by the terms of ISDA Master netting agreements and Credit Support Annexes. The ISDA Master agreements allow counterparties to offset trades in a gain against trades in a loss to determine net exposure and allows for the right of setoff in the event of either a default or an additional termination event. Credit Support Annexes govern the terms of daily collateral posting practices. Collateral practices mitigate the potential loss impact to affected parties by requiring liquid collateral to be posted on a scheduled basis to secure the aggregate net unsecured exposure. In addition to collateral, the right of setoff allows counterparties to offset net derivative values with a defaulting party against certain other contractual receivables from or obligations due to the defaulting party in determining the net termination amount. No portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives has been excluded from effectiveness testing. The ineffective portion was immaterial for all periods presented.

 

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
                                       
              Effective Portion
              Pre-tax Gain       Pre-tax Gain (Loss)
              (Loss) Recognized       Reclassified from
              in AOCI   Location of Amounts   AOCI into Income
              2014   2013    Reclassified from AOCI into Income   2014   2013 
                                       
                (Dollars in millions)
Cash flow hedges:                          
  Interest rate contracts $  (3)   $  (11)   Total interest income   $  ―      $  ―   
                          Total interest expense      (21)      (21)
                              $  (21)   $  (21)
                                       
                              Pre-tax Gain
                              (Loss) Recognized
                          Location of Amounts   in Income
                          Recognized in Income   2014   2013 
                                       
                              (Dollars in millions)
Fair value hedges:                          
  Interest rate contracts             Total interest income   $  (5)   $  (5)
  Interest rate contracts             Total interest expense      53       30 
        Total                 $  48    $  25 
                                       
Not designated as hedges:                          
  Client-related and other risk management:                
    Interest rate contracts             Other noninterest income   $  5    $  6 
    Foreign exchange contracts             Other noninterest income      4       3 
  Mortgage banking:                          
    Interest rate contracts             Mortgage banking income      (10)      (27)
  MSRs:                          
    Interest rate contracts             Mortgage banking income      45       (46)
      Total                 $  44    $  (64)

 

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The following table provides a summary of derivative strategies and the related accounting treatment:
                 
        Cash Flow Hedges   Fair Value Hedges   Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges
                 
Risk exposure   Variability in cash flows of interest payments on floating rate business loans, overnight funding, FHLB advances, medium-term bank notes and long-term debt.   Losses in value on fixed rate long-term debt, CDs, FHLB advances, loans and state and political subdivision securities due to changes in interest rates.   Risk associated with an asset or liability, including mortgage banking operations and MSRs, or for client needs. Includes exposure to changes in market rates and conditions subsequent to the interest rate lock and funding date for mortgage loans originated for sale.
                 
Risk management objective   Hedge the variability in the interest payments and receipts on future cash flows for forecasted transactions related to the first unhedged payments and receipts of variable interest.   Convert the fixed rate paid or received to a floating rate, primarily through the use of swaps.   For interest rate lock commitment derivatives and LHFS, use mortgage-based derivatives such as forward commitments and options to mitigate market risk. For MSRs, mitigate the income statement effect of changes in the fair value of the MSRs.
                 
Treatment for portion that is highly effective   Recognized in OCI until the related cash flows from the hedged item are recognized in earnings.   Recognized in current period income along with the corresponding changes in the fair value of the designated hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged.   Entire change in fair value recognized in current period income.
                 
Treatment for portion that is ineffective   Recognized in current period income.   Recognized in current period income.   Not applicable
                 
Treatment if hedge ceases to be highly effective or is terminated   Hedge is dedesignated. Effective changes in value that are recorded in OCI before dedesignation are amortized to yield over the period the forecasted hedged transactions impact earnings.   If hedged item remains outstanding, termination proceeds are included in cash flows from financing activities and effective changes in value are reflected as part of the carrying value of the financial instrument and amortized to earnings over its estimated remaining life.   Not applicable
                 
Treatment if transaction is no longer probable of occurring during forecast period or within a short period thereafter   Hedge accounting is ceased and any gain or loss in OCI is reported in earnings immediately.   Not applicable   Not applicable

 

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The following table presents information about BB&T's cash flow and fair value hedges:
                           
            March 31,   December 31,  
             2014    2013  
                           
            (Dollars in millions)  
  Cash flow hedges:                  
    Net unrecognized after-tax loss on active hedges recorded in OCI   $  (115)     $  (127)    
    Net unrecognized after-tax gain on terminated hedges recorded in OCI                  
      (to be recognized in earnings primarily from 2016 through 2021)      128         129     
    Estimated portion of net after-tax loss on active and terminated hedges                  
      to be reclassified from OCI into earnings during the next 12 months      (51)        (50)    
    Maximum length of time over which BB&T has hedged a portion of the variability                  
      in future cash flows for forecasted transactions excluding those transactions relating to the payment of variable interest on existing instruments      7  yrs      7  yrs  
                           
  Fair value hedges:                  
    Unrecognized pre-tax gain on terminated hedges (to be recognized                  
      as a reduction of interest expense through 2019)   $  304      $  326     
    Portion of pre-tax gain on terminated hedges to be recognized as a reduction                  
      of interest expense during the next 12 months        87         87     

 

Derivatives Credit Risk – Dealer Counterparties

 

Credit risk related to derivatives arises when amounts receivable from a counterparty exceed those payable to the same counterparty. The risk of loss is addressed by subjecting dealer counterparties to credit reviews and approvals similar to those used in making loans or other extensions of credit and by requiring collateral. Dealer counterparties operate under agreements to provide cash and/or liquid collateral when unsecured loss positions exceed negotiated limits.

 

Derivative contracts with dealer counterparties settle on a monthly, quarterly or semiannual basis, with daily movement of collateral between counterparties required within established netting agreements. BB&T only transacts with dealer counterparties that are national market makers with strong credit standings.

 

Derivatives Credit Risk – Central Clearing Parties

 

Certain derivatives are cleared through central clearing parties that require initial margin collateral, as well as additional collateral for trades in a net loss position. Initial margin collateral requirements are established by central clearing parties on varying bases, with such amounts generally designed to offset the risk of non-payment. Initial margin is generally calculated by applying the maximum loss experienced in value over a specified time horizon to the portfolio of existing trades. The central clearing party used for TBA transactions does not post variation margin to the bank.

 

            March 31,   December 31,  
                 2014    2013  
                               
                    (Dollars in millions)  
  Cash collateral received from dealer counterparties   $  12    $  44   
  Derivatives in a net gain position secured by that collateral      14       46   
  Unsecured positions in a net gain with dealer counterparties after collateral postings      3       3   
                             
  Cash collateral posted to dealer counterparties      331       356   
  Derivatives in a net loss position secured by that collateral      334       357   
  Additional collateral that would have been posted had BB&T's credit ratings              
    dropped below investment grade      4       4   
                               
  Cash collateral received from central clearing parties      14       ―     
  Derivatives in a net gain position secured by that collateral      15       26   
                             
  Cash collateral, including initial margin, posted to central clearing parties      11       43   
  Derivatives in a net loss position secured by that collateral      3       43   
  Securities pledged to central clearing parties      93       82   

 

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NOTE 13. Computation of EPS

 

BB&T’s basic and diluted EPS calculations are presented in the following table:
                     
          Three Months Ended March 31,  
          2014   2013   
                     
        (Dollars in millions, except per  
         share data, shares in thousands)  
  Net income available to common shareholders   $  501    $  210   
                     
  Weighted average number of common shares      712,842       700,275   
  Effect of dilutive outstanding equity-based awards      11,441       10,745   
  Weighted average number of diluted common shares      724,283       711,020   
                     
  Basic EPS   $  0.70    $  0.30   
                     
  Diluted EPS   $  0.69    $  0.29   
                     
  Anti-dilutive awards      15,255       33,410   
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NOTE 14. Operating Segments

 

During January 2014, approximately $8.3 billion of closed-end, first and second lien position residential mortgage loans were transferred from Community Banking to Residential Mortgage Banking based on a change in how these loans are managed as a result of new qualified mortgage regulations. In connection with this transfer, $319 million of goodwill was transferred from Community Banking to Residential Mortgage Banking. The following tables have been revised to give retrospective effect to the transfer:

 

BB&T Corporation
Reportable Segments
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
                                                     
        Community   Residential   Dealer      Specialized
        Banking   Mortgage Banking   Financial Services   Lending
        2014   2013    2014   2013    2014   2013    2014   2013 
                                                     
        (Dollars in millions)
Net interest income (expense) $  424    $  422    $  378    $  401    $  202    $  205    $  138    $  174 
Net intersegment interest income (expense)    299       353       (251)      (254)      (38)      (41)      (34)      (32)
Segment net interest income    723       775       127       147       164       164       104       142 
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses    16       117       (20)      (7)      73       67       9       51 
Noninterest income    295       287       60       161       1       1       49       52 
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)    26       54       1       ―         ―         ―         ―         ―   
Noninterest expense    394       425       86       78       29       26       51       64 
Amortization of intangibles    8       10       ―         ―         ―         ―         1       1 
Allocated corporate expenses    284       260       21       16       7       7       14       16 
Income (loss) before income taxes    342       304       101       221       56       65       78       62 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes    125       111       38       84       21       25       19       12 
Segment net income (loss) $  217    $  193    $  63    $  137    $  35    $  40    $  59    $  50 
                                                     
Identifiable assets (period end) $  55,288    $  55,690    $  36,050    $  36,965    $  11,823    $  10,566    $  16,146    $  16,653 
                                                 
                                Other, Treasury   Total BB&T
        Insurance Services   Financial Services   and Corporate (1)   Corporation
        2014   2013    2014   2013    2014   2013    2014   2013 
                                                     
        (Dollars in millions)
Net interest income (expense) $  ―      $  1    $  40    $  35    $  165    $  184    $  1,347    $  1,422 
Net intersegment interest income (expense)    1       1       66       80       (43)      (107)      ―         ―   
Segment net interest income    1       2       106       115       122       77       1,347       1,422 
Allocated provision for loan and lease losses    ―         ―         ―         9       (18)      35       60       272 
Noninterest income    431       366       177       176       (102)      (42)      911       1,001 
Intersegment net referral fees (expense)    ―         ―         6       8       (33)      (62)      ―         ―   
Noninterest expense    303       288       149       152       368       354       1,380       1,387 
Amortization of intangibles    13       15       1       1       ―         ―         23       27 
Allocated corporate expenses    17       15       30       24       (373)      (338)      ―         ―   
Income (loss) before income taxes    99       50       109       113       10       (78)      795       737 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes    24       15       41       42       (51)      192       217       481 
Segment net income (loss) $  75    $  35    $  68    $  71    $  61    $  (270)   $  578    $  256 
                                                     
Identifiable assets (period end) $  3,070    $  3,160    $  10,883    $  9,834    $  51,391    $  48,636    $  184,651    $  181,504 
                                                     
                                                     
(1) Includes financial data from subsidiaries below the quantitative and qualitative thresholds requiring disclosure.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

BB&T is a financial holding company organized under the laws of North Carolina. BB&T conducts operations through its principal bank subsidiary, Branch Bank, and its nonbank subsidiaries.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and the future performance of BB&T that are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of BB&T and the information available to management at the time that these disclosures were prepared. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·general economic or business conditions, either nationally or regionally, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and/or a reduced demand for credit, insurance or other services;

 

·disruptions to the credit and financial markets, either nationally or globally, including the impact of a downgrade of U.S. government obligations by one of the credit ratings agencies and the adverse effects of the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Europe;

 

·changes in the interest rate environment and cash flow reassessments may reduce NIM and/or the volumes and values of loans made or held as well as the value of other financial assets held;

 

·competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions may increase significantly;

 

·legislative, regulatory or accounting changes, including changes resulting from the adoption and implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act may adversely affect the businesses in which BB&T is engaged;

 

·local, state or federal taxing authorities may take tax positions that are adverse to BB&T;

 

·a reduction may occur in BB&T’s credit ratings;

 

·adverse changes may occur in the securities markets;

 

·competitors of BB&T may have greater financial resources and develop products that enable them to compete more successfully than BB&T and may be subject to different regulatory standards than BB&T;

 

·natural or other disasters could have an adverse effect on BB&T in that such events could materially disrupt BB&T’s operations or the ability or willingness of BB&T’s customers to access the financial services BB&T offers;

 

·costs or difficulties related to the integration of the businesses of BB&T and its merger partners may be greater than expected;

 

·expected cost savings or revenue growth associated with completed mergers and acquisitions may not be fully realized or realized within the expected time frames;

 

·deposit attrition, customer loss and/or revenue loss following completed mergers and acquisitions may be greater than expected;

 

·cyber-security risks, including “denial of service,” “hacking” and “identity theft,” that could adversely affect our business and financial performance, or our reputation; and

 

·failure to implement part or all of the Company’s new ERP system could result in impairment charges that adversely impact BB&T’s financial condition and results of operations and could result in significant additional costs to BB&T.
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These and other risk factors are more fully described in this report and in BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 under the sections entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and from time to time, in other filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, BB&T undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

 

Regulatory Considerations

 

BB&T and its affiliates are subject to numerous examinations by federal and state banking regulators, as well as the SEC, FINRA, and various state insurance and securities regulators. BB&T has from time to time received requests for information from regulatory authorities in various states, including state insurance commissions and state attorneys general, securities regulators and other regulatory authorities, concerning their business practices. Such requests are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business. Refer to BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for additional disclosures with respect to laws and regulations affecting BB&T.

