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2014 Annual Report

Corporate Overview

Our Commitment
At  First  Horizon  National  Corp.  we  are  committed  to  our 

customers, our people, our communities and our shareholders. 

(cid:56)e demonstrate that commitment throu(cid:72)h (cid:109)nancial per(cid:71)ormance 

and corporate responsi(cid:67)ilit(cid:90). (cid:56)e ma(cid:76)e in(cid:87)estments that (cid:67)ene(cid:109)t 

our stakeholders because when they prosper, so do we. In 2014 

we  continued  to  make  pro(cid:72)ress  toward  a  (cid:71)uture  o(cid:71)  sustained 

o(cid:71)(cid:109)ce in Houston, (cid:53)(cid:57). In these new markets, our services include 

commercial  real  estate,  private  client,  commercial  banking, 

wealth management and corporate and commercial lending. 

F(cid:53)(cid:35) Advisors, our wealth management team, o(cid:71)(cid:71)ers access to the 

same products available (cid:71)rom national brokerage (cid:109)rms delivered 

by  local  pro(cid:71)essionals  who  care  about  our  communities 

and customers.

success (cid:111) a (cid:71)uture based on our 1(cid:22)0(cid:14)year history o(cid:71) earnin(cid:72) the 

In  our  traditional  (cid:53)ennessee  markets  or  in  our  newer  growth 

trust  o(cid:71)  (cid:53)ennesseans,  on  our  core  re(cid:72)ional  bankin(cid:72)  and  (cid:109)(cid:89)ed 

markets,  our  goal  is  to  be  easy  to  do  business  with,  to  be 

income businesses, on the dedication o(cid:71) our 4,(cid:20)00 employees, on 

the  best  at  serving  customers  in  all  our  business  lines.  We 

our support (cid:71)or the communities we ser(cid:87)e and on the con(cid:109)dence 

o(cid:71)(cid:71)er  a  (cid:71)ull  range  o(cid:71)  products,  convenient  locations  and 

o(cid:71)  our  shareholders.  A(cid:71)ter  celebratin(cid:72)  our  1(cid:22)0th  anni(cid:87)ersary  in 

hours  and  the  latest  advances  in  mobile  banking.  We’ve 

2014,  we  entered  201(cid:22)  with  a  renewed  commitment  to  build 

been 

recognized  by 

InformationWeek  magazine  as 

that (cid:71)uture.
Our People
We  know  that  a  company  is  only  as 

strong  as 

its  people,  and  by 

that 

measure  First  Horizon  is  strong  indeed. 

We  seek  to  attract,  develop  and  retain 

the  best  people  and  empower  them 

to  serve  our  customers  in  e(cid:89)ceptional 

ways.  (cid:48)ur  employee  (cid:71)ocus  and  our 

distinctive corporate culture – Firstpower 

–  have  earned  us  national  recognition 

as  one  o(cid:71)  the  best  companies  to  work 

(cid:71)or  in  America.  Firstpower  promotes 

We are committed to our 
customers, our people, our 
communities and 
our shareholders.

one  o(cid:71)  the  most  innovative  users  o(cid:71) 

technology.  In  (cid:71)act,  First  (cid:53)ennessee 

was  the  (cid:109)rst  bank  in  our  markets  to 

o(cid:71)(cid:71)er  mobile  banking  (cid:71)or  commercial 

customers  and  mobile  check  deposit 

to consumers, and our customers have 

enthusiastically  embraced  these  new 

ways o(cid:71) doing business. Above all, our 

knowledgeable  employees  strive  to  be 

proactive  and  help  customers  manage 

their  money  and  make  sound  (cid:109)nancial 

decisions (cid:71)or the (cid:71)uture. (cid:53)hat adds up to 

a distinctive customer e(cid:89)perience – our 

accountability,  adaptability,  integrity  and  relationships,  the 

pillars o(cid:71) our culture. First Horizon has been recognized as an 

competitive advantage. (cid:46)ore in(cid:71)ormation is available at www.

