HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/ (HBAN) FY 2024 MD&A

Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

INTRODUCTION

This MD&A provides information we believe necessary for understanding our financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. The MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and other information contained in this report. The forward-looking statements in this section and other parts of this report involve assumptions, risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including statements regarding our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and financial performance. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of factors set forth under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements” and those set forth in Item 1A.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Acquisitions and Divestitures

In March 2023, Huntington completed the sale of the RPS business and entered into an ongoing partnership with the purchaser. The sale of our RPS business resulted in a $57 million gain recorded within other noninterest income.

In June 2022, Huntington completed the acquisition of Capstone Partners, a top tier middle market investment bank and advisory firm. The transaction brought a national scale to serve middle market business owners throughout the corporate lifecycle, building on Huntington’s regional banking foundation. Capstone Partners related revenue, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and other advisory-related fees, is recognized within capital markets and advisory fees in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

In May 2022, Huntington completed the acquisition of Digital Payments Torana, Inc., now known as Huntington ChoicePay, a digital payments business focused on business to consumer payments. This acquisition, along with the formation of our enterprise-wide payments group, reflects one of our strategic priorities to accelerate our payments capabilities and expand the services provided to our customers.

Reporting Update

During the fourth quarter of 2024, Huntington updated the presentation of our reported deposit categories to align more closely with how we strategically manage our business. As a result, we now report our deposit composition in the following categories: (1) demand deposits - noninterest bearing, (2) demand deposits - interest bearing, (3) money market, (4) savings, and (5) time deposits. Prior period results have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation.

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2024 Financial Performance Review

Selected Financial Data

(1)    Net income applicable to common shares excluding expense for amortization of intangibles for the period divided by average tangible common shareholders’ equity. Average tangible common shareholders’ equity equals average total common shareholders’ equity less average intangible assets and goodwill. Expense for amortization of intangibles and average assets are net of deferred tax liability and calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.

(2)    On an FTE basis assuming a 21% tax rate.

(3)    Noninterest expense less amortization of intangibles divided by the sum of FTE net interest income and noninterest income excluding securities gains.

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Summary of Results

In 2024, we reported net income of $1.9 billion, or $1.22 per diluted common share, compared with net income in 2023 of $2.0 billion, or $1.24 per diluted common share. The current year reported net income was negatively impacted by additional expense attributable to the FDIC DIF special assessment totaling $28 million, or $23 million after tax ($0.02 per common share), and $20 million, or $16 million after tax ($0.01 per common share), of expense from staffing efficiencies and corporate real estate consolidation expense. The prior year’s reported net income was negatively impacted by the initial recognition of the FDIC DIF special assessment totaling $214 million, or $169 million after tax ($0.11 per common share), and $69 million, or $55 million after tax ($0.04 per common share), of expense from staffing efficiencies and corporate real estate consolidation expense.

Net interest income was $5.3 billion in 2024, a decrease of $94 million, or 2%, from 2023. FTE net interest income, a non-GAAP financial measure, decreased $83 million, or 2%, from 2023. The decrease in FTE net interest income reflected a 19 basis point decrease in the FTE NIM to 3.00% and a $12.2 billion, or 9%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by a $8.2 billion, or 5%, increase in average earning assets. The NIM compression was primarily due to the higher rate environment driving a higher cost of funds, partially offset by an increase in loans and leases and investment security yields.

The provision for credit losses increased $18 million, or 4%, to $420 million for 2024. The ACL was $2.4 billion, or 1.88% of total loans and leases, at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.4 billion, or 1.97% of total loans and leases, at December 31, 2023. The modest increase in the total ACL was driven by a combination of loan and lease growth and increased net charge off activity in 2024, mostly offset by a decrease in the overall coverage ratios in 2024 that is reflective of the current macroeconomic environment.

Noninterest income of $2.0 billion, increased $119 million, or 6%, from the prior year, primarily due to increases in capital markets and advisory fees, wealth and asset management revenue, payments and cash management revenue, customer deposit and loan fees, and mortgage banking income, and $24 million of unfavorable mark-to-market on the pay-fixed swaptions program recognized in 2023, partially offset by a decrease in leasing revenue and a $57 million gain on the sale of our RPS business recognized in 2023. Noninterest expense of $4.6 billion, decreased $12 million from the prior year primarily due to a reduction in the FDIC DIF special assessment of $186 million and lower staffing efficiencies and corporate real estate consolidation expense, partially offset by current year increases in personnel expense and outside data processing and other services.

Consolidated Balance Sheet and Capital Ratios

Total assets at December 31, 2024 were $204.2 billion, an increase of $14.9 billion, or 8%, compared to December 31, 2023. The increase in total assets was primarily driven by increases in loans and leases of $8.1 billion, or 7%, interest-earning deposits with banks of $2.9 billion, or 33%, and total securities of $2.6 billion, or 6%. Total liabilities at December 31, 2024 were $184.4 billion, an increase of $14.5 billion, or 9%, compared to December 31, 2023. The increase in total liabilities was primarily driven by increases in total deposits of $11.2 billion, or 7%, and long-term debt of $4.0 billion, or 32%.

The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 6.1% at both December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, with an increase in tangible common equity offset by an increase in tangible assets. The CET1 risk-based capital ratio was 10.5% at December 31, 2024, up from 10.2% at December 31, 2023. The increase in CET1 was primarily due to current period earnings, net of dividends, partially offset by an increase in risk-weighted assets and a reduction in the CECL transitional amount. The increase in risk-weighted assets was driven by loan growth, partially offset by the capital benefit of two CLN transactions completed during 2024.

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Business Overview

General

Our general business objectives are to:

•Deliver our Culture, Purpose, and Vision through a Differentiated Operating Model;

•Build on our vision to be the leading People-First, Customer-Centered bank in the country;

•Deliver top quartile performance through sustainable long-term profitable growth;

•Differentiate our culture, brand, and customer experience through expanded product offerings to drive digital acquisition, deepening, and retention, and leveraging partnerships and technology to grow customers and market share;

•Leverage our regional banking model and national franchise to drive scale, growth and expansion;

•Anticipate evolving customer needs to drive profitable growth;

•Maintain positive operating leverage and execute disciplined capital management; and

•Provide stability and resilience through disciplined risk management, while maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite.