Dodd-Frank Act

The FRB has announced extensions for compliance with certain requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act that impact instruments held by BB&T. BB&T is currently evaluating the potential impact of these requirements on its financial condition and results of operations.

Interchange Fees

During March 2014, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the July 2013 lower court decision that ruled against the debit card interchange fee limits imposed by the FRB. Interchange fees, or “swipe fees,” are charges that merchants pay to card-issuing banks for processing electronic payment transactions. The case was remanded to the lower court for further proceedings on the FRB’s anti-exclusivity rule. The merchants may appeal the decision for rehearing before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals or petition the U.S. Supreme Court.

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and Conforming Regulations

In February 2014, The U.S. Treasury and IRS released the last substantial package of regulations necessary to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. These regulations affect persons making certain U.S.-related payments to Foreign Financial Institutions and other foreign entities, as well as payments by Foreign Financial Institutions to other persons. In addition, these regulations revise certain existing provisions regarding tax withholding on certain U.S. source income paid to foreign persons, information reporting and backup withholding with respect to payments made to certain U.S. persons, portfolio interest paid to nonresident alien individuals and foreign corporations, and the associated requirements governing collection, refunds, and credits of amounts withheld under these rules.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The accounting and reporting policies of BB&T are in accordance with GAAP and conform to the accounting and reporting guidelines prescribed by bank regulatory authorities. BB&T’s financial position and results of operations are affected by management’s application of accounting policies, including estimates, assumptions and judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities and amounts reported for revenues and expenses. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in the consolidated financial position and/or consolidated results of operations and related disclosures. The more critical accounting and reporting policies include accounting for the ACL, determining fair value of financial instruments, intangible assets, costs and benefit obligations associated with pension and postretirement benefit plans, and income taxes. Understanding BB&T’s accounting policies is fundamental to understanding the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations. Accordingly, the critical accounting policies are discussed in detail in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Significant accounting policies and changes in accounting principles and effects of new accounting pronouncements are discussed in detail in Note 1 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There have been no changes to the significant accounting policies during 2014. Additional disclosures regarding the effects of new accounting pronouncements are included in Note 1 “Basis of Presentation” included herein.

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Executive Summary

 

Consolidated net income available to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2014 was $501 million, a 138.6% increase compared to $210 million earned during the same period in 2013. Net income available to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2014 was reduced by a $16 million adjustment ($0.02 impact to diluted earnings per share) that reflects the reallocation of certain partnership profit interests to non-controlling interest holders. Financial results for the first quarter of 2013 were negatively impacted by a $281 million adjustment to the provision for income taxes, which was driven by a U.S. Tax Court ruling on February 11, 2013 that had implications on positions BB&T had taken in a similar transaction that was the subject of litigation in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

 

On a diluted per common share basis, earnings for the first quarter of 2014 were $0.69, compared to $0.29 for the same period in 2013. Excluding the impact of the tax adjustment, diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2013 were $0.69. BB&T’s results of operations for the first quarter of 2014 produced an annualized return on average assets of 1.29%, an annualized return on average risk-weighted assets of 1.71%, and an annualized return on average common shareholders’ equity of 9.87%, compared to prior year ratios of 0.57% (1.20% adjusted), 0.76% (1.60% adjusted) and 4.44% (10.34% adjusted), respectively. See Non-GAAP Information on page 66.

 

Total revenues, which include taxable-equivalent net interest income and noninterest income, were $2.3 billion for the first quarter of 2014, down $166 million compared to the first quarter of 2013. The decrease in total revenues included a $76 million decrease in taxable-equivalent net interest income and a $90 million decrease in noninterest income. The decrease in taxable-equivalent net interest income reflects a $115 million decrease in interest income, which primarily reflects the continued runoff of higher yielding covered loans, the sale of a consumer lending subsidiary during the fourth quarter of 2013, and lower yields on new loans. The decrease in interest income was partially offset by a $39 million decrease in funding costs compared to the same quarter of the prior year. NIM was 3.52%, down 24 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2013.

 

The decrease in noninterest income reflects declines in mortgage banking income, FDIC loss share income and net securities gains (losses) totaling $106 million, $25 million and $21 million, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by a $62 million increase in insurance income. The decrease in mortgage banking income reflects a decline in the volume of residential mortgage loan production, tighter pricing and the retention of certain mortgage loans in the held-for-investment portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2013 through the first quarter of 2014. The decrease in FDIC loss share income primarily relates to a provision for covered loans offset recorded in the earlier quarter. Net securities gains for the first quarter of 2014 totaled $2 million compared to $23 million in the earlier quarter. Insurance income was $62 million higher than the earlier quarter, which reflects higher performance-based commission income, firming market conditions for insurance premiums and $23 million due to an improved process used to estimate commission income.

 

The provision for credit losses, excluding covered loans, declined $180 million, or 72.9%, compared to the first quarter of 2013, as improved credit quality resulted in lower provision expense. Net charge-offs, excluding covered loans, for the first quarter of 2014 were $119 million lower than the first quarter of 2013, a decline of 43.3%. Excluding the reserve for unfunded lending commitments and covered loans, the reserve release was $80 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $54 million in the earlier quarter.

 

Noninterest expense was $1.4 billion for the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $11 million, or 0.8%, compared to the first quarter of 2013. This decline was primarily driven by a decrease in personnel expense totaling $35 million, which was largely the result of lower pension plan expense, driven by estimated returns on plan assets and lower amortization of net actuarial losses, and lower post-employment benefits expense, which is offset in other income. The decrease in noninterest expense also included declines in foreclosed property expense, regulatory charges, amortization of intangibles and professional services, which in the aggregate declined $22 million compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The overall decline in noninterest expense was partially offset by increases in other expense and loan-related expense of $22 million and $11 million, respectively. The increase in other expense includes higher project-related expenses, operating charge-offs and other related expenses, while the increase in loan-related expense primarily reflects higher expenses associated with certain investor-owned loans.

 

The provision for income taxes was $217 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $481 million for the first quarter of 2013. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2014 was 27.3%, compared to 65.3% for the prior year’s first quarter. The decrease in the effective tax rate primarily reflects the $281 million prior year adjustment to the income tax provision described previously.

 

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NPAs, excluding covered foreclosed real estate, decreased $67 million compared to December 31, 2013, reflecting declines in NPLs and foreclosed property totaling $32 million and $35 million, respectively. Excluding covered assets, NPAs represented 0.54% of total assets as of March 31, 2014, which is the lowest percentage since 2007.

 

Average loans held for investment for the first quarter of 2014 totaled $115.1 billion, up $266 million, or 0.9% on an annualized basis, compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. This increase was driven by growth in the commercial and industrial, CRE – income producing properties and sales finance loan portfolios of $334 million, $262 million and $166 million, respectively. Growth in average loans held for investment was negatively impacted by continued runoff in the covered loan portfolio of $312 million, or 57.9% annualized, and a $212 million decrease in the other lending subsidiaries portfolio.

 

Average deposits for the first quarter of 2014 decreased $188 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. Deposit mix remained relatively stable, with average noninterest-bearing deposits increasing slightly to 28.2% of total average deposits for the first quarter of 2014, compared to 28.1% for the prior quarter. The cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.27% for the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of one basis point from the prior quarter.

 

Total shareholders’ equity increased $747 million compared to December 31, 2013. This increase was primarily driven by net income of $578 million offset by common and preferred dividends totaling $163 million and $37 million, respectively. Other factors contributing to the increase in shareholders’ equity include $250 million in net activity related to equity awards and a $93 million net increase in AOCI, which primarily reflects a decrease in unrealized losses on AFS securities.

 

The Tier 1 common ratio, Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based capital ratios were 10.2%, 12.1% and 14.6% at March 31, 2014, respectively. These risk-based capital ratios remain well above regulatory standards for well-capitalized banks. As of March 31, 2014, measures of tangible capital were not required by the regulators and, therefore, were considered non-GAAP measures. Refer to the section titled “Capital Adequacy and Resources” herein for a discussion of how BB&T calculates and uses these measures in the evaluation of the Company and adjustments made to certain regulatory capital ratios previously presented.

 

Refer to BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for additional information with respect to BB&T’s recent accomplishments and significant challenges.

 

Analysis Of Results Of Operations

 

The following table sets forth selected financial ratios for the last five calendar quarters.

 

Table 1
Annualized Profitability Measures
                                             
        Three Months Ended    
                        Adjusted (1)             Adjusted (1)
        3/31/14   12/31/13   9/30/13   9/30/13   6/30/13   3/31/13 3/31/13
Rate of return on:                                      
  Average assets  1.29  %    1.30  %    0.68  %    1.19  %    1.27  %    0.57  %  1.20  %
  Average common shareholders’ equity  9.87       10.85       5.44       10.22       11.39       4.44     10.34   
NIM (FTE)  3.52       3.56       3.68      N/A      3.70       3.76    N/A  
                                             
                                             
(1) Calculated excluding the impact of the adjustments for uncertain income tax positions of $281 million and $235 million recorded in the first and third quarters of 2013, respectively. For additional information, see Non-GAAP Information on page 66.

 

Net Interest Income and NIM

 

First Quarter 2014 compared to First Quarter 2013

 

Net interest income on a FTE basis was $1.4 billion for the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of 5.2% compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease in net interest income was driven by a $115 million decrease in interest income, partially offset by a $39 million decrease in funding costs compared to the same quarter of the prior year. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, average earning assets increased $1.7 billion, or 1.1%, compared to the same period of 2013, while average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $3.7 billion, or 3.1%. The NIM was 3.52% for the first quarter of 2014, compared to

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3.76% for the same period of 2013. The 24 basis point decline in the NIM was primarily driven by lower yields on new loans and securities, and covered loan run-off, partially offset by lower funding costs.

 

The annualized FTE yield on the average securities portfolio for the first quarter of 2014 was 2.48%, which was unchanged from the earlier period.

 

The annualized FTE yield for the total loan portfolio for the first quarter of 2014 was 4.58%, compared to 5.03% in the first quarter of 2013. The decrease in the FTE yield on the total loan portfolio was primarily due to continued runoff of higher yielding covered loans, the sale of a consumer lending subsidiary during the fourth quarter of 2013, and lower yields on new loans.

 

The annualized cost of interest-bearing deposits for the first quarter of 2014 was 0.27%, compared to 0.36% for the same period in the prior year, reflecting lower rates on all categories of interest-bearing deposit products.

 

For the first quarter of 2014, the average annualized FTE rate paid on short-term borrowings was 0.11% compared to 0.18% during the first quarter of 2013. The average annualized rate paid on long-term debt for the first quarter of 2014 was 2.49%, compared to 3.23% for the same period in 2013. This decrease was the result of lower rates on new debt issuances.

 

Management expects NIM to decrease by approximately ten basis points in the second quarter of 2014 with approximately half of the decline due to covered asset runoff. The other half of the decline is due to core margin changes as a result of lower earning asset yields driven by tighter credit spreads, partially offset by lower funding costs and favorable funding mix changes. Thereafter, the core margin is expected to be relatively stable for the remainder of the year.

 

The following table sets forth the major components of net interest income and the related annualized yields and rates for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013, as well as the variances between the periods caused by changes in interest rates versus changes in volumes. Changes attributable to the mix of assets and liabilities have been allocated proportionally between the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.