First(cid:53)ennessee.com or at any o(cid:71) our convenient o(cid:71)(cid:109)ces.

outstanding employer by American Banker and Working Mother 

Fixed  income:    (cid:48)ur  capital  markets  business,  F(cid:53)N  Financial,  is 

magazines, the (cid:37)ave (cid:53)homas Foundation (cid:71)or Adoption and the 

an industry leader in (cid:109)(cid:89)ed income sales, trading and strategies (cid:71)or 

National Association (cid:71)or Female (cid:38)(cid:89)ecutives. 
Our Core Businesses
Regional banking:  First (cid:53)ennessee (cid:35)ank has provided (cid:109)nancial 

services  in  local  communities  since  1(cid:25)(cid:23)4,  a  1(cid:22)0(cid:14)year  legacy 

we celebrated in 2014. (cid:53)oday we have more than 1(cid:24)0 o(cid:71)(cid:109)ces in 

(cid:53)ennessee  and  surrounding  states.  (cid:48)ur  (cid:71)ocus  on  consistently 

institutional customers in the (cid:54).(cid:52). and abroad. (cid:53)he strength o(cid:71) F(cid:53)N 

Financial’s plat(cid:71)orm is its e(cid:89)tensive (cid:109)(cid:89)ed income distribution network 

o(cid:71)  more  than  (cid:22),(cid:20)00  institutional  customers  worldwide,  including 

appro(cid:89)imately hal(cid:71) o(cid:71) all (cid:54).(cid:52). banks with port(cid:71)olios over (cid:5)100 million. 

F(cid:53)N Financial also provides investment services and balance sheet 

management solutions.

o(cid:71)(cid:71)ering a distinctive customer e(cid:89)perience has resulted in one o(cid:71) 

With 2(cid:23) o(cid:71)(cid:109)ces across the country, F(cid:53)N Financial provides a broad 

the highest customer retention rates o(cid:71) any bank in the country. 

spectrum  o(cid:71)  (cid:109)nancial  services  (cid:71)or  the  investment  and  banking 

(cid:49)ersonal service, advanced technology and help(cid:71)ul employees 

communities  through  the  integration  o(cid:71)  traditional  capital  markets 

set First (cid:53)ennessee apart. We are consistently named best bank 

securities  activities,  loan  sales,  port(cid:71)olio  advisory  services  and 

in newspaper reader surveys in the communities we serve.  

derivative sales. 

We have a growing presence in the Carolinas, Virginia and North 

In  2014,  F(cid:53)N  Financial’s  per(cid:71)ormance  again  demonstrated 

Florida  –  our  (cid:46)id(cid:14)Atlantic  region  –  and  in  2014  we  opened  an 

the  strength  o(cid:71)  our  capital  markets  plat(cid:71)orm,  anchored  in 

our  e(cid:89)perienced  sales  and  trading  resources  and  deep 

supporter. Arts organizations, museums, theaters, symphonies 

customer  relationships.  (cid:46)ore  in(cid:71)ormation  can  be  (cid:71)ound  at 

www.F(cid:53)NFinancial.com.
Our Communities
As  a  company  and  as  individuals,  we  share  the  hopes  o(cid:71)  our 

and cultural institutions throughout the state receive support.
Our World
Concern (cid:71)or environmental sustainability is part o(cid:71) the way we 

do business. In addition to the company’s commitment, the 

neighbors (cid:71)or a better place to live and work. In addition to the 

First  (cid:53)ennessee  Foundation  supports  green  pro(cid:75)ects  across 

(cid:109)nancial  services  we  provide  and  the  (cid:75)obs  and  spending  we 

the  state  such  as  nature  conservancy,  bike  trails  and  historic 

bring to local economies, we e(cid:89)press our corporate citizenship 

preservation. (cid:38)(cid:89)amples o(cid:71) our sustainable practices(cid:27)

through a volunteer spirit and community investment.