Our 2024 results reflect strong organic growth, across both loans and deposits, supported by the combination of existing and new businesses. Driven by our strong liquidity, capital, and credit, we invested in building existing business relationships, while expanding capabilities and expertise through both geographic expansion and the addition of new commercial verticals. Credit continues to perform well, consistent with our aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite. We remain focused on delivering profitable growth and driving value for our shareholders, and believe Huntington is positioned to perform well through the dynamic environment.

Economy

The rate cutting cycle began in 2024, with a September 50 basis point cut and two fourth quarter 25 basis point cuts, bringing the cumulative amount of rate cuts to 100 basis points since the September FOMC meeting. Inflation is still not within the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and has recently stopped trending lower. Employment data has stabilized after showing notable deterioration in early and mid-2024. The unemployment rate started the year at 3.8% and ended at 4.1%, holding relatively flat throughout the second half of 2024. Taking these factors into consideration, recent commentary from Federal Reserve members has been more neutral and suggesting it may be appropriate for the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates at current levels, with limited rate cuts expected in 2025.

Recent economic data has been mixed. The services sector continues to expand and prices paid for services remains high, which has been the main driver to overall inflation remaining elevated. Retail sales have held up well, while manufacturing remains weak and is generally still slowly contracting. Expectations are for the economy to hold up well for the first half of 2025, with more risks of a potential slowdown in the back half of the year.

Legislative and Regulatory

A comprehensive discussion of legislative and regulatory matters affecting us can be found in Item 1: Business - “Regulatory Matters” section of this Form 10-K.

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DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This section provides a review of financial performance on a consolidated basis. Key consolidated balance sheet and income statement trends are discussed. All earnings per share data are reported on a diluted basis. For additional insight on financial performance, please read this section in conjunction with the “Business Segment Discussion.”

For a discussion of our results of operations for 2023 versus 2022, see “Part II, Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” Discussion of Results of Operations included in our 2023 Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2024.

Average Balance Sheet / Net Interest Income

Our primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from earning assets (primarily loans and leases and securities), and interest expense from funding sources (primarily interest-bearing deposits and borrowings). Earning asset balances and related funding sources, as well as changes in the levels of interest rates, impact net interest income. The difference between the average yield on earning assets and the average rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities is the net interest spread. Noninterest-bearing sources of funds, such as demand deposits and shareholders’ equity, also support earning assets. The impact of the noninterest-bearing sources of funds, often referred to as “free” funds, is captured in the net interest margin, which is calculated as net interest income divided by average earning assets. Both the net interest margin and net interest spread are presented on an FTE basis, which means that tax-free interest income has been adjusted to a pretax equivalent income, assuming a 21% tax rate. Information related to major components of our net interest income (FTE) and related yields are presented on the following table.

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(1)FTE yields are calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.

(2)Yield/rates include the impact of applicable derivatives. Loan and lease and deposit average yield/rates also include impact of applicable non-deferrable and amortized fees.

(3)For purposes of this analysis, NALs are reflected in the average balances of loans and leases.

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(1)FTE yields are calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.

(2)Yield/rates include the impact of applicable derivatives. Loan and lease and deposit average yield/rates also include impact of applicable non-deferrable and amortized fees.

(3)For purposes of this analysis, NALs are reflected in the average balances of loans and leases.

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The following table shows changes in fully-taxable equivalent interest income, interest expense, and net interest income due to volume and rate variances for major categories of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

(1)The change in interest income or expense due to both rate and volume has been allocated between the factors in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

(2)Calculated assuming a 21% tax rate.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for 2024 was $5.3 billion, a decrease of $94 million, or 2%, from 2023. FTE net interest income, a non-GAAP financial measure, decreased $83 million, or 2%, from 2023. The decrease in FTE net interest income reflected a 19 basis point decrease in the FTE NIM to 3.00% and a $12.2 billion, or 9%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by a $8.2 billion, or 5%, increase in average earning assets. The NIM compression was primarily due to the higher rate environment driving a higher cost of funds, partially offset by an increase in loans and leases and investment security yields.

Average Balance Sheet

Average assets for 2024 were $196.3 billion, an increase of $8.7 billion, or 5%, from 2023, primarily due to an increase in average loans and leases of $3.6 billion, or 3%, total securities of $2.8 billion, or 7%, and interest-earning deposits with banks of $1.8 billion, or 19%. The increase in average loans and leases included growth in average consumer loans of $1.9 billion, or 4%, and average commercial loans and leases of $1.6 billion, or 2%.

Average liabilities for 2024 were $176.6 billion, an increase of $7.7 billion, or 5%, from 2023, primarily due to an increase in average deposits of $7.7 billion, or 5%, driven by an increase in average interest-bearing deposits of $12.2 billion, or 11%, partially offset by a decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits of $4.5 billion, or 13%. The increase in average interest-bearing deposits was driven by increases in average money market deposits and time deposits, partially offset by a decrease in average savings deposits.

Average shareholders’ equity for 2024 was $19.7 billion, an increase of $1.0 billion, or 5%, from 2023, primarily due to earnings, net of dividends, and the benefit from a decrease in average accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Provision for Credit Losses

(This section should be read in conjunction with the “Credit Risk” section.)

The provision for credit losses is the expense necessary to maintain the ACL at levels appropriate to absorb our estimate of credit losses expected over the life of the loan and lease portfolio, securities portfolio, and unfunded lending commitments.

The provision for credit losses in 2024 was $420 million, an increase of $18 million, or 4%, from 2023. The increase in provision expense over the prior year was driven by a combination of current year loan and lease growth and increased net charge off activity in 2024. These increases were largely offset by a modest reduction in overall coverage ratios in 2024 that is reflective of the current macroeconomic environment.

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The following table presents components of the provision for credit losses.

Noninterest Income

The following table reflects noninterest income for each of the periods presented.