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Table 2
FTE Net Interest Income and Rate / Volume Analysis (1)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
                                                               
            Average Balances (7)   Annualized Yield/Rate   Income/Expense   Increase   Change due to
            2014   2013    2014   2013    2014   2013    (Decrease)   Rate   Volume
                                                               
            (Dollars in millions)
Assets                                                      
Total securities, at amortized cost (2)                                                      
  U.S. Treasury   $  1,634    $  302     1.50  %    0.24  %   $  6    $  ―      $  6    $  3    $  3 
  GSE      5,603       4,220     2.09       1.99         29       21       8       1       7 
  MBS issued by GSE      29,339       28,540     2.04       1.92         150       137       13       9       4 
  States and political subdivisions      1,833       1,837     5.77       5.80         26       27       (1)      (1)      ―   
  Non-agency MBS      259       300     6.99       5.58         5       4       1       2       (1)
  Other      477       477     1.57       1.41         2       2       ―         ―         ―   
  Covered      972       1,125     12.86       13.18         31       37       (6)      (1)      (5)
    Total securities      40,117       36,801     2.48       2.48         249       228       21       13       8 
Other earning assets (3)      1,875       2,838     3.30       1.64         15       12       3       8       (5)
Loans and leases, net of unearned income (4)(5)                                                      
  Commercial:                                                      
    Commercial and industrial      38,435       37,916     3.43       3.76         325       353       (28)      (33)      5 
    CRE - income producing properties      10,293       9,862     3.57       3.84         91       93       (2)      (6)      4 
    CRE - construction and development      2,454       2,798     3.64       3.89         22       27       (5)      (2)      (3)
  Direct retail lending (6)      9,349       15,757     4.28       4.73         99       184       (85)      (16)      (69)
  Sales finance      9,428       7,838     2.84       3.52         66       68       (2)      (14)      12 
  Revolving credit      2,357       2,279     8.78       8.51         51       48       3       2       1 
  Residential mortgage (6)      30,635       23,618     4.26       4.26         325       251       74       ―         74 
  Other lending subsidiaries      10,236       9,988     9.42       10.84         238       267       (29)      (35)      6 
    Total loans and leases held for investment (excluding covered loans)      113,187       110,056     4.34       4.74         1,217       1,291       (74)      (104)      30 
  Covered      1,874       3,133     18.65       17.49         86       135       (49)      8       (57)
    Total loans and leases held for investment      115,061       113,189     4.58       5.09         1,303       1,426       (123)      (96)      (27)
  LHFS      1,311       3,792     4.46       3.28         15       31       (16)      8       (24)
    Total loans and leases      116,372       116,981     4.58       5.03         1,318       1,457       (139)      (88)      (51)
    Total earning assets      158,364       156,620     4.03       4.37         1,582       1,697       (115)      (67)      (48)
    Nonearning assets      24,033       25,393                                           
      Total assets   $  182,397    $  182,013                                           
                                                               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                                      
Interest-bearing deposits:                                                      
  Interest-checking   $  18,615    $  20,169     0.07       0.09         3       5       (2)      (2)      ―   
  Money market and savings      48,767       48,431     0.13       0.15         15       18       (3)      (3)      ―   
  Certificates and other time deposits      21,935       28,934     0.75       0.89         42       63       (21)      (9)      (12)
  Foreign deposits - interest-bearing      1,009       385     0.06       0.12         ―         ―         ―         ―         ―   
    Total interest-bearing deposits      90,326       97,919     0.27       0.36         60       86       (26)      (14)      (12)
Short-term borrowings      4,321       4,217     0.11       0.18         1       2       (1)      (1)      ―   
Long-term debt      22,432       18,690     2.49       3.23         138       150       (12)      (39)      27 
    Total interest-bearing liabilities      117,079       120,826     0.69       0.79         199       238       (39)      (54)      15 
    Noninterest-bearing deposits      35,392       32,518                                           
    Other liabilities      6,662       7,354                                           
    Shareholders’ equity      23,264       21,315                                           
      Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $  182,397    $  182,013                                           
Average interest rate spread                3.34  %    3.58  %                              
NIM/net interest income                3.52  %    3.76  %   $  1,383    $  1,459    $  (76)   $  (13)   $  (63)
Taxable-equivalent adjustment                           $  36    $  37                   
                                                               
                                                               
(1) Yields are stated on a FTE basis assuming tax rates in effect for the periods presented.
(2) Total securities include AFS securities and HTM securities.
(3) Includes Federal funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements or similar arrangements, interest-bearing deposits with banks, trading securities, FHLB stock and other earning assets.
(4) Loan fees, which are not material for any of the periods shown, are included for rate calculation purposes.
(5) NPLs are included in the average balances.
(6) During the first quarter of 2014, $8.3 billion in loans were transferred from direct retail lending to residential mortgage.
(7) Excludes basis adjustments for fair value hedges.
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FDIC Loss Share Receivable and the Net Revenue Impact from Covered Assets

 

In connection with the Colonial acquisition, Branch Bank entered into loss sharing agreements with the FDIC that outline the terms and conditions under which the FDIC will reimburse Branch Bank for a portion of the losses incurred on certain loans, OREO, certain investment securities and other assets. Refer to BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for additional information regarding the loss sharing agreements. The following table presents the carrying amount of assets covered by each loss share agreement:

 

Table 3
Covered Assets by Loss Share Agreement
                         
        March 31, 2014  
         Commercial    Single Family    Total  
                         
         (Dollars in millions)  
  Loans and leases   $  1,071    $  748    $  1,819   
  AFS securities      1,361       ―         1,361   
  Other assets      102       37       139   
    Total covered assets   $  2,534    $  785    $  3,319   

 

The loss sharing agreement applicable to commercial loans and other covered assets expires in the third quarter of 2014; however, Branch Bank must reimburse the FDIC for gains and recoveries, net of related expenses, through the third quarter of 2017. The following table provides information related to the carrying amount and fair value of the components of the FDIC loss share receivable (payable):

 

Table 4
FDIC Loss Share Receivable (Payable)
                                 
          March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013  
  Attributable to:   Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Carrying Amount   Fair Value  
                                 
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Covered loans   $  781    $  396    $  843    $  464   
  Covered securities      (568)      (530)      (565)      (521)  
  Aggregate loss calculation      (113)      (147)      (104)      (131)  
    Total   $  100    $  (281)   $  174    $  (188)  

 

The decrease in the carrying amount attributable to covered loans was due to the receipt of cash from the FDIC and negative accretion due to the credit loss improvement, partially reduced by the offset to the provision for covered loans and the FDIC’s share of losses on foreclosed property. The change in the carrying amount attributable to covered securities was due to the offsets to the accretion of the discount and the amount of changes in unrealized gains of covered securities. The change in the carrying amount attributable to the aggregate loss calculation is primarily due to accretion of the expected payment, which is included in “Accretion due to credit loss improvement” below. The fair values were based upon a discounted cash flow methodology that was consistent with the acquisition date methodology. The fair value attributable to covered loans and the aggregate loss calculation changes over time due to the receipt of cash from the FDIC, updated credit loss assumptions and the passage of time. The fair value attributable to covered securities was based upon the timing and amount that would be payable to the FDIC should they settle at the current fair value at the conclusion of the loss share agreement.

 

The cumulative amount related to covered securities recognized through earnings resulted in a liability of $202 million as of March 31, 2014. Covered securities are classified as AFS and carried at fair market value, and the changes in unrealized gains/losses are offset by the applicable loss share percentage in AOCI, which resulted in a pre-tax liability of $366 million as of March 31, 2014. BB&T would only owe these amounts to the FDIC if BB&T were to sell these securities prior to the third quarter of 2017. BB&T does not currently intend to dispose of the covered securities.

 

Following the conclusion of the 10 year loss share period in 2019, should actual aggregate losses, excluding securities, be less than an amount determined in accordance with these agreements, BB&T will pay the FDIC a portion of the difference. As of March 31, 2014, BB&T projects that Branch Bank would owe the FDIC approximately $164 million under the aggregate loss calculation. This liability is expensed over time and BB&T has recognized total expense of approximately $113 million through March 31, 2014.

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The following table provides information related to the income statement impact of covered loans and securities and the FDIC loss sharing receivable/payable. The table excludes all amounts related to other assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

 

Table 5
Revenue Impact from Covered Assets, Net of Provision
                                 
              Three Months Ended March 31,  
                   2014    2013  
                                 
                      (Dollars in millions)  
  Interest income-covered loans             $  86    $  135   
  Interest income-covered securities                31       37   
    Total interest income                117       172   
  Provision for covered loans                7       (25)  
  FDIC loss share income, net                (84)      (59)  
    Adjusted net revenue             $  40    $  88   
                                 
  FDIC loss share income, net                        
    Offset to provision for covered loans             $  (5)   $  20   
    Accretion due to credit loss improvement                (69)      (67)  
    Accretion for securities                (10)      (12)  
      Total             $  (84)   $  (59)  

 

Interest income on covered loans and securities for the first quarter of 2014 decreased $55 million compared to the first quarter of 2013, reflecting decreased interest income related to covered loans and securities totaling $49 million and $6 million, respectively. The decline in interest income relating to covered loans primarily reflects lower average covered loan balances. The yield on covered loans for the first quarter of 2014 was 18.65%, compared to 17.49% in the earlier quarter. The increase in yield primarily reflects the impact of the quarterly reassessment of expected future cash flows. The decrease in interest income on covered securities primarily reflects lower average covered security balances in the current quarter.

 

FDIC loss share income, net was a negative $84 million for the first quarter of 2014, $25 million worse than the first quarter of 2013, which primarily reflects the offset to the provision for covered loans recorded in the earlier quarter.

 

Provision for Credit Losses

 

First Quarter 2014 compared to First Quarter 2013

 

The provision for credit losses, excluding covered loans, totaled $67 million for the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $180 million compared to the provision for the first quarter of 2013. This decrease reflects improvement in loss frequencies related to the commercial and industrial and CRE – income producing properties portfolios, which resulted in provision decreases totaling $149 million and $19 million respectively. The provision for credit losses related to the other lending subsidiaries portfolio declined $21 million, primarily the result of updates to loss frequencies and overall credit quality improvement resulting from the sale of a consumer lending subsidiary during the fourth quarter of 2013. The provision related to the reserve for unfunded lending commitments reflected a net improvement of $35 million, which primarily reflects improvement in loss frequencies and credit quality. These decreases were partially offset by a $42 million increase in the provision for credit losses related to the CRE – construction and development portfolio, which primarily reflects a provision release in the earlier quarter.

 

Net charge-offs, excluding covered loans, were $119 million lower than the first quarter of 2013. This decrease in net charge-offs was broad-based in nature, with notable declines in net charge-offs related to the commercial and industrial, CRE –income producing properties, and direct retail lending portfolios that totaled $60 million, $25 million and $23 million, respectively. Net charge-offs in the other lending subsidiaries portfolio were $18 million higher than the earlier quarter as a result of a process change that resulted in accelerated recognition of charge-offs in the nonprime automobile lending portfolio. This increase is not indicative of a trend in the underlying portfolio.

 

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Net charge-offs were 0.56% of average loans and leases on an annualized basis (0.55% excluding covered loans) for the first quarter of 2014, compared to 1.00% of average loans and leases (0.98% excluding covered loans) for the same period in 2013. Management expects that net charge-offs will be modestly below the normalized range for net charge-offs (which ranges from 50 to 70 basis points) for the next few quarters.

 

Noninterest Income

 

First Quarter 2014 compared to First Quarter 2013

 

Noninterest income was $911 million for the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $90 million, or 9.0%, compared to the earlier quarter. The decrease in noninterest income was driven by decreases in mortgage banking income, FDIC loss share income and net securities gains (losses) totaling $106 million, $25 million, and $21 million, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by a $62 million increase in insurance income.

 

The decrease in mortgage banking income reflects a decline in the volume of residential mortgage loan production, tighter pricing and the retention of certain mortgage loans in the held-for-investment loan portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2013 through the first quarter of 2014. The decrease in FDIC loss share income primarily relates to an offset for the provision for covered loans recorded in the earlier quarter. Net securities gains for the first quarter of 2014 totaled $2 million, compared to $23 million in the earlier quarter. Insurance income was $62 million higher than the earlier quarter, which reflects higher performance-based commission income, firming market conditions for insurance premiums and $23 million due to an improved process of estimating commission income.

 

Other categories of noninterest income, including service charges on deposits, investment banking and brokerage fees and commissions, bankcard fees and merchant discounts, trust and investment advisory revenues, checkcard fees, income from bank-owned life insurance, and other income totaled $492 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, unchanged compared to the same period of 2013.

 

Noninterest Expense

 

First Quarter 2014 compared to First Quarter 2013

 

Noninterest expense was $1.4 billion for the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $11 million, or 0.8%, compared to the earlier quarter. This decline includes a $35 million decrease in personnel expense, which primarily reflects lower estimated qualified pension plan expense that was driven by lower amortization of net actuarial losses. The decline in noninterest expense also includes declines in foreclosed property expense, regulatory charges, amortization of intangibles and professional services that totaled $22 million in the aggregate.