• 

In  2014,  our  recycling  program  with  Cintas  Document 

Our  employee  volunteer  program  has  received  national 

(cid:46)anagement helped us save the e(cid:82)uivalent o(cid:71) an estimated 

recognition  (cid:71)rom  the  Financial  (cid:52)ervices  (cid:51)oundtable.  Our 

24,000  trees,  enough  energy  to  supply  (cid:20)(cid:23)(cid:22)  homes  a  year, 

volunteers  have  donated  thousands  o(cid:71)  hours  o(cid:71)  community 

nearly 2(cid:20) million gallons o(cid:71) water, nearly 2 million pounds o(cid:71) 

service,  and  we  support  their  e(cid:71)(cid:71)orts  through  leadership 

solid  waste  and  the  e(cid:82)uivalent  o(cid:71)  the  greenhouse  gasses 

grants and matching gi(cid:71)ts programs. 

produced by (cid:22)1(cid:26) cars each year.

We established the First (cid:53)ennessee Foundation in 1(cid:26)(cid:26)(cid:20) to support 

•  We continue to use less paper and cardboard and recycle an 

nonpro(cid:109)t organizations in the communities we serve. (cid:53)hrough this 

average o(cid:71) (cid:109)ve tons o(cid:71) paper a month. 

private charitable (cid:71)oundation we invest in a way that engages 

our  employees,  responds  inclusively  to  needs  and  promotes 

progress and prosperity across (cid:53)ennessee. (cid:52)ince its inception, 

the  First  (cid:53)ennessee  Foundation  has  donated  more  than 

(cid:5)(cid:23)0  million  to  meet  community  needs.  As  part  o(cid:71)  our  1(cid:22)0th 

•  (cid:52)olar  panels  recently  installed  at  one  o(cid:71)  our  operations 

centers produce (cid:20)400(cid:44)WH o(cid:71) electricity per month.

•  (cid:53)o reduce water consumption we use indigenous plants (cid:71)or 

landscaping at all new (cid:71)acilities.

anniversary celebration in 2014, the (cid:71)oundation gave away (cid:5)(cid:22),000 

•  (cid:35)uildings  are  designed  with  a  goal  o(cid:71)  enhancing  energy 

a day (cid:71)or 1(cid:22)0 days to nonpro(cid:109)ts selected in online voting. (cid:46)ore 

e(cid:71)(cid:109)ciency and sustainability, (cid:71)rom window blinds to the heating 

in(cid:71)ormation can be (cid:71)ound at www.First(cid:53)ennesseeFoundation.com. 

and cooling systems to motion(cid:14)sensor lighting and low(cid:14)volume 

We focus our community investment in key areas:

(cid:110)ush valves and (cid:71)aucets. 

Education:  (cid:53)o plant the seeds o(cid:71) success, we give to help educate 

•  (cid:51)ecycled products are used in carpeting, wallpaper, (cid:71)abrics 

young people. Our volunteers provide tutoring to students, with a 

and parking abutments.  

special  emphasis  on  (cid:109)nancial  literacy.  (cid:53)he  (cid:53)ennessee  Financial 

Literacy  Commission  has  named  us  an  outstanding  corporate 

partner. We are working with a community development group to 

•  At  our  corporate  head(cid:82)uarters  air  conditioning  e(cid:82)uipment 

uses  environmentally  (cid:71)riendly  re(cid:71)rigerant,  and  we  renovated 

the  mechanical  e(cid:82)uipment  to  improve  air  (cid:82)uality  and 

o(cid:71)(cid:71)er (cid:71)ree credit counseling workshops at several o(cid:71) our locations. 

energy e(cid:71)(cid:109)ciency.

We support Adopt(cid:14)a(cid:14)(cid:52)chool programs throughout the state.  

Economic  development:    (cid:53)o  encourage  (cid:75)obs  and  growth, 

we  support  Chambers  o(cid:71)  Commerce,  regional  development 

initiatives and