Noninterest income was $2.0 billion, an increase of $119 million, or 6%, from the prior year. Capital markets and advisory fees increased $79 million, or 32%, primarily due to higher advisory and underwriting fees. Wealth and asset management revenue increased $36 million, or 11%, reflecting an increase in assets under management. Payments and cash management revenue increased $35 million, or 6%, reflecting higher card and merchant acquiring transaction revenue. Customer deposit and loan fees increased $22 million, or 7%, primarily reflecting higher deposit fees. Mortgage banking income increased $21 million, or 19%, largely reflecting an increase in saleable spreads. Partially offsetting these increases, leasing revenue decreased $33 million, or 29%, driven by lower income on terminated leases and operating lease income. Other noninterest income decreased $30 million, or 19%, primarily due to items recognized in 2023, including a $57 million gain on the sale of our RPS business and $24 million of unfavorable mark-to-market on the pay-fixed swaptions program.

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Noninterest expense was $4.6 billion, a decrease of $12 million from the prior year. Deposit and other insurance expense decreased $188 million, or 62%, primarily due to a reduction in the FDIC DIF special assessment. The FDIC DIF special assessment expense was $28 million in 2024, compared to $214 million in 2023. Net occupancy decreased $25 million, or 10%, primarily due to higher corporate real estate and branch consolidation expenses recognized in the prior year. Other noninterest expense decreased $21 million, or 6%, largely due to lower franchise and other taxes. Partially offsetting these decreases, personnel costs increased $172 million, or 7%, primarily due to increases in salary, incentive compensation, and benefit expense, partially offset by a $33 million decrease in severance expense related to staffing efficiencies. Outside data processing and other services increased $60 million, or 10%, primarily due to higher technology and data expense.

Provision for Income Taxes

(This section should be read in conjunction with Note 1 - “Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 17 - “Income Taxes” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.)

The provision for income taxes was $443 million for 2024, compared with $413 million in 2023. The effective tax rates for 2024 and 2023 were 18.4% and 17.3%, respectively. Both years included the benefits from general business credits, tax-exempt income, tax-exempt bank owned life insurance income, and investments in qualified affordable housing projects. The increase in the effective tax rate in 2024, compared to 2023, was primarily due to a decrease in tax benefits associated with qualified affordable housing projects and lower tax benefits from discrete items.

The net federal deferred tax asset was $684 million, and the net state deferred tax asset was $109 million at December 31, 2024.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk Management Structure

Our risk management program is structured using three lines of defense, each of which is independent of the others:

•First-line consists of business segments engaged in activities designed to generate revenue or reduce expenses, provide operational support or technology services, or deliver products or services to customers.

•Second-line is Corporate Risk Management.

•Third-line consists of Internal Audit and Credit Review.

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Segment Risk Officers are embedded in the first-line and report directly to business unit senior management and indirectly to the Chief Risk Officer. They identify and monitor risk, elevate and remediate issues, establish controls, perform testing, and oversee the self-assessment process. Second-line Corporate Risk Management oversees first-line risk-taking activity, establishes policies, sets operating limits, reviews new or modified products and processes, and is responsible for producing an independent assessment of the Company’s risk position relative to the Board’s risk appetite. Third-line Internal Audit and Credit Review provide additional assurance that risk-related functions are operating as intended.

Risk Governance and Risk Appetite

Our Risk Governance Framework and Risk Appetite Statement are foundational to the risk management program. The Risk Governance Framework defines the three lines of defense structure, roles, responsibilities, and requirements. The Risk Appetite Statement is approved by our Board and defines the level and types of risks we are willing to assume to achieve our corporate objectives through defined risk limits for the seven key risk categories to which we are exposed:

•Credit risk, which is risk of loss due to loan and lease customers or other counterparties not being able to meet their financial obligations under agreed upon terms.

•Market risk, which includes interest rate and price risk. Interest rate is the risk to current or projected financial condition arising from movements in interest rates and considers reprice risk, basis risk, yield curve risk, and options risk. Price risk results from changes in the value of either trading portfolios or other obligations that are entered into as part of distributing risk, primarily associated with market making, dealing, and position taking in interest rate, foreign exchange, equity, commodities, and credit markets.

•Liquidity risk, which is the risk that financial condition or overall safety and soundness is adversely affected by an inability, or perceived inability, to meet obligations when they come due, and includes the inability to access funding sources, manage fluctuations in funding levels, or failure to recognize or address changes in market conditions that affect the Company’s ability to liquidate assets quickly and with minimal loss in value.

•Operational risk, which is the risk of loss and resilience arising from inadequate or failed internal processes, systems, models, data, human error or misconduct, or adverse external events. Operational losses can result from internal fraud, external fraud, inadequate or inappropriate employment practices and workplace safety, failure to meet obligations involving customers, products, and business practices, damage to physical assets, business disruption and systems failures, and failures in execution, delivery, and process management.

•Compliance risk, which is risk arising from violations of laws, rules or regulations, or from non-conformance with laws, regulations, prescribed practices, internal policies and procedures, or ethical standards, and can expose the Company to fines, civil money penalties, payment of damages, and voiding of contracts.

•Strategic risk, which is risk arising from adverse business decisions, poor implementation of business decisions, or lack of responsiveness to changes in the banking industry and operating environment, and is a function of the Company’s strategic goals, business strategies, resources, and quality of implementation.

•Reputation risk, which is risk arising from negative public opinion that may impair the Company’s competitiveness by affecting its ability to establish new relationships or services or continue servicing existing relationships.

The Board has defined our risk appetite as aggregate moderate-to-low on a through-the-cycle basis. While we engage in a limited amount of higher risk activity consistent with our strategic objectives, we ensure those positions are offset by lower risk positions. Our second-line Corporate Risk Management maintains and enforces risk limits established in our Risk Appetite Statement for each of our seven risk pillars, which helps ensure we achieve our aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite objective.

We have a robust risk assessment process which includes qualitative and quantitative components that assess our inherent risk, control environment, and residual risk, and enables us to report to the Board if we are operating within the risk appetite. The process includes individual assessments from first-line business segments and independent second-line assessments for each risk pillar. These are combined to produce an overall Enterprise Risk Assessment that includes, among other things, top and emerging risks and a determination of whether the Company is operating within its risk appetite.

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We have a broad range of controls that are factored into our assessments, including key controls, such as segregation of duties and access management, that are tested regularly. We also have robust authorization and reconciliation procedures, as well as staff education and a disciplined risk assessment process.