 

These declines in noninterest expense were partially offset by increases in other expense and loan-related expense totaling $22 million and $11 million, respectively. The increase in other expense includes higher project-related expenses, operating charge-offs and other related expenses, while the increase in loan-related expense primarily reflects higher expenses associated with certain investor-owned loans.

 

Other categories of noninterest expenses, including occupancy and equipment, software and merger-related and restructuring charges totaled $227 million for the current quarter, compared to $214 million for the same period of 2013.

 

Management expects that positive operating leverage over the remainder of 2014 will drive the efficiency ratio lower.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

First Quarter 2014 compared to First Quarter 2013

 

The provision for income taxes was $217 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $481 million for the earlier quarter. This produced an effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2014 of 27.3%, compared to 65.3% for the same quarter of the prior year. This decrease in the effective tax rate primarily reflects the $281 million prior year adjustment to the income tax provision described previously. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2014 is expected to be similar to the effective tax rate for the first quarter.

 

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Segment Results

 

See Note 14 “Operating Segments” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” contained herein and BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, for additional disclosures related to BB&T’s reportable business segments. Fluctuations in noninterest income and noninterest expense incurred directly by the segments are more fully discussed in the “Noninterest Income” and “Noninterest Expense” sections above.

 

During January 2014, approximately $8.3 billion of home equity loans and lines were transferred from Community Banking to Residential Mortgage Banking based on a change in how these loans are managed as a result of new qualified mortgage regulations. The following table has been revised to give retrospective effect to the transfer:

 

Table 6
BB&T Corporation
Net Income by Reportable Segments
                           
        Three Months Ended March 31,  
            2014   2013  
                           
                (Dollars in millions)  
  Community Banking             $  217    $  193   
  Residential Mortgage Banking                63       137   
  Dealer Financial Services                35       40   
  Specialized Lending                59       50   
  Insurance Services                75       35   
  Financial Services                68       71   
  Other, Treasury and Corporate                61       (270)  
  BB&T Corporation             $  578    $  256   

 

First Quarter 2014 compared to First Quarter 2013

 

Community Banking net income was $217 million in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of $24 million over the earlier quarter. The allocated provision for loan and lease losses decreased $101 million driven by lower business and consumer loan charge-offs. The $31 million decrease in noninterest expense was primarily attributable to lower personnel, occupancy and equipment, and foreclosed property expense, partially offset by higher allocated service center and commercial loan pre-foreclosure expense. Segment net interest income decreased $52 million, primarily due to lower funding spreads on deposits, partially offset by improvements in deposit mix as a result of growth in noninterest-bearing and savings, and a decrease in certificates of deposit. Intersegment net referral fees decreased $28 million driven by lower mortgage banking referrals. The provision for income taxes increased $14 million, primarily due to higher pre-tax income.

 

Residential Mortgage Banking net income was $63 million in the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $74 million from the earlier quarter. Noninterest income decreased $101 million driven by lower gains on residential mortgage loan production and sales as mortgage originations declined, pricing tightened due to competitive factors, and the correspondent network generated a more significant share of loan originations in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the earlier quarter. The decrease in noninterest income was also driven by a decrease in net MSR fair value gains. Segment net interest income decreased $20 million, primarily the result of lower average balances in the held-for-sale portfolio. The $8 million increase in noninterest expense was driven by higher expenses associated with the investor-owned servicing portfolio. The allocated provision for loan and lease losses decreased $13 million, which primarily reflects improved credit trends. The provision for income taxes decreased $46 million, primarily due to lower pre-tax income.

 

Dealer Financial Services net income was $35 million in the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $5 million from the earlier quarter, primarily due to an increase in the allocated provision for loan and lease losses. The allocated provision for loan and lease losses increased $6 million, primarily due to a process change that resulted in accelerated recognition of charge-offs in the nonprime automobile lending portfolio. Segment net interest income was flat as loan growth was offset by lower funding spreads. Dealer Financial Services grew average loans by 12.3% compared to the earlier quarter.

 

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Specialized Lending net income was $59 million in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of $9 million from the earlier quarter. Segment net interest income decreased $38 million compared to the earlier quarter, which primarily reflects the sale of a consumer lending subsidiary in the fourth quarter. The sale of this subsidiary had a beneficial impact on the allocated provision for loan and lease losses, which decreased $42 million. Noninterest expense decreased $13 million driven by lower personnel, loan processing, occupancy and equipment, and professional services expense. Small ticket consumer finance, equipment finance, governmental finance, and commercial mortgage businesses experienced strong growth compared to the earlier quarter.

 

Insurance Services net income was $75 million in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of $40 million over the first quarter of 2013. Insurance Service’s noninterest income was up $65 million, primarily due to higher performance-based commissions, increased commissions on certain new and renewal business and $23 million due to an improved process used to estimate commission income. Noninterest expense increased $15 million, primarily driven by higher salary, business referral, and insurance premium expense. The provision for income taxes increased $9 million, primarily due to higher pre-tax income.

 

Financial Services net income was $68 million in the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $3 million from the earlier quarter. Segment net interest income decreased $9 million, primarily due to lower funding spreads on deposits. The allocated provision for loan and lease losses decreased $9 million, reflecting improved loss frequency in the large corporate loan portfolio. Financial Services continues to generate significant loan growth, with Corporate Banking’s average loan balances increasing $1.2 billion, or 17.9%, over the earlier period, while BB&T Wealth’s average loan balances increased $159 million, or 19.5%.

 

In the first quarter of 2014, Other, Treasury & Corporate generated net income of $61 million, an increase of $331 million over the earlier quarter. Earlier quarter results include a $281 million adjustment to the income tax provision as previously described. Excluding this adjustment, net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $11 million. The allocated provision for loan and lease losses decreased $53 million, primarily due to lower covered loan charge-offs and a decrease in the reserve for unfunded commitments attributable to improved loss frequency estimates. Segment net interest income increased $45 million, primarily due to higher interest income on the investment portfolio, lower corporate borrowing costs, and lower funding credits on deposits allocated to the Community Banking and Financial Services segments. Intersegment net referral fees increased $29 million as the result of lower shared mortgage banking referral income allocated to the Community Banking and Financial Services segments. Allocated corporate expenses decreased $35 million compared to the earlier quarter.

 

Analysis Of Financial Condition

 

Investment Activities

 

The total securities portfolio was $41.3 billion at March 31, 2014, an increase of $1.1 billion, compared with December 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2014, the securities portfolio included $20.5 billion of AFS securities (at fair value) and $20.8 billion of HTM securities (at amortized cost).

 

The effective duration of the securities portfolio decreased to 5.1 years at March 31, 2014, compared to 5.5 years at December 31, 2013, primarily the result of lower interest rates. The duration of the securities portfolio excludes equity securities, auction rate securities and certain non-agency residential MBS that were acquired in the Colonial acquisition.

 

See Note 2 “Securities” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for additional disclosures related to BB&T’s evaluation of securities for OTTI.

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Lending Activities

 

Average loans held for investment were $115.1 billion for the first quarter of 2014, a 0.9% increase compared to $114.8 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

Average residential mortgage loans increased $6.7 billion, and average direct retail lending loans decreased $6.6 billion, largely due to a transfer of approximately $8.3 billion of closed-end, first and second lien position, residential mortgage loans in January 2014. This transfer was completed in order to facilitate compliance with a series of new rules related to mortgage servicing associated with first and second lien position mortgages collateralized by real estate. Average loan balances for the first quarter of 2014 reflect the impact of this transfer from the date of the transfer through March 31, 2014.

 

During the first quarter of 2014, the CRE loan categories were realigned into CRE – income producing properties and CRE – construction and development in order to better reflect the nature of the underlying loans. Prior period data has been reclassified to conform to this new presentation.

 

The following table presents the composition of average loans and leases:
                                     
  Table 7  
  Composition of Average Loans and Leases  
                                     
        For the Three Months Ended  
        3/31/14   12/31/13   9/30/13   6/30/13   3/31/13  
                                     
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                              
    Commercial and industrial $  38,435    $  38,101    $  38,446    $  38,359    $  37,916   
    CRE - income producing properties    10,293       10,031       9,907       9,864       9,862   
    CRE - construction and development    2,454       2,433       2,459       2,668       2,798   
  Direct retail lending    9,349       15,998       16,112       15,936       15,757   
  Sales finance    9,428       9,262       8,992       8,520       7,838   
  Revolving credit    2,357       2,357       2,308       2,268       2,279   
  Residential mortgage    30,635       23,979       23,403       23,391       23,618   
  Other lending subsidiaries    10,236       10,448       11,018       10,407       9,988   
    Total average loans and leases held for                              
      investment (excluding covered loans)    113,187       112,609       112,645       111,413       110,056   
  Covered    1,874       2,186       2,502       2,858       3,133   
    Total average loans and leases held                              
      for investment    115,061       114,795       115,147       114,271       113,189   
  LHFS    1,311       2,206       3,118       3,581       3,792   
    Total average loans and leases $  116,372    $  117,001    $  118,265    $  117,852    $  116,981   

 

The increase in average loans held for investment in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the prior quarter was driven by growth in the commercial and industrial, CRE – income producing properties and sales finance loan portfolios of $334 million, $262 million, and $166 million, respectively. Growth in average loans held for investment was negatively impacted by continued runoff in the covered loan portfolio of $312 million and a $212 million decrease in the other lending subsidiaries portfolio.

 

The increase in the commercial and industrial portfolio was largely driven by growth in middle market corporate lending. The average CRE – income producing properties portfolio increased $262 million, or 10.6% annualized compared to the prior quarter, reflecting growth in lending to multi-family residential and retail shopping center clients. The average CRE – construction and development portfolio increased 3.5% on an annualized basis compared to the prior quarter, based primarily on lending to single-family construction clients in certain geographical areas. The average sales finance portfolio increased $166 million, or 7.3% annualized, based on continued strength in the prime automobile lending market.

 

Average other lending subsidiaries loans decreased $212 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. This decline included a $205 million decrease in the insurance premium financing portfolio, which was primarily the result of seasonality in that line of business, a decrease of approximately $69 million that was largely attributable to the sale of a consumer lending subsidiary during the fourth quarter of 2013, and a $48 million decrease in the small ticket consumer finance portfolio. These declines were partially offset by a $109 million increase in the equipment finance portfolio.

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Average LHFS for the first quarter of 2014 decreased $895 million compared to the prior quarter. This decrease reflects declines of $828 million and $67 million of residential LHFS and commercial LHFS, respectively. The decrease in residential LHFS reflects a continued decline in mortgage loan origination volume as well as the decision to retain certain originated mortgage loans.

 

Average loan growth for the second quarter of 2014 is expected to be in the range of 3% to 5% on an annualized basis compared to the first quarter of 2014.

 

Asset Quality

 

The following discussion excludes assets covered by FDIC loss sharing agreements that provide for reimbursement to BB&T for the majority of losses incurred on those assets. Covered loans, which are considered performing due to the application of the expected cash flows method, were $1.8 billion at March 31, 2014 and $2.0 billion at December 31, 2013. Covered foreclosed real estate totaled $98 million and $121 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

Asset quality continued to improve during the first quarter of 2014. NPAs, which include foreclosed real estate, repossessions, NPLs and nonperforming TDRs, totaled $1.0 billion at March 31, 2014, compared to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2013. The decrease in NPAs included declines in nonperforming loans and leases and foreclosed property of $32 million and $35 million, respectively. NPAs have decreased for 16 consecutive quarters and are at their lowest level since December 31, 2007. Refer to Table 8 for an analysis of the changes in NPAs during the three months ended March 31, 2014. NPAs as a percentage of loans and leases plus foreclosed property were 0.85% at March 31, 2014, compared with 0.91% at December 31, 2013.

 

Management expects NPAs to improve at a modest pace in the second quarter of 2014.

 

The following table presents the changes in NPAs during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

Table 8
Rollforward of NPAs
                       
              Three Months Ended March 31,  
              2014   2013  
                         
              (Dollars in millions)  
  Beginning balance $  1,053    $  1,536   
    New NPAs    328       513   
    Advances and principal increases    20       43   
    Disposals of foreclosed assets    (143)      (148)  
    Disposals of NPLs (1)    (26)      (107)  
    Charge-offs and losses    (81)      (181)  
    Payments    (104)      (178)  
    Transfers to performing status    (69)      (59)  
    Other, net    8       (6)  
  Ending balance $  986    $  1,413   
                         
                         
(1) Includes charge-offs and losses recorded upon sale of $5 million and $29 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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Table 9 and Table 10 summarize asset quality information for the last five quarters. As more fully described below, the information has been adjusted to exclude past due covered loans and certain mortgage loans guaranteed by the government:

 

·In accordance with regulatory reporting standards, covered loans that are contractually past due are recorded as past due and still accruing based on the number of days past due. However, given the significant amount of acquired loans that are past due but still accruing due to the application of the accretion method, BB&T has concluded that it is appropriate to adjust Table 9 to exclude covered loans in summarizing total loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing and total loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing.

 

·BB&T has also concluded that the inclusion of covered loans in certain asset quality ratios summarized in Table 10 including “Loans 30-89 days past due and still accruing as a percentage of total loans and leases,” “Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a percentage of total loans and leases,” “NPLs as a percentage of total loans and leases” and certain other asset quality ratios that reflect NPAs in the numerator or denominator (or both) results in significant distortion to these ratios. In addition, because loan level charge-offs related to the acquired loans are not recognized in the financial statements until the cumulative amounts exceed the original loss projections on a pool basis, the net charge-off ratio for the acquired loans is not consistent with the net charge-off ratio for other loan portfolios. The inclusion of these loans in the asset quality ratios described above could result in a lack of comparability across quarters or years, and could negatively impact comparability with other portfolios that were not impacted by acquisition accounting. BB&T believes that the presentation of asset quality measures excluding covered loans and related amounts from both the numerator and denominator provides better perspective into underlying trends related to the quality of its loan portfolio. Accordingly, the asset quality measures in Table 10 present asset quality information both on a consolidated basis as well as excluding the covered assets and related amounts.

 

·In addition, BB&T has excluded mortgage loans that are guaranteed by the government, primarily FHA/VA loans, from the asset quality metrics reflected in Table 9 and Table 10, as these loans are recoverable through various government guarantees. In addition, BB&T has recorded certain amounts related to delinquent GNMA loans serviced for others that BB&T has the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase and has effectively regained control. The amount of government guaranteed mortgage loans and GNMA loans serviced for others that have been excluded are noted in the footnotes to Table 9.

 

 

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The following tables summarize asset quality information, excluding covered assets, for the past five quarters:
                                   
  Table 9
  Asset Quality (Excluding Covered Assets)
                                   
        Three Months Ended
        3/31/2014   12/31/2013   9/30/2013   6/30/2013   3/31/2013
                                   
        (Dollars in millions)
NPAs (1)                            
  NPLs:                            
    Commercial:                            
      Commercial and industrial $  334    $  363    $  415    $  457    $  533 
      CRE - income producing properties    98       113       127       146       146 
      CRE - construction and development    49       51       66       100       136 
    Direct retail lending (2)    52       109       110       119       127 
    Sales finance    4       5       5       5       6 
    Residential mortgage (2)(3)    319       243       238       254       255 
    Other lending subsidiaries (3)(4)    47       51       69       68       80 
  Total NPLs held for investment (4)    903       935       1,030       1,149       1,283 
  Foreclosed real estate (5)    59       71       85       89       88 
  Other foreclosed property    24       47       47       38       42 
    Total NPAs (4)(5) $  986    $  1,053    $  1,162    $  1,276    $  1,413 
                                   
Performing TDRs (6)                            
    Commercial:                            
      Commercial and industrial $  76    $  77    $  74    $  59    $  54 
      CRE - income producing properties    42       50       50       44       54 
      CRE - construction and development    32       39       44       43       37 
    Direct retail lending (2)    93       187       185       188       193 
    Sales finance    19       17       18       17       19 
    Revolving credit    47       48       51       53       55 
    Residential mortgage (2)(3)(7)    836       785       720       726       715 
    Other lending subsidiaries (3)(4)    132       126       200       183       162 
  Total performing TDRs (4)(7) $  1,277    $  1,329    $  1,342    $  1,313    $  1,289 
                                   
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing                            
    Commercial:                            
      Commercial and industrial $  ―      $  ―      $  ―      $  3    $  ―   
    Direct retail lending (2)    10       33       34       30       34 
    Sales finance    4       5       5       5       7 
    Revolving credit    9       10       11       13       14 
    Residential mortgage (2)(8)(9)    76       69       68       68       77 
    Other lending subsidiaries    4       5       4       4       6 
  Total loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing  (8)(9)(10) $  103    $  122    $  122    $  123    $  138 
                                   
Loans 30-89 days past due                            
    Commercial:                            
      Commercial and industrial $  26    $  35    $  27    $  32    $  34 
      CRE - income producing properties    14       8       13       9       5 
      CRE - construction and development    3       2       2       3       7 
    Direct retail lending (2)    50       132       121       123       136 
    Sales finance    45       56       46       47       42 
    Revolving credit    21       23       22       20       20 
    Residential mortgage (2)(3)(11)(12)    491       463       424       465       529 
    Other lending subsidiaries (3)(4)    133       221       268       241       183 
  Total loans 30 - 89 days past due (4)(11)(12)(13) $  783    $  940    $  923    $  940    $  956 
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(1)Covered loans are considered to be performing due to the application of the accretion method. Covered loans that are contractually past due are noted below.
(2)During the first quarter of 2014, approximately $55 million of nonaccrual loans, $94 million of performing TDRs, $22 million of loans 90 days or more past due and $83 million of loans 30-89 days past due were transferred from direct retail lending to residential mortgage.
(3)During the fourth quarter of 2013, approximately $16 million of nonaccrual loans, $66 million of performing TDRs and $40 million of loans 30-89 days past due were transferred from other lending subsidiaries to residential mortgage.
(4)During the fourth quarter of 2013, approximately $9 million of nonaccrual loans, $24 million of performing TDRs and $26 million of loans 30-89 days past due were sold in connection with the sale of a consumer lending subsidiary.
(5)Excludes covered foreclosed real estate totaling $98 million, $121 million, $148 million, $181 million, and $232 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively.
(6)Excludes TDRs that are nonperforming totaling $213 million, $193 million, $191 million, $211 million and $222 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively. These amounts are included in total nonperforming assets.
(7)Excludes mortgage TDRs that are government guaranteed totaling $391 million, $379 million, $383 million, $367 million and $338 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively. Includes mortgage TDRs held for sale.
(8)Excludes mortgage loans 90 days or more past due that are government guaranteed totaling $307 million, $297 million, $268 million, $246 million and $251 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively. Includes past due mortgage loans held for sale.
(9)Excludes government guaranteed GNMA mortgage loans that BB&T has the right but not the obligation to repurchase that are 90 days or more past due totaling $486 million, $511 million, $497 million, $492 million and $514 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively.
(10)Excludes covered loans past due 90 days or more totaling $258 million, $304 million, $364 million, $401 million and $371 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively.
(11)Excludes mortgage loans past due 30-89 days that are government guaranteed totaling $75 million, $96 million, $107 million, $103 million and $95 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively. Includes past due mortgage loans held for sale.
(12)Excludes government guaranteed GNMA mortgage loans that BB&T has the right but not the obligation to repurchase that are past due 30-89 days totaling $2 million, $4 million, $5 million, $5 million and $5 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively.
(13)Excludes covered loans past due 30-89 days totaling $85 million, $88 million, $104 million, $102 million and $120 million at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively.
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  Table 10
  Asset Quality Ratios
                                   
        As of / For the Three Months Ended
        3/31/2014   12/31/2013   9/30/2013   6/30/2013   3/31/2013
Asset Quality Ratios (including covered assets)                            
  Loans 30 - 89 days past due and still accruing as a                            
    percentage of total loans and leases (1)(2)  0.74  %    0.88  %    0.87  %    0.88  %    0.91  %
  Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a                            
    percentage of total loans and leases (1)(2)  0.31       0.36       0.41       0.44       0.43   
  NPLs as a percentage of total loans and leases  0.77       0.80       0.87       0.97       1.09   
  NPAs as a percentage of:                            
    Total assets  0.59       0.64       0.72       0.79       0.91   
    Loans and leases plus foreclosed property  0.92       1.00       1.10       1.23       1.39   
  Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases  0.56       0.48       0.48       0.74       1.00   
  ALLL as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment  1.41       1.49       1.59       1.64       1.73   
  Ratio of ALLL to:                            
    Net charge-offs  2.54  x    3.06  x    3.22  x    2.18  x    1.69  x
    Nonperforming loans and leases held for investment  1.82       1.85       1.78       1.66       1.54   
                                   
Asset Quality Ratios (excluding covered assets) (3)                            
  Loans 30 - 89 days past due and still accruing as a                            
    percentage of total loans and leases (1)(2)  0.68  %    0.82  %    0.79  %    0.81  %    0.83  %
  Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as a                            
    percentage of total loans and leases (1)(2)  0.09       0.11       0.10       0.11       0.12   
  NPLs as a percentage of total loans and leases  0.78       0.81       0.89       0.99       1.12   
  NPAs as a percentage of:                            
    Total assets  0.54       0.58       0.65       0.71       0.79   
    Loans and leases plus foreclosed property  0.85       0.91       1.00       1.10       1.23   
  Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases  0.55       0.49       0.49       0.75       0.98   
  ALLL as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment  1.34       1.42       1.51       1.57       1.65   
  Ratio of ALLL to:                            
    Net charge-offs  2.42  x    2.88  x    3.03  x    2.07  x    1.65  x
    Nonperforming loans and leases held for investment  1.70       1.73       1.66       1.55       1.43   

 

 

Applicable ratios are annualized.

(1)Excludes government guaranteed GNMA mortgage loans that BB&T has the right but not the obligation to repurchase. Refer to the footnotes of Table 9 for amounts related to these loans.
(2)Excludes mortgage loans guaranteed by the government. Refer to the footnotes of Table 9 for amounts related to these loans.
(3)These asset quality ratios have been adjusted to remove the impact of covered loans and covered foreclosed property. Appropriate adjustments to the numerator and denominator have been reflected in the calculation of these ratios. Management believes the inclusion of covered loans in certain asset quality ratios that include nonperforming assets, past due loans or net charge-offs in the numerator or denominator results in distortion of these ratios and they may not be comparable to other periods presented or to other portfolios that were not impacted by purchase accounting.

 

Problem loans include loans on nonaccrual status or loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing as disclosed in Table 9. In addition, for its commercial portfolio segment, loans that are rated special mention or substandard performing are closely monitored by management as potential problem loans. Refer to Note 3 “Loans and ACL” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for additional disclosures related to these potential problem loans.

 

Certain residential mortgage loans have an initial period where the borrower is only required to pay the periodic interest. After the interest period, the loan will require the payment of both interest and principal over the remaining term. At March 31, 2014, approximately 5.4% of the outstanding balances of residential mortgage loans were in the interest-only phase, compared to 7.2% at December 31, 2013. Approximately 65.4% of the interest-only balances will begin amortizing within the next three years. Approximately 3.7% of interest-only loans are 30 days or more past due and still accruing and 2.4% are on nonaccrual status.

 

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Home equity lines, which are a component of the direct retail portfolio, generally require the payment of interest only during the first 15 years after origination. After this initial period, the outstanding balance begins amortizing and requires the payment of both interest and principal. At March 31, 2014, approximately 66% of the outstanding balances of home equity lines were in the interest-only phase. Approximately 9.7% of these balances will begin amortizing at various dates through December 31, 2017. The delinquency rate of interest-only lines is similar to amortizing lines.

 

TDRs occur when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties in the near-term and a concession has been granted to the borrower. As a result, BB&T will work with the borrower to prevent further difficulties and ultimately improve the likelihood of recovery on the loan. To facilitate this process, a concessionary modification that would not otherwise be considered may be granted, resulting in classification of the loan as a TDR. Refer to Note 1 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for additional policy information regarding TDRs.

 

Performing TDRs, excluding government guaranteed mortgage loans, totaled $1.3 billion at March 31, 2014, a decrease of $52 million, or 3.9%, compared with December 31, 2013. During the first quarter of 2014, approximately $94 million of performing TDRs were transferred from direct retail lending to residential mortgage in connection with the transfer of $8.3 billion in loans as previously described. Excluding the impact of this transfer, performing TDRs in the residential mortgage portfolio declined $43 million, largely due to the removal of TDRs due to sustained performance under the modified terms.

 

The following table provides a summary of performing TDR activity:

 

Table 11
Rollforward of Performing TDRs
                         
              Three Months Ended March 31,  
              2014   2013  
                         
              (Dollars in millions)  
  Beginning balance $  1,329    $  1,327   
    Inflows    103       129   
    Payments and payoffs    (59)      (37)  
    Charge-offs    (10)      (11)  
    Transfers to nonperforming TDRs, net    (25)      (19)  
    Removal due to the passage of time    (65)      (81)  
    Non-concessionary re-modifications    ―         (19)  
    Other    4       ―     
  Ending balance $  1,277    $  1,289   

 

Payments and payoffs represent cash received from borrowers in connection with scheduled principal payments, prepayments and payoffs of amounts outstanding at the maturity date of the loan. Transfers to nonperforming TDRs represent loans that no longer meet the requirements necessary to reflect the loan in accruing status and as a result are subsequently classified as a nonperforming TDR.