Board Oversight

While the Board has three committees that primarily oversee implementation of the risk governance framework and risk appetite, the Risk Oversight Committee, Audit Committee, and Technology Committee, the full Board is engaged in discussing risks and monitoring our risk profile. All committees report their deliberations and actions at each full Board meeting. In addition, all scheduled committee meetings are open to all members of the Board, and committees regularly meet in joint sessions to discuss issues that are broadly applicable. Our Board has unfettered access to senior executive officers, and the Board and committees regularly meet in executive session without management present.

•Our Risk Oversight Committee oversees implementation of the Risk Governance Framework and adherence to the Risk Appetite Statement, which takes the form of approving policies, frameworks, receiving regular reports, and engaging in discussion with Executive Management on topics for each of our risk pillars: credit, liquidity, market, operational, compliance, strategic, and reputation risk. The ROC also oversees capital management and ensures the amount and quality of capital are adequate in relation to expected and unexpected losses. ROC oversees the administration, effectiveness, and independence of our Credit Review function, and the Credit Review Director reports directly to the ROC. Our Chief Risk Officer reports to both the ROC and CEO.

•Our Audit Committee oversees integrity of our consolidated financial statements, including policies, procedures, and practices regarding the preparation of financial statements, the financial reporting process, disclosures, and internal control over financial reporting. The Audit Committee oversees the Internal Audit department and the independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence; compliance with our Financial Code of Ethics for the CEO and senior financial officers; compliance with corporate securities trading policies; compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and financial risk exposures in coordination with the ROC. Our Chief Auditor reports directly to the Audit Committee.

•Our Technology Committee oversees technology and cybersecurity strategies and plans and is charged with evaluating the Company’s capability to properly perform all technology functions necessary for its business plan, including projected growth, technology capacity, planning, operational execution, product development, and management capacity. It provides oversight of technology investments and plans to drive efficiency as well as to meet defined standards for risk, information security, and redundancy; oversees allocation of technology costs and ensures that they are understood by the Board; evaluates innovation and technology trends that may affect our strategic plans, including monitoring of overall industry trends; and reviews and provides oversight of our continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparedness.

Overlapping or common topics are overseen by more than one committee. On a regular basis, the ROC and Audit Committee meet in joint session to cover matters relevant to both committees’ responsibilities, including reviews of annual and quarterly filings, the methodology and level of the ACL, conduct risk, and others. These committees routinely hold executive sessions with our key officers engaged in both accounting and risk management. In addition, the ROC, Audit Committee, and Technology Committee oversee the effectiveness of management’s efforts to address risk issues in a timely, comprehensive, and sustainable manner, and regularly meet in in joint session to discuss. All directors have access to information provided to each committee and all scheduled meetings are open to all directors.

Further, through our Human Resources and Compensation Committee, our Board seeks to ensure its overall compensation programs are balanced and align the interests of management, creditors, and shareholders. We utilize a variety of compensation-related tools to induce appropriate behavior, including common stock ownership thresholds for the CEO and certain members of senior management, equity deferrals, recoupment provisions, and the right to terminate compensation plans at any time. The Chief Risk Officer has significant input into the design and outcome of incentive compensation plans.

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Our Risk Governance structure also includes executive level committees to manage and oversee risk, which include Asset & Liability Management, Credit Policy & Strategy, Risk Management, Capital Management, Allowance, Incentive Compensation, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Disclosure Review. These committees are strategic in nature and are supported by subcommittees that are tactical. We believe this structure helps ensure appropriate escalation of issues, overall communication of strategies, and adherence to the Board’s risk appetite.

A comprehensive discussion of risk management and capital matters affecting us can be found in the Risk Factors section included in Item 1A: Risk Factors and the “Regulatory Matters” section of Item 1: Business of this Form 10-K.

Some of the more significant processes used to manage and control credit, market, liquidity, operational, and compliance risks are described in the following sections.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss if a counterparty is not able to meet the agreed upon terms of the financial obligation. The majority of our credit risk is associated with lending activities, as the acceptance and management of credit risk is central to profitable lending. We also have credit risk associated with our investment securities portfolios (see Note 3 - "Investment Securities and Other Securities" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). We engage with other financial counterparties for a variety of purposes including investing, asset and liability management, mortgage banking, and trading activities. A variety of derivative financial instruments, principally interest rate swaps, swaptions, floors, forward contracts, and forward starting interest rate swaps, are used in asset and liability management activities to protect against the risk of adverse price or interest rate movements. We also use derivatives, principally loan sale commitments, in hedging our mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments and mortgage loans held for sale. Like other financial instruments, derivatives contain an element of credit risk, which is the possibility that we will incur a loss because the counterparty fails to meet its contractual obligations. Notional values of interest rate swaps and other off-balance sheet financial instruments significantly exceed the credit risk associated with these instruments and represent contractual balances on which calculations of amounts to be exchanged are based. Credit exposure is limited to the sum of the aggregate fair value of positions that have become favorable to us, including any accrued interest receivable due from counterparties. Potential credit losses are mitigated by derivatives through central clearing parties, careful evaluation of counterparty credit standing, selection of counterparties from a limited group of high quality institutions, collateral agreements, and other contract provisions.

We focus on the early identification, monitoring, and management of all aspects of our credit risk. In addition to the traditional credit risk mitigation strategies of credit policies and processes, market risk management activities, and portfolio diversification, we use quantitative measurement capabilities utilizing external data sources, enhanced modeling technology, and internal stress testing processes. Our disciplined portfolio management processes are central to our commitment to maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite. In our efforts to identify risk mitigation techniques, we have focused on product design features, origination policies, and solutions for delinquent or stressed borrowers.

The maximum level of credit exposure to individual credit borrowers is limited by policy guidelines based on the perceived risk of each borrower or related group of borrowers. Authority to grant commitments sits with the independent credit administration function, with limited exceptions, and is closely monitored and regularly updated. Concentration risk is managed through limits on loan type, industry, and loan quality factors. We focus predominantly on extending credit to consumer and commercial customers with existing or expandable relationships within our primary banking markets, although we will consider lending opportunities outside our primary markets if we believe the associated risks are acceptable and aligned with strategic initiatives. Although we offer a broad set of products, we continue to develop new lending products and opportunities. Each of these new products and opportunities goes through a rigorous development and approval process prior to implementation to ensure our overall objective of maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low risk portfolio profile.