 

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The following table provides further details regarding the payment status of TDRs outstanding at March 31, 2014:
                                               
Table 12
TDRs
                                               
         March 31, 2014
                    Past Due   Past Due      
        Current Status   30-89 Days (1)   90 Days Or More (1)   Total
                                               
        (Dollars in millions)
Performing TDRs:                                        
  Commercial loans:                                        
    Commercial and industrial $  76     100.0  %   $  ―       ―    %   $  ―       ―    %   $  76 
    CRE - income producing properties    41     97.6         1     2.4         ―       ―           42 
    CRE - construction and development    32     100.0         ―       ―           ―       ―           32 
  Direct retail lending    88     94.6         5     5.4         ―       ―           93 
  Sales finance    17     89.5         1     5.3         1     5.2         19 
  Revolving credit    40     85.1         5     10.6         2     4.3         47 
  Residential mortgage (2)    713     85.3         109     13.0         14     1.7         836 
  Other lending subsidiaries    119     90.2         13     9.8         ―       ―           132 
    Total performing TDRs (2)    1,126     88.2         134     10.5         17     1.3         1,277 
Nonperforming TDRs (3)    68     31.9         28     13.2         117     54.9         213 
    Total TDRs (2) $  1,194     80.1      $  162     10.9      $  134     9.0      $  1,490 
                                               
(1)Past due performing TDRs are included in past due disclosures.
(2)Excludes mortgage TDRs that are government guaranteed totaling $391 million.
(3)Nonperforming TDRs are included in NPL disclosures.

 

ACL

 

The ACL, which consists of the ALLL and the RUFC, totaled $1.7 billion at March 31, 2014, a decline of $99 million compared to December 31, 2013. Excluding the reserve for unfunded lending commitments and covered loans, the reserve release was $80 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $67 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. Management expects future allowance releases, if any, to be lower as credit continues to improve.

 

The ALLL amounted to 1.41% of loans and leases held for investment at March 31, 2014 (1.34% excluding covered loans), compared to 1.49% (1.42% excluding covered loans) at year-end 2013. The decrease in the ALLL reflects continued improvement in expected loss factors related to most loan portfolios. The ratio of the ALLL to nonperforming loans held for investment, excluding covered loans, was 1.70x at March 31, 2014 compared to 1.73x at December 31, 2013.

 

Net charge-offs totaled $159 million for the first quarter of 2014, and amounted to 0.56% of average loans and leases (0.55% excluding covered loans), compared to $141 million, or 0.48% of average loans and leases (0.49% excluding covered loans), for the fourth quarter of 2013. The increase in net charge-offs resulted from a process change that resulted in accelerated recognition of charge-offs in the nonprime automobile lending portfolio, and is not indicative of a trend in the underlying portfolio.

 

Refer to Note 3 “Loans and ACL” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional disclosures.

 

The following table presents an allocation of the ALLL at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This allocation of the ALLL is calculated on an approximate basis and is not necessarily indicative of future losses or allocations. The entire amount of the allowance is available to absorb losses occurring in any category of loans and leases.

 

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  Table 13  
  Allocation of ALLL by Category  
                             
      March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013  
            % Loans         % Loans  
            in each         in each  
      Amount   category   Amount   category  
                             
        (Dollars in millions)  
  Commercial:                        
    Commercial and industrial $  423     33.6  %   $  454     33.2  %  
    CRE - income producing properties    136     8.9         149     8.8     
    CRE - construction and development    65     2.1         76     2.1     
  Direct retail lending    120     6.5         209     13.7     
  Sales finance    45     8.4         45     8.1     
  Revolving credit    115     2.0         115     2.1     
  Residential mortgage    396     28.2         331     21.3     
  Other lending subsidiaries    238     8.7         239     9.0     
  Covered    104     1.6         114     1.7     
    Total ALLL    1,642     100.0  %      1,732     100.0  %  
    RUFC    80             89         
    Total ACL $  1,722          $  1,821         
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Information related to the ACL is presented in the following table:

 

Table 14  
Analysis of ACL  
                                     
        Three Months Ended  
        3/31/2014   12/31/2013   9/30/2013   6/30/2013   3/31/2013  
                                     
          (Dollars in millions)  
Beginning balance $  1,821    $  1,930    $  1,982    $  2,031    $  2,048   
Provision for credit losses (excluding covered loans)    67       71       90       179       247   
Provision for covered loans    (7)      (11)      2       (11)      25   
  Charge-offs:                              
    Commercial loans and leases                              
      Commercial and industrial    (33)      (45)      (42)      (70)      (91)  
      CRE - income producing properties    (8)      (6)      (10)      (24)      (34)  
      CRE - construction and development    (4)      (4)      (7)      (25)      (22)  
    Direct retail lending (1)    (19)      (29)      (35)      (42)      (42)  
    Sales finance    (7)      (7)      (5)      (5)      (6)  
    Revolving credit    (18)      (22)      (22)      (20)      (21)  
    Residential mortgage (1)    (21)      (17)      (15)      (16)      (33)  
    Other lending subsidiaries    (85)      (60)      (66)      (61)      (68)  
    Covered loans    (3)      (1)      (2)      (2)      (14)  
  Total charge-offs    (198)      (191)      (204)      (265)      (331)  
                                     
  Recoveries:                              
    Commercial loans and leases                              
      Commercial and industrial    9       13       17       10       7   
      CRE - income producing properties    2       5       7       6       3   
      CRE - construction and development    3       8       11       4       7   
    Direct retail lending (1)    8       9       11       10       8   
    Sales finance    3       2       3       2       2   
    Revolving credit    5       4       3       5       5   
    Residential mortgage (1)    1       1       ―         1       1   
    Other lending subsidiaries    8       7       8       10       9   
  Total recoveries    39       49       60       48       42   
Net charge-offs    (159)      (142)      (144)      (217)      (289)  
Other changes, net    ―         (27)      ―         ―         ―     
  Ending balance $  1,722    $  1,821    $  1,930    $  1,982    $  2,031   
                                     
ALLL (excluding covered loans) $  1,538    $  1,618    $  1,712    $  1,775    $  1,836   
Allowance for covered loans    104       114       126       126       139   
RUFC    80       89       92       81       56   
  Total ACL $  1,722    $  1,821    $  1,930    $  1,982    $  2,031   
                                     
                                     
(1) During the first quarter of 2014, $8.3 billion of loans were transferred from direct retail lending to residential mortgage. Charge-offs and recoveries have been reflected in these line items based upon the date the loans were transferred.  
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Deposits

 

The following table presents the composition of average deposits for the last five quarters:

 

  Table 15  
  Composition of Average Deposits  
                                   
      For the Three Months Ended  
      3/31/14   12/31/13   9/30/13   6/30/13   3/31/13  
                                   
      (Dollars in millions)  
  Noninterest-bearing deposits $  35,392    $  35,347    $  34,244    $  33,586    $  32,518   
  Interest checking    18,615       18,969       18,826       19,276       20,169   
  Money market and savings    48,767       49,298       48,676       48,140       48,431   
  Certificates and other time deposits    21,935       21,580       25,562       28,034       28,934   
  Foreign office deposits - interest-bearing    1,009       712       640       947       385   
    Total average deposits $  125,718    $  125,906    $  127,948    $  129,983    $  130,437   

 

Average deposits for the first quarter of 2014 decreased $188 million, or 0.6% on an annualized basis compared to the fourth quarter of 2013. The decrease in deposits reflects declines in interest checking and money market and savings accounts of $354 million and $531 million, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in certificates and other time deposits of $355 million and an increase in foreign office deposits of $297 million. Deposit mix remained relatively stable, with average noninterest-bearing deposits increasing slightly to 28.2% of total average deposits for the first quarter of 2014, compared to 28.1% for the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $45 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2013, which reflects growth in retail and public funds accounts totaling $480 million and $295 million, respectively, partially offset by a decline in commercial account balances of $628 million.

 

The cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.27% for the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of one basis point compared to the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

Management currently expects that deposit costs will be relatively flat compared to the current quarter, with some potential for a one or two basis point improvement in future quarters.

 

Borrowings

 

At March 31, 2014, short-term borrowings totaled $3.3 billion, a decrease of $853 million, or 20.6%, compared to December 31, 2013. Long-term debt totaled $23.4 billion at March 31, 2014, an increase of $1.9 billion, or 8.8%, from the balance at December 31, 2013. The increase in long-term debt during the current quarter is primarily due to the issuance of $2.4 billion of senior notes with maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2021.

 

Shareholders’ Equity

 

Total shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2014 was $23.6 billion, an increase of $747 million compared to December 31, 2013. The increase in total shareholders’ equity was driven by earnings of $578 million, $250 million of net activity related to equity awards, and a $93 million net increase in AOCI. These increases were partially offset by common and preferred dividends totaling $163 million and $37 million, respectively. BB&T’s common equity per common share at March 31, 2014 was $29.03, compared to $28.52 at December 31, 2013.

 

Merger-Related and Restructuring Activities

 

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, merger-related and restructuring accruals totaled $26 million and $25 million, respectively. Merger-related and restructuring accruals are re-evaluated periodically and adjusted as necessary. The remaining accruals at March 31, 2014 are expected to be utilized within one year, unless they relate to specific contracts that expire later. As part of management's ongoing evaluation of the alignment of BB&T's cost structure with business needs, additional restructuring charges are expected to be incurred over the next several quarters.

 

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Risk Management

 

BB&T has defined and established an enterprise-wide risk culture that places an emphasis on effective risk management through a strong tone at the top by the Board of Directors and Executive Management, accountability at all levels of the organization, an effective challenge environment and incentives to encourage strong risk management behavior. The risk culture promotes judicious risk-taking and discourages rampant revenue generation without consideration of corresponding risks. It is part of BB&T’s mission statement that risk is managed to optimize the long-term return to shareholders, while providing a safe and sound investment. Risk management begins with the LOBs, and as such, BB&T has established clear expectations for the LOBs in regards to the identification, monitoring, reporting and response to current and emerging risks. Centrally, risk oversight is managed at the corporate level through oversight, policies and reporting.

 

The Board of Directors and Executive Management established BB&T’s risk culture and promoted appropriate risk-taking behaviors. It is the responsibility of senior leadership to clearly communicate the organizational values that support the desired risk culture, recognize and reward behavior that reflects the defined risk culture and monitor and assess the current risk culture of BB&T. Regardless of financial gain or loss, employees are held accountable if they do not follow the established risk management policies and procedures. BB&T’s risk culture encourages transparency and open dialogue between all levels in the performance of bank functions, such as the development, marketing and implementation of a product or service. An effective challenge environment is reflected in BB&T’s decision-making processes.

 

The Chief Risk Officer leads the RMO, which designs, organizes and manages BB&T’s risk framework. The RMO is responsible for ensuring effective risk management oversight, measurement, monitoring, reporting and consistency. The RMO has direct access to the Board of Directors and Executive Management to communicate any risk issues (identified or emerging) as well as the performance of the risk management activities throughout the Company.

 

The principal types of inherent risk include compliance, credit, liquidity, market, operational, reputation and strategic risks. Refer to BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for disclosures related to each of these risks under the section titled “Risk Management.”

 

Market Risk Management

 

The effective management of market risk is essential to achieving BB&T’s strategic financial objectives. As a financial institution, BB&T’s most significant market risk exposure is interest rate risk in its balance sheet; however, market risk also includes product liquidity risk, price risk and volatility risk in BB&T’s LOBs. The primary objectives of market risk management are to minimize any adverse effect that changes in market risk factors may have on net interest income, net income and capital and to offset the risk of price changes for certain assets recorded at fair value. At BB&T, market risk management also includes the enterprise-wide IPV function.

 

Interest Rate Market Risk (Other than Trading)

 

BB&T actively manages market risk associated with asset and liability portfolios with a focus on the strategic pricing of asset and liability accounts and management of appropriate maturity mixes of assets and liabilities. The goal of these activities is the development of appropriate maturity and repricing opportunities in BB&T’s portfolios of assets and liabilities that will produce reasonably consistent net interest income during periods of changing interest rates. These portfolios are analyzed for proper fixed-rate and variable-rate mixes under various interest rate scenarios.

 

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The asset/liability management process is designed to achieve relatively stable NIM and assure liquidity by coordinating the volumes, maturities or repricing opportunities of earning assets, deposits and borrowed funds. Among other things, this process gives consideration to prepayment trends related to securities, loans and leases and certain deposits that have no stated maturity. Prepayment assumptions are developed using a combination of market data and internal historical prepayment experience for residential mortgage-related loans and securities, and internal historical prepayment experience for client deposits with no stated maturity and loans that are not residential mortgage related. These assumptions are subject to monthly back-testing, and are adjusted as deemed necessary to reflect changes in interest rates relative to the reference rate of the underlying assets or liabilities. On a monthly basis, BB&T evaluates the accuracy of its Simulation model, which includes an evaluation of its prepayment assumptions, to ensure that all significant assumptions inherent in the model appropriately reflect changes in the interest rate environment and related trends in prepayment activity. It is the responsibility of the MRLCC to determine and achieve the most appropriate volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as to ensure an adequate level of liquidity and capital, within the context of corporate performance goals. The MRLCC also sets policy guidelines and establishes long-term strategies with respect to interest rate risk exposure and liquidity. The MRLCC meets regularly to review BB&T’s interest rate risk and liquidity positions in relation to present and prospective market and business conditions, and adopts funding and balance sheet management strategies that are intended to ensure that the potential impacts on earnings and liquidity as a result of fluctuations in interest rates are within acceptable tolerance guidelines.

 

BB&T uses derivatives primarily to manage economic risk related to securities, commercial loans, MSRs and mortgage banking operations, long-term debt and other funding sources. BB&T also uses derivatives to facilitate transactions on behalf of its clients. As of March 31, 2014, BB&T had derivative financial instruments outstanding with notional amounts totaling $63.1 billion, with a net fair value of a loss of $67 million. See Note 12 “Derivative Financial Instruments” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” herein for additional disclosures.

 

The majority of BB&T’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature and, therefore, differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. Fluctuations in interest rates and actions of the FRB to regulate the availability and cost of credit have a greater effect on a financial institution’s profitability than do the effects of higher costs for goods and services. Through its balance sheet management function, which is monitored by the MRLCC, management believes that BB&T is positioned to respond to changing needs for liquidity, changes in interest rates and inflationary trends.

 

Management uses the Simulation to measure the sensitivity of projected earnings to changes in interest rates. The Simulation projects net interest income and interest rate risk for a rolling two-year period of time. The Simulation takes into account the current contractual agreements that BB&T has made with its customers on deposits, borrowings, loans, investments and commitments to enter into those transactions. Furthermore, the Simulation considers the impact of expected customer behavior. Management monitors BB&T’s interest sensitivity by means of a model that incorporates the current volumes, average rates earned and paid, and scheduled maturities and payments of asset and liability portfolios, together with multiple scenarios that include projected prepayments, repricing opportunities and anticipated volume growth. Using this information, the model projects earnings based on projected portfolio balances under multiple interest rate scenarios. This level of detail is needed to simulate the effect that changes in interest rates and portfolio balances may have on the earnings of BB&T. This method is subject to the accuracy of the assumptions that underlie the process, but management believes that it provides a better illustration of the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates than other analyses such as static or dynamic gap. In addition to the Simulation, BB&T uses EVE analysis to focus on projected changes in capital given potential changes in interest rates. This measure also allows BB&T to analyze interest rate risk that falls outside the analysis window contained in the Simulation. The EVE model is a discounted cash flow of the portfolio of assets, liabilities, and derivative instruments. The difference in the present value of assets minus the present value of liabilities is defined as the economic value of equity.

 

The asset/liability management process requires a number of key assumptions. Management determines the most likely outlook for the economy and interest rates by analyzing external factors, including published economic projections and data, the effects of likely monetary and fiscal policies, as well as any enacted or prospective regulatory changes. BB&T’s current and prospective liquidity position, current balance sheet volumes and projected growth, accessibility of funds for short-term needs and capital maintenance are also considered. This data is combined with various interest rate scenarios to provide management with the information necessary to analyze interest sensitivity and to aid in the development of strategies to reach performance goals.

 

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The following table shows the effect that the indicated changes in interest rates would have on net interest income as projected for the next twelve months assuming a gradual change in interest rates as described below. Key assumptions in the preparation of the table include prepayment speeds of mortgage-related and other assets, cash flows and maturities of derivative financial instruments, loan volumes and pricing, deposit sensitivity, customer preferences and capital plans. The resulting change in net interest income reflects the level of sensitivity that interest sensitive income has in relation to changing interest rates.

 

Table 16
Interest Sensitivity Simulation Analysis
                                     
                          Annualized Hypothetical  
        Interest Rate Scenario   Percentage Change in  
        Linear   Prime Rate   Net Interest Income  
        Change in   March 31,   March 31,  
        Prime Rate    2014    2013    2014    2013  
        Up 200  bps    5.25  %    5.25  %    1.70  %    3.55  %  
        Up 100      4.25       4.25       1.10       2.27     
        No Change      3.25       3.25       ―         ―       
        Down 25      3.00       3.00       0.43       (0.18)    

 

The MRLCC has established parameters related to interest sensitivity that prescribe a maximum negative impact on net interest income under different interest rate scenarios. In the event the results of the Simulation model fall outside the established parameters, management will make recommendations to the MRLCC on the most appropriate response given the current economic forecast. The following parameters and interest rate scenarios are considered BB&T’s primary measures of interest rate risk:

 

·Maximum negative impact on net interest income of 2% for the next 12 months assuming a linear change in interest rates totaling 100 basis points over four months followed by a flat interest rate scenario for the remaining eight month period.

 

·Maximum negative impact on net interest income of 4% for the next 12 months assuming a linear change of 200 basis points over eight months followed by a flat interest rate scenario for the remaining four month period.

 

If a rate change of 200 basis points cannot be modeled due to a low level of rates, a proportional limit applies. Management currently only models a negative 25 basis point decline because larger declines would have resulted in a Federal funds rate of less than zero. In a situation such as this, the maximum negative impact on net interest income is adjusted on a proportional basis. Regardless of the proportional limit, the negative risk exposure limit will be the greater of 1% or the proportional limit.

 

Management has also established a maximum negative impact on net interest income of 4% for an immediate 100 basis points change in rates and 8% for an immediate 200 basis points change in rates. These “interest rate shock” limits are designed to create an outer band of acceptable risk based upon a significant and immediate change in rates.

 

Management must also consider how the balance sheet and interest rate risk position could be impacted by changes in balance sheet mix. Liquidity in the banking industry has been very strong during the current economic cycle. Much of this liquidity increase has been due to a significant increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. Consistent with the industry, Branch Bank has seen a significant increase in this funding source. The behavior of these deposits is one of the most important assumptions used in determining the interest rate risk position of BB&T. A loss of these deposits in the future would reduce the asset sensitivity of BB&T’s balance sheet as the Company increases interest-bearing funds to offset the loss of this advantageous funding source.

 

Beta represents the correlation between overall market interest rates and the rates paid by BB&T on interest-bearing deposits. BB&T applies an average beta of approximately 80% to its managed rate deposits for determining its interest rate sensitivity. Managed rate deposits are high beta, premium money market and interest checking accounts, which attract significant client funds when needed to support balance sheet growth. BB&T regularly conducts sensitivity on other key variables to determine the impact they could have on the interest rate risk position. This allows BB&T to evaluate the likely impact on its balance sheet management strategies due to a more extreme variation in a key assumption than expected.

 

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The following table shows the effect that the loss of demand deposits and an associated increase in managed rate deposits would have on BB&T’s interest-rate sensitivity position. For purposes of this analysis, BB&T modeled the incremental beta for the replacement of the lost demand deposits at 100%.

 

Table 17
Deposit Mix Sensitivity Analysis
                                 
                    Results Assuming a Decrease in  
        Linear Change     Base Scenario   Noninterest Bearing Demand Deposits  
        in Rates     at March 31, 2014 (1)   $1 Billion   $5 Billion  
        Up 200  bps      1.70  %    1.43  %    0.34  %  
        Up 100        1.10       0.93       0.25     
                                 
                                 
(1) The base scenario is equal to the annualized hypothetical percentage change in net interest income at March 31, 2014 as presented in the preceding table.

 

If rates increased 200 basis points, BB&T could absorb the loss of $6.3 billion, or 17.3%, of noninterest bearing demand deposits and replace them with managed rate deposits with a beta of 100% before becoming neutral to interest rate changes.

 

The following table shows the effect that the indicated changes in interest rates would have on EVE. Key assumptions in the preparation of the table include prepayment speeds of mortgage-related and other assets, cash flows and maturities of derivative financial instruments, loan volumes and pricing and deposit sensitivity. The resulting change in the EVE reflects the level of sensitivity that EVE has in relation to changing interest rates.

 

Table 18
EVE Simulation Analysis
                                     
                          Hypothetical Percentage  
              EVE/Assets   Change in EVE  
        Change in    March 31,    March 31,  
        Rates    2014    2013    2014    2013  
        Up 200  bps    10.6  %    8.0  %    (4.5) %    14.2  %  
        Up 100      11.0       7.7       (1.4)      9.8     
        No Change      11.1       7.0       ―         ―       
        Down 25      11.1       6.8       (0.3)      (3.3)    

 

Market Risk from Trading Activities

 

BB&T also manages market risk from trading activities which consists of acting as a financial intermediary to provide its customers access to derivatives, foreign exchange and securities markets. Trading market risk is managed through the use of statistical and non-statistical risk measures and limits. BB&T utilizes a historical VaR methodology to measure and aggregate risks across its covered trading LOBs. This methodology uses two years of historical data to estimate economic outcomes for a one-day time horizon at a 99% confidence level. The average 99% one-day VaR and the maximum daily VaR for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 were each less than $1 million. Market risk disclosures under Basel II.5 are available in the Additional Disclosures section of the Investor Relations site on www.bbt.com/about.

 

Contractual Obligations, Commitments, Contingent Liabilities, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Related Party Transactions

 

Refer to BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for discussion with respect to BB&T’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about its fixed and determinable contractual obligations. Additional disclosures about BB&T’s contractual obligations, commitments and derivative financial instruments are included in Note 10 “Commitments and Contingencies” and Note 11 “Fair Value Disclosures” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

 

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Liquidity

 

Liquidity represents the continuing ability to meet funding needs, including deposit withdrawals, timely repayment of borrowings and other liabilities, and funding of loan commitments. In addition to the level of liquid assets, such as cash, cash equivalents and AFS securities, many other factors affect the ability to meet liquidity needs, including access to a variety of funding sources, maintaining borrowing capacity in national money markets, growing core deposits, the repayment of loans and the ability to securitize or package loans for sale.

 

BB&T monitors the ability to meet customer demand for funds under both normal and stressed market conditions. In considering its liquidity position, management evaluates BB&T’s funding mix based on client core funding, client rate-sensitive funding and non-client rate-sensitive funding. In addition, management also evaluates exposure to rate-sensitive funding sources that mature in one year or less. Management also measures liquidity needs against 30 days of stressed cash outflows for Branch Bank. To ensure a strong liquidity position, management maintains a liquid asset buffer of cash on hand and highly liquid unpledged securities. The Company has established a policy that the liquid asset buffer would be a minimum of 5% of total assets, but intends to maintain the ratio well in excess of this level. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, BB&T’s liquid asset buffer was 16.4% and 14.6%, respectively, of total assets.

 

In November 2013, the FDIC, FRB and OCC released a joint statement providing a notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the U.S. implementation of the Basel III liquidity coverage ratio rule. BB&T is currently evaluating the impact and is implementing balance sheet changes to support its compliance with the rule. These actions include changing the mix of the investment portfolio to include more GNMA and U.S. Treasury securities, which qualify as Level 1 under the rule, and changing its deposit mix to reduce public funds deposits and increase retail and commercial deposits. Based on management’s interpretation of the proposed rules that will be effective January 1, 2015, BB&T’s liquidity coverage ratio was approximately 87% at March 31, 2014, compared to the regulatory minimum of 80%.

 

Parent Company

 

The purpose of the Parent Company is to serve as the primary capital financing vehicle for the operating subsidiaries. The assets of the Parent Company primarily consist of cash on deposit with Branch Bank, equity investments in subsidiaries, advances to subsidiaries, accounts receivable from subsidiaries, and other miscellaneous assets. The principal obligations of the Parent Company are principal and interest payments on long-term debt. The main sources of funds for the Parent Company are dividends and management fees from subsidiaries, repayments of advances to subsidiaries, and proceeds from the issuance of equity and long-term debt. The primary uses of funds by the Parent Company are for investments in subsidiaries, advances to subsidiaries, dividend payments to common and preferred shareholders, retirement of common stock and interest and principal payments due on long-term debt.