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The checks and balances in the credit process and the separation of the credit administration and risk management functions are designed to appropriately assess and sanction the level of credit risk being accepted, facilitate the early recognition of credit problems when they occur, and provide for effective problem asset management and resolution. For example, we do not extend additional credit to delinquent borrowers except in certain circumstances that substantially improve our overall repayment or collateral coverage position.

Loan and Lease Credit Exposure Mix

At December 31, 2024, our loans and leases totaled $130.0 billion, representing a $8.1 billion, or 7%, increase compared to $122.0 billion at December 31, 2023.

The table below provides the composition of our total loan and lease portfolio.

The following table reflects the composition and maturities of the loan and lease portfolio and the interest rate sensitivity of loans and leases due after one year.

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Total commercial loans and leases were $73.3 billion at December 31, 2024 and represented 56% of our total loan and lease credit exposure at that date. Our commercial loan portfolio is diversified by product type, customer size, and geography, and is comprised of the following (see Commercial Credit discussion):

C&I – C&I loans are made to commercial customers for use in normal business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases, or other projects, and to institutional sponsors supporting REITs. We focus on borrowers doing business within our geographic markets. C&I loans are generally underwritten individually and secured with the assets of the company and/or the personal guarantee of the business owners. The financing of owner-occupied facilities is considered a C&I loan even though there is improved real estate as collateral. This treatment is a result of the credit decision process, which focuses on cash flow from operations of the business to repay the debt. The operation, sale, rental, or refinancing of the real estate is not considered the primary repayment source for these types of loans. As we have expanded our C&I portfolio, we have developed a series of “vertical specialties” to ensure that new products or lending types are embedded within a structured, centralized Commercial Lending area with designated, experienced credit officers. These specialties are comprised of either targeted industries (for example, healthcare, technology & telecom, finance and insurance, etc.) and/or lending disciplines (equipment finance, distribution finance, asset-based lending, etc.), all of which requires a high degree of expertise and oversight to effectively mitigate and monitor risk. As such, we have dedicated colleagues and teams focused on bringing value-added expertise to these specialty customers.

CRE – The CRE portfolio includes both CRE commercial and CRE construction loans. CRE commercial loans are loans to developers. We mitigate our risk on these loans by requiring collateral values that exceed the loan amount and underwriting the loan with projected cash flow in excess of the debt service requirement. These loans are made to finance properties such as apartment buildings, office and industrial buildings, and retail shopping centers, and are repaid through cash flows related to the operation, sale, or refinance of the property. Appropriate appraisals are obtained at origination and updated on an as needed basis in compliance with regulatory requirements and our credit policies. CRE construction loans are loans to developers, companies, or individuals used for the construction of a commercial or residential property for which repayment will be generated by the sale or permanent financing of the property. Our CRE construction portfolio primarily consists of multi-family, retail, and warehouse property types. Generally, these loans are for construction projects that have been pre-sold or pre-leased, or have secured permanent financing, as well as loans to real estate companies with significant equity invested in each project. These loans are managed by a specialized real estate lending group that actively monitors the construction phase and manages the loan disbursements according to the predetermined construction schedule.

Lease Financing – Lease financing products are designed to address the diverse financing needs of small to large companies primarily for the acquisition of equipment. Our lease financing portfolio will utilize a variety of origination partners and third-party sources including equipment manufacturers, dealers, or vendors set up under program structures to generate transactions from a nationwide footprint. High level business lines comprise of industrial finance, specialty finance, healthcare finance, technology finance, and specialized transportation, franchise, and government.

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Total consumer loans were $56.7 billion at December 31, 2024 and represented 44% of our total loan and lease credit exposure at that date. The consumer portfolio is comprised primarily of residential mortgages, automobile loans, home equity loans and lines-of-credit, and RV and marine finance (see Consumer Credit discussion).

Residential mortgage – Residential mortgage loans represent loans to consumers for the purchase or refinance of a residence. These loans are generally financed over a 15-year to 30-year term, and in most cases, are extended to borrowers to finance their primary residence. Applications are underwritten centrally using consistent credit policies and processes. All residential mortgage loan decisions utilize a full appraisal for collateral valuation. Huntington has not originated or acquired residential mortgages that allow negative amortization or allow the borrower multiple payment options.

Automobile – Automobile loans are comprised primarily of indirect loans made through automotive dealerships and include exposure in selected states outside of our primary banking markets. The exposure outside of our core footprint states represents 19% of the total exposure, with no individual state representing more than 6% of the total exposure. Applications are underwritten using an automated underwriting system that applies consistent policies and processes across the portfolio.

Home equity – Home equity lending includes both home equity loans and lines-of-credit. This type of lending, which is secured by a first-lien or junior-lien on the borrower’s residence, allows customers to borrow against the equity in their home or refinance existing mortgage debt. Products include closed-end loans which are generally fixed-rate with principal and interest payments, and variable-rate, interest-only lines-of-credit which do not require payment of principal during the 10-year revolving period. The home equity line of credit converts to a 20-year amortizing structure at the end of the revolving period. Applications are underwritten centrally in conjunction with an automated underwriting system. The home equity underwriting criteria is based on minimum credit scores, debt-to-income ratios, and LTV ratios, with current collateral valuations. The underwriting for the floating rate lines of credit also incorporates a stress analysis for rising interest rates.

RV and marine – RV and marine includes loans provided to consumers primarily for the purpose of financing recreational vehicles and boats. Loans are originated on an indirect basis through a series of dealerships across 35 states. The loans are underwritten centrally using an application and decisioning system similar to automobile loans. The current portfolio includes 39% of the balances within our core footprint states.

Other consumer – Other consumer loans primarily consist of consumer loans not included above, including credit cards, personal unsecured loans, and overdraft balances. We originate these products within our established set of credit policies and guidelines.

Our loan and lease portfolio is a managed mix of consumer and commercial credits. We manage the overall credit exposure and portfolio composition via a credit concentration policy. The policy designates specific loan types, collateral types, and loan structures to be formally tracked and assigned maximum exposure limits as a percentage of capital. Commercial lending by NAICS categories, specific limits for CRE project types, loans secured by residential real estate, large dollar exposures, and designated high risk loan categories represent examples of specifically tracked components of our concentration management process. There are no identified concentrations that exceed the assigned exposure limit. Our concentration management policy is approved by the ROC and is used to ensure a high quality, well diversified portfolio that is consistent with our overall objective of maintaining an aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite. Changes to existing concentration limits, incorporating specific information relating to the potential impact on the overall portfolio composition and performance metrics, require the approval of the ROC prior to implementation.

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The table below provides our total loan and lease portfolio segregated by industry type. The changes in the industry composition from December 31, 2023 are consistent with the portfolio growth metrics.

(1)    Includes non-real estate secured commercial loans to REITs, which are classified in the C&I loan category.

(2)    Amounts include $4.2 billion and $3.3 billion of auto dealer services loans at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Commercial Credit

The primary factors considered in commercial credit approvals are the financial strength of the borrower, assessment of the borrower’s management capabilities, cash flows from operations, industry sector trends, type and sufficiency of collateral, type of exposure, transaction structure, and the general economic outlook. While these are the primary factors considered, there are a number of other factors that may be considered in the decision process. We require the signature approval of both the appropriate line of business leaders and independent credit executives. The risk rating, credit exposure amount, and complexity of the credit determines the threshold for approval. Credit officers who understand each local region and are experienced in the industries and loan structures of the requested credit exposure are involved in all loan decisions and have the primary credit authority, with the exception of small business loans. For small business loans, we utilize a centralized loan approval process for standard products and structures. In this centralized decision environment, certain individuals who understand each local region may make credit-extension decisions to preserve our commitment to the communities in which we operate. In addition to disciplined and consistent judgmental factors, a sophisticated credit scoring process is used as a primary evaluation tool in the determination of approving a loan.

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In commercial lending, on-going credit management is dependent on the type and nature of the loan. We monitor all significant exposures. All commercial credit extensions are assigned internal risk ratings reflecting the borrower’s PD and LGD. This two-dimensional rating methodology provides granularity in the portfolio management process. The PD is rated and applied at the borrower level. The LGD is rated and applied based on the specific type of credit extension and the quality and lien position associated with the underlying collateral. The internal risk ratings are assessed at origination and updated at each periodic monitoring event. There is also extensive macro-portfolio management analysis. We review and adjust our risk-rating criteria based on actual experience, which provides us with the current risk level in the portfolio. A centralized portfolio management function monitors and reports on the performance of the entire commercial portfolio, including small business loans, to provide consistent oversight.

In addition to the initial credit analysis conducted during the approval process, our credit review group performs testing to provide an independent review and assessment of the quality and risk of new loan originations. This group is part of our Risk Management area and conducts portfolio reviews on a risk-based cycle to evaluate individual loans, validate risk ratings, and test the consistency of credit processes.

Our standardized loan grading system considers many components that directly correlate to loan quality and likelihood of repayment, one of which is guarantor support. On an at least annual basis, we consider, among other things, the guarantor’s reputation and creditworthiness, where available, along with various key financial metrics such as liquidity and net worth. Our assessment of the guarantor’s credit strength, or lack thereof, is reflected in our risk ratings for such loans, which is directly tied to, and an integral component of, our ACL methodology. When a loan goes to impaired status, viable guarantor support is considered in the determination of a credit loss.

If our assessment of the guarantor’s credit strength yields an inherent capacity to perform, we will seek repayment from the guarantor as part of the collection process and have done so successfully.

Substantially all loans categorized as Classified (See Note 4 - “Loans and Leases” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) are managed by FRG. FRG is a specialized group of credit professionals that handle the day-to-day management of workouts, commercial recoveries, and problem loan sales. Its responsibilities include developing and implementing action plans, assessing risk ratings, and determining the appropriateness of the allowance, the accrual status, and the ultimate collectability of the Classified loan portfolio.

C&I PORTFOLIO

We manage the risks inherent in the C&I portfolio through origination policies, a defined loan concentration policy with established limits, on-going loan-level and portfolio-level reviews, recourse requirements, and continuous portfolio risk management activities. Our origination policies for the C&I portfolio include loan product-type specific policies such as LTV and debt service coverage ratios, as applicable.

The C&I portfolio continues to have solid origination activity while we maintain a focus on high quality originations. We continue to maintain a proactive approach to identifying borrowers that may be facing financial difficulty in order to maximize the potential credit outcomes. Subsequent to the origination of the loan, the credit review group provides an independent review and assessment of the quality of the underwriting and risk of new loan originations.

CRE PORTFOLIO

We manage the risks inherent in this portfolio specific to CRE lending, focusing on the quality of the developer and the specifics associated with each project. Generally, we: (1) limit our loans to 80% of the appraised value of the commercial real estate at origination, (2) require net operating cash flows to be 120% of required interest and principal payments, and (3) if the commercial real estate is non-owner occupied, require that pre-leasing generates break-even interest-only debt service. We actively monitor property-type concentrations and both geographic and property-type performance metrics of all CRE loan types, with a focus on loans identified as higher risk based on the risk rating methodology. Both macro-level and loan-level stress-test scenarios based on existing and forecast market conditions are part of the on-going portfolio management process for the CRE portfolio.

Dedicated real estate professionals originate and manage the portfolio. The portfolio is diversified by property-type and loan size, and this diversification represents a significant portion of the credit risk management strategies employed for this portfolio. Subsequent to the origination of the loan, the credit review group provides an independent review and assessment of the quality of the underwriting and risk of new loan originations.

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The following tables present our commercial real estate portfolio by property-type and geographic location.

(1)Geographic location based on location of underlying collateral.

Our CRE portfolio totaled $11.1 billion at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $1.3 billion, or 11%, compared to December 31, 2023, driven by loan pay-offs and a decrease in new originations. The CRE portfolio had an associated allowance coverage of 4.3% and 4.2% at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

With declines in demand and property values of office space across the country, the office sector continues to be an area of uncertainty. Our office portfolio, which is predominantly suburban and multi-tenant loans, totaled $1.6 billion, or 1% of total loans and leases, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $1.8 billion, or 1% of total loans and leases, at December 31, 2023. We have established ACL reserves of approximately 11% for our CRE office portfolio as of December 31, 2024, compared to approximately 10% at December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2024, there was $37 million of outstanding balances in the office portfolio that were 30 or more days past due.

Appraisal values are obtained in conjunction with all originations and renewals, and on an as-needed basis, in compliance with regulatory requirements and to ensure appropriate decisions regarding the on-going management of the portfolio reflect the changing market conditions. Appraisals are obtained from approved vendors and are reviewed by an internal appraisal review group comprised of certified appraisers to ensure the quality of the valuation used in the underwriting process. We continue to perform on-going portfolio level reviews within the CRE portfolio. These reviews generate action plans based on occupancy levels or leasing revenues associated with the projects being reviewed. This highly individualized process requires working closely with all of our borrowers, as well as an in-depth knowledge of CRE project lending and the market environment.

LEASE FINANCING

We manage the risks inherent in the Lease Financing portfolio through external consumer and business credit scoring solutions, internally developed custom probability of default and loss given default models, continuous

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portfolio risk management activities, and equipment and customer diversification. Our origination policies are aligned by transaction size with increased use of the personal guarantee of principals and external credit scoring tools for smaller transactions and expanded financial analysis and reporting requirements for larger transactions. Our program focuses on high-quality manufacturer, distributor, vendor, or third party originations sources with in-depth partner diligence. The lease financing group may use manufacturer loss risk share programs that provide additional transaction support, but the origination strategy prioritizes strong customer financial condition.

High level business lines are comprised of Industrial Finance, Specialty Finance, Healthcare Finance, Technology Finance, and Specialized Transportation, Franchise, and Government with multiple segments under each main line. We also have specific equipment types or industries designated as low tolerance with additional front-end guidance and diligence requirements. Subsequent to the origination of the lease, the credit review group provides an independent review and assessment of the quality of the underwriting and risk of new lease originations.

Consumer Credit

Consumer credit approvals are based on, among other factors, the financial strength and payment history of the borrower, type of exposure, and transaction structure. Consumer credit decisions are generally made in a centralized environment utilizing decision models. Importantly, certain individuals who understand each local region have the authority to make credit extension decisions to preserve our focus on the local communities in which we operate. For all classes within the consumer loan portfolio, loans are assigned pool level PD factors based on the FICO range within which the borrower’s credit bureau score falls. The credit bureau score is widely accepted as the standard measure of consumer credit risk used by lenders, regulators, rating agencies, and consumers. The LGD is related to the type of collateral associated with the credit extension, which typically does not change over the course of the loan term. This allows Huntington to maintain a current view of the customer for credit risk management and ACL purposes.

In consumer lending, credit risk is managed from a segment (e.g., loan type, collateral position, geography, etc.) and vintage performance analysis. All portfolio segments are continuously monitored for changes in delinquency trends and other asset quality indicators. We make extensive use of portfolio assessment models to continuously monitor the quality of the portfolio, which may result in changes to future origination strategies. The credit review group conducts ongoing independent credit origination and process reviews to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the consumer credit processes.

Collection actions by our customer assistance team are initiated as needed through a centrally managed collection and recovery function. We employ a series of collection methodologies designed to maintain a high level of effectiveness, while maximizing efficiency. In addition to the consumer loan portfolio, the customer assistance team is responsible for collection activity on all sold and securitized consumer loans and leases. Collection practices include a single contact point for the majority of the residential real estate secured portfolios.

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SECURED PORTFOLIOS

The properties securing our residential mortgage and home equity portfolios are primarily located within our geographic footprint. Huntington continues to support our local markets with consistent underwriting across all residential secured products. The residential secured portfolio originations continue to be of high quality. Our portfolio management strategies associated with our Home Savers group allow us to focus on effectively helping our customers with appropriate solutions for their specific circumstances.

Huntington underwrites all residential mortgage applications centrally, with a focus on higher quality borrowers. We do not originate residential mortgages that allow negative amortization or allow the borrower multiple payment options. Residential mortgages are originated based on a completed full appraisal during the credit underwriting process. We update values in compliance with applicable regulations to facilitate our portfolio management, as well as our workout and loss mitigation functions.

We are subject to repurchase risk associated with residential mortgage loans sold in the secondary market. An appropriate level of reserve for representations and warranties related to residential mortgage loans sold has been established to address this repurchase risk inherent in the portfolio.

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AUTOMOBILE PORTFOLIO

Our strategy in the automobile portfolio continues to focus on high quality borrowers as measured by both FICO and internal custom scores, combined with appropriate LTVs, terms, and profitability. Our strategy and operational capabilities allow us to appropriately manage the origination quality across the entire portfolio, including our newer markets. Although increased origination volume and entering new markets can be associated with increased risk levels, we believe our disciplined strategy and operational processes significantly mitigate these risks.

We have continued to consistently execute our value proposition and take advantage of available market opportunities. Importantly, we have maintained our high credit quality standards while also maintaining strong origination volume.

RV AND MARINE PORTFOLIO

Our strategy in the RV and marine portfolio focuses on high quality borrowers, combined with appropriate LTVs, terms, and profitability. Although entering new markets can be associated with increased risk levels, we believe our disciplined strategy and operational processes significantly mitigate these risks.

Credit Quality

(This section should be read in conjunction with Note 4 - “Loans and Leases” and Note 5 - “Allowance for Credit Losses” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.)

We believe the most meaningful way to assess overall credit quality performance is through an analysis of specific performance ratios. This approach forms the basis of the discussion in the sections immediately following: NPAs, NALs, ACL, and NCOs. In addition, we utilize delinquency rates, risk distribution and migration patterns, product segmentation, and origination trends in the analysis of our credit quality performance.

Credit quality performance in 2024 reflected NCOs of $372 million, or 0.30%, of average total loans and leases, an increase from $273 million, or 0.23%, in the prior year. The increase reflects a $59 million increase in commercial NCOs and a $40 million increase in consumer NCOs. NPAs increased $111 million, or 16%, to $822 million, primarily driven by a $113 million increase in commercial and industrial NALs.

NPAs and NALs

NPAs consist of (1) NALs, which represent loans and leases no longer accruing interest, (2) OREO properties, and (3) other NPAs. Any loan or lease in our portfolio may be placed on nonaccrual status prior to the policies described below when collection of principal or interest is in doubt. Also, when a borrower with discharged non-reaffirmed debt in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is identified and the loan or lease is determined to be collateral dependent, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status.

Commercial loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual status at 90-days past due, or earlier if repayment of principal and interest is in doubt. Of the $585 million of commercial related NALs at December 31, 2024, $249 million, or 43%, represent loans and leases that were less than 30-days past due, demonstrating our continued commitment to proactive credit risk management. With the exception of residential mortgage loans guaranteed by government organizations, which continue to accrue interest, first lien loans secured by residential mortgage collateral are placed on nonaccrual status at 150-days past due. Junior-lien home equity loans are placed on nonaccrual status at the earlier of 120-days past due or when the related first-lien loan has been identified as nonaccrual. Automobile, RV and marine, and other consumer loans are generally fully charged-off at 120-days past due, and if not fully charged-off are placed on non-accrual.

When loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual, any accrued interest is reversed against interest income. When, in our judgment, the borrower’s ability to make required interest and principal payments has resumed and collectability is no longer in doubt, the loan or lease could be returned to accrual status.

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The following table reflects period-end NALs and NPAs detail.

(1)Other nonperforming assets include certain impaired investment securities and/or nonaccrual loans held-for-sale.

(2)Nonperforming assets divided by the sum of loans and leases, other real estate owned, and other NPAs.

ACL

Our ACL is comprised of two different components, both of which in our judgment are appropriate to absorb lifetime expected credit losses in our loan and lease portfolio: the ALLL and the AULC.

We use statistically-based models that employ assumptions about current and future economic conditions throughout the contractual life of the loan. The process of estimating expected credit losses is based on three key parameters: PD, EAD, and LGD. Beyond the reasonable and supportable period (two to three years), the economic variables revert to a historical equilibrium at a pace dependent on the state of the economy reflected within the economic scenario.

Future economic conditions consider multiple macroeconomic scenarios provided to us by an independent third party and are reviewed through the Allowance for Credit Loss Development Methodology Committee described below. These macroeconomic scenarios contain certain variables that are influential to our modeling process, the most significant being unemployment rates and GDP. Management uses a probability-weighted approach that incorporates a baseline, an adverse and a more favorable economic scenario when formulating the quantitative estimate for the allowance. Any changes in probability weights must be supported by appropriate documentation and approval of senior management. Additionally, we consider whether to adjust the modeled estimates to address possible limitations within the models or factors not captured within the macroeconomic scenarios. Lifetime losses for most of our loans and leases are evaluated collectively based on similar risk characteristics such as risk ratings, origination credit bureau scores, delinquency status, and remaining months within loan agreements, among other factors.

The baseline scenario used in the December 31, 2024 ACL determination assumes the labor market has softened with the unemployment rate peaking at 4.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024. Marginal improvement is expected moving forward with unemployment returning to 4.0% by 2026. The Federal Reserve is projected to continue a cycle of rate cuts that started in September 2024, with gradual cuts forecast throughout 2025 and 2026 until reaching 3% in mid-2026. Inflation is forecast to approach the Federal Reserve’s target level of 2% by the end of 2024 and stabilize in 2025. GDP is forecast to show marginal improvement from the estimated fourth quarter 2024 level of 2.0%, ending the fourth quarter of 2025 at 2.1%.

The table below is intended to show how the forecasted path of unemployment and GDP in the baseline scenario has changed between those used in the year 2023 and 2024 ACL determination.

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(1)Values reflect the baseline scenario forecast inputs for each period presented, not updated for subsequent actual amounts.

Management continues to assess the uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, including ongoing risks in the commercial real estate environment, current inflation levels, political uncertainty, and geopolitical instability, considering multiple macroeconomic forecasts that reflected a range of possible outcomes. While we have incorporated estimates of economic uncertainty into our ACL, the ultimate impact of specific challenges will have on the economy remains unknown.

Management develops additional analytics to support adjustments to our modeled results. Our Allowance for Credit Loss Development Methodology Committee reviewed model results of each economic scenario for appropriate usage, concluding that the quantitative transaction reserve will continue to utilize scenario weighting. Given the uncertainty associated with key economic scenario assumptions, the December 31, 2024 ACL included a general reserve that consists of various risk profile components, including profiles to capture uncertainty not addressed within the quantitative transaction reserve.

The most significant risk profiles the Company maintains at December 31, 2024 relate to business banking loans within the C&I portfolio and office loans within the CRE portfolio. The business banking risk profile addresses a modestly upward trend in default rates resulting from higher interest rates and inflationary impacts on business banking customers. The office portfolio risk profile addresses concerns relating to higher interest rates, upcoming maturities, falling property values, and uncertainty about demand for office space.

Our Allowance for Credit Loss Development Methodology Committee is responsible for developing the methodology, assumptions, and estimates used in the calculation, as well as determining the appropriateness of the ACL. The ALLL represents the estimate of lifetime expected losses in the loan and lease portfolio at the reported date. The loss modeling process uses an EAD concept to calculate total expected losses on both funded balances and unfunded lending commitments, where appropriate. Losses related to the unfunded lending commitments are then recorded as AULC within other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. A liability for expected credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures is recognized if Huntington has a contractual obligation to extend the credit and the obligation is not unconditionally cancelable.

The AULC is determined by applying the same quantitative reserve determination process to the unfunded portion of the loan exposures adjusted by an applicable funding expectation.

Our ACL evaluation process includes the assessment of credit quality metrics, and a comparison of certain ACL benchmarks to current performance. For further information, including the ALLL and AULC activity by portfolio segment, refer to Note 5 - “Allowance for Credit Losses” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The table below reflects the allocation of our ALLL among our various loan and lease categories as well as certain coverage metrics of the reported ALLL and ACL.