 

Liquidity at the Parent Company is more susceptible to market disruptions. BB&T prudently manages cash levels at the Parent Company to cover a minimum of one year of projected contractual cash outflows which includes unfunded external commitments, debt service, preferred dividends and scheduled debt maturities without the benefit of any new cash infusions. Generally, BB&T maintains a significant buffer above the projected one year of contractual cash outflows. In determining the buffer, BB&T considers cash requirements for common and preferred dividends, unfunded commitments to affiliates, being a source of strength to its banking subsidiaries and being able to withstand sustained market disruptions that could limit access to the capital markets. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Parent Company had 35 months and 27 months, respectively, of cash on hand to satisfy projected contractual cash outflows as described above.

 

Branch Bank

 

BB&T carefully manages liquidity risk at Branch Bank. Branch Bank’s primary source of funding is customer deposits. Continued access to customer deposits is highly dependent on the confidence the public has in the stability of the bank and its ability to return funds to the client when requested. BB&T maintains a strong focus on its reputation in the market to ensure continued access to client deposits. BB&T integrates its risk appetite into its overall risk management framework to ensure the bank does not exceed its risk tolerance through its lending and other risk taking functions and thus risk becoming undercapitalized. BB&T believes that sufficient capital is paramount to maintaining the confidence of its depositors and other funds providers. BB&T has extensive capital management processes in place to ensure it maintains sufficient capital to absorb losses and maintain a highly capitalized position that will instill confidence in the bank and allow continued access to deposits and other funding sources. Branch Bank monitors many liquidity metrics at the bank including funding concentrations, diversification, maturity distribution, contingent funding needs and ability to meet liquidity requirements under times of stress.

 

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Branch Bank has several major sources of funding to meet its liquidity requirements, including access to capital markets through issuance of senior or subordinated bank notes and institutional CDs, access to the FHLB system, dealer repurchase agreements and repurchase agreements with commercial clients, access to the overnight and term Federal funds markets, use of a Cayman branch facility, access to retail brokered CDs and a borrower in custody program with the FRB for the discount window. As of March 31, 2014, BB&T has approximately $64.1 billion of secured borrowing capacity, which represents approximately 505% of one year wholesale funding maturities.

 

Capital

 

The maintenance of appropriate levels of capital is a management priority and is monitored on a regular basis. BB&T’s principal goals related to the maintenance of capital are to provide adequate capital to support BB&T’s risk profile consistent with the Board-approved risk appetite, provide financial flexibility to support future growth and client needs, comply with relevant laws, regulations, and supervisory guidance, achieve optimal credit ratings for BB&T and its subsidiaries and provide a competitive return to shareholders.

 

Management regularly monitors the capital position of BB&T on both a consolidated and bank level basis. In this regard, management’s overriding policy is to maintain capital at levels that are in excess of the operating capital guidelines, which are above the regulatory “well capitalized” levels. Management has implemented stressed capital ratio minimum guidelines to evaluate whether capital ratios calculated with planned capital actions are likely to remain above minimums specified by the FRB for the annual CCAR. Breaches of stressed minimum guidelines prompt a review of the planned capital actions included in BB&T’s capital plan.

 

Table 19
BB&T's Internal Capital Guidelines Prior to Basel III
    Operating   Stressed  
  Tier 1 Capital Ratio  10.0  %    7.5  %  
  Total Capital Ratio  12.0       9.5     
  Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio  7.0       5.0     
  Tangible Common Equity Ratio  6.0       4.0     
  Tier 1 Common Equity Ratio  8.5       6.0     

 

While nonrecurring events or management decisions may result in the Company temporarily falling below its operating minimum guidelines for one or more of these ratios, it is management’s intent through capital planning to return to these targeted operating minimums within a reasonable period of time. Such temporary decreases below the operating minimums shown above are not considered an infringement of BB&T’s overall capital policy provided the Company and Branch Bank remain “well-capitalized.”

 

During March 2014, the FRB notified BB&T that it did not object to BB&T’s 2014 capital plan and related actions, which included a recommendation for a $0.01 per share increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.24 per share to begin in the second quarter of 2014. BB&T’s board of directors subsequently approved this dividend increase. BB&T released the results of its year-end company-run stress test during March 2014.

 

Risk-based capital ratios, which include Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital and Tier 1 Common Equity, are calculated based on regulatory guidance related to the measurement of capital and risk-weighted assets.

 

BB&T’s Tier 1 common equity ratio was 10.2% at March 31, 2014 compared to 9.9% at December 31, 2013. The increase in regulatory capital was primarily the result of earnings in excess of dividends and the net impact of equity award activity during the first quarter of 2014.

 

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  Table 20  
  Capital Ratios (1)  
                         
          As of / For the Three Months Ended  
          3/31/14   12/31/13  
                         
          (Dollars in millions, except per share data,  
          shares in thousands)  
  Risk-based:                
    Tier 1    12.1  %      11.8  %  
    Total    14.6         14.3     
  Leverage capital    9.5         9.3     
                         
  Non-GAAP capital measures (2)                
    Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets    7.6  %      7.3  %  
    Tier 1 common equity as a percentage of risk-weighted assets    10.2         9.9     
    Tangible common equity per common share $  18.77      $  18.08     
                         
  Calculations of tangible common equity, Tier 1 common equity and tangible assets (2):                
    Total shareholders' equity $  23,556      $  22,809     
    Less:                
      Preferred stock    2,603         2,603     
      Noncontrolling interests    94         50     
      Intangible assets    7,370         7,383     
    Tangible common equity    13,489         12,773     
    Add:                
      Regulatory adjustments    607         698     
    Tier 1 common equity (Basel I) $  14,096      $  13,471     
                         
    Total assets $  184,651      $  183,010     
    Less:                
      Intangible assets    7,370         7,383     
    Tangible assets $  177,281      $  175,627     
                         
  Risk-weighted assets $  138,375      $  136,489     
  Common shares outstanding at end of period    718,497         706,620     
                         
(1)Regulatory capital information is preliminary.
(2)Tangible common equity, Tier 1 common equity and related ratios are non-GAAP measures. Management uses these measures to assess the quality of capital and believes that investors may find them useful in their analysis of the Company. These capital measures are not necessarily comparable to similar capital measures that may be presented by other companies.

 

Table 21
Basel III Capital Ratios (1)
                         
          March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013  
                         
          (Dollars in millions)  
  Tier 1 common equity under Basel I definition $  14,096    $  13,471   
    Net impact of differences between Basel I and Basel III definitions    96       98   
  Common equity Tier 1 under Basel III definition $  14,192    $  13,569   
  Risk-weighted assets under Basel III definition $  142,258    $  140,670   
  Common equity Tier 1 ratio under Basel III    10.0  %    9.7  %
                         
                         
 (1) Regulatory capital information is preliminary. The Basel III amounts are based upon management's preliminary interpretation of the rules adopted by the FRB on July 2, 2013 and are subject to change.

 

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Table 22
Capital Requirements Under Basel III
                                                 
          Minimum   Well-   Minimum Capital Plus Capital Conservation Buffer   BB&T
          Capital   Capitalized   2016    2017    2018    2019 (1)   Target
Common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets    4.5  %    6.5  %    5.125  %    5.750  %    6.375  %    7.000  %    8.5  %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets    6.0       8.0       6.625       7.250       7.875       8.500       10.0   
Total capital to risk-weighted assets    8.0       10.0       8.625       9.250       9.875       10.500       12.0   
Leverage ratio    4.0       5.0      N/A     N/A     N/A     N/A      7.0   
                                                 
                                                 
(1) Upon Basel III becoming effective on January 1, 2015, BB&T's goal is to maintain capital levels above the 2019 requirements.

 

Share Repurchase Activity

 

No shares were repurchased in connection with the 2006 Repurchase Plan during 2014.

 

Table 23  
Share Repurchase Activity  
                         
                      Maximum Remaining  
                      Number of Shares  
        Total   Average   Total Shares Purchased   Available for Repurchase  
        Shares   Price Paid   Pursuant to   Pursuant to  
        Repurchased (1)   Per Share (2)   Publicly-Announced Plan   Publicly-Announced Plan  
                         
        (Shares in thousands)  
                         
  January 2014  31    $  37.29     ―       44,139   
  February 2014  2,117       37.23     ―       44,139   
  March 2014  7       37.61     ―       44,139   
    Total  2,155       37.23     ―       44,139   
                         
(1)Repurchases reflect shares exchanged or surrendered in connection with the exercise of equity-based awards under BB&T’s equity-based compensation plans.
(2)Excludes commissions.

 

Non-GAAP Information

 

Certain amounts have been presented that exclude the effect of the $281 million adjustment for an uncertain income tax position that was recognized in the first quarter of 2013. BB&T believes these adjusted measures are meaningful as excluding the adjustment increases the comparability of certain period-to-period results. The following table reconciles these adjusted measures to their corresponding GAAP amounts.

 

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Table 24
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
                           
                           
      As Reported   Tax Adjustment   Excluding Tax Adjustment  
                           
      (Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)  
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2013                        
  Net income available to common shareholders   $  268      $  235    $  503     
  Weighted average number of diluted common shares      716,101               716,101     
  Diluted EPS   $  0.37            $  0.70     
                           
  Net income   $  309      $  235    $  544     
  Average assets      181,021         3       181,024     
  Return on average assets      0.68  %            1.19  %  
                           
  Net income available to common shareholders   $  268      $  235    $  503     
  Average common shareholders' equity      19,491         3       19,494     
  Return on average common shareholders' equity      5.44  %            10.22  %  
                           
  Income before income taxes   $  759            $  759     
  Provision for income taxes      450      $  (235)      215     
  Effective tax rate      59.3  %            28.3  %  
                           
      As Reported   Tax Adjustment   Excluding Tax Adjustment  
                           
      (Dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)  
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2013                        
  Net income available to common shareholders   $  210      $  281    $  491     
  Weighted average number of diluted common shares      711,020               711,020     
  Diluted EPS   $  0.29            $  0.69     
                           
  Net income   $  256      $  281    $  537     
  Average assets      182,013         100       182,113     
  Return on average assets      0.57  %            1.20  %  
                           
  Net income available to common shareholders   $  210      $  281    $  491     
  Average common shareholders' equity      19,138         100       19,238     
  Return on average common shareholders' equity      4.44  %            10.34  %  
                           
  Income before income taxes   $  737            $  737     
  Provision for income taxes      481      $  (281)      200     
  Effective tax rate      65.3  %            27.1  %  

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Refer to “Market Risk Management” in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section herein.

 

ITEM  4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the management of the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Refer to the “Commitments and Contingencies” and “Income Taxes” notes in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in BB&T’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to BB&T or that management has deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect BB&T’s business, financial condition, and/or operating results.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

(c) Refer to “Share Repurchase Activity” in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section herein.

 

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
       
10.1    Form of LTIP Award Agreement for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.  
       
10.2    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Tier 2 Employee) for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.  
       
10.3    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Performance-Based Vesting Component) for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.  
       
10.4    Form of Nonqualified Option Agreement (Senior Executive) for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.  
       
10.5    2014 Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Company and Robert J. Johnson, Jr.  
       
11    Statement re: Computation of Earnings Per Share.  
       
12    Statement re: Computation of Ratios.  
       
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  
       
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  
       
32    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  
       
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document.  
       
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.  
       
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.  
       
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.  
       
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.  
       
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase.  
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

   

BB&T CORPORATION

(Registrant)

       
Date: April 30, 2014   By: /s/ Daryl N. Bible
     

Daryl N. Bible, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

       
Date: April 30, 2014   By: /s/ Cynthia B. Powell
     

Cynthia B. Powell, Executive Vice President and
Corporate Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX  
               
Exhibit No.   Description   Location  
               
    10.1*    Form of LTIP Award Agreement for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.   Filed herewith.  
               
    10.2*    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Tier 2 Employee) for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.   Filed herewith.  
               
    10.3*    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Performance-Based Vesting Component) for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.   Filed herewith.  
               
    10.4*   Form of Nonqualified Option Agreement (Senior Executive) for the BB&T Corporation 2012 Incentive Plan.   Filed herewith.  
               
    10.5*   2014 Employment Agreement by and among BB&T Corporation, Branch Banking and Trust Company and Robert J. Johnson, Jr.   Filed herewith.  
               
  11   Statement re: Computation of Earnings Per Share.   Filed herewith as Note 13.  
               
  12†   Statement re: Computation of Ratios.   Filed herewith.  
               
  31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   Filed herewith.  
               
  31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   Filed herewith.  
               
  32   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   Furnished herewith.  
               
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document.   Filed herewith.  
               
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.   Filed herewith.  
               
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.   Filed herewith.  
               
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.   Filed herewith.  
               
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.   Filed herewith.  
               
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase.   Filed herewith.  
               
               
*   Management compensatory plan or arrangement.  
  Exhibit filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available upon request.  

 

 

  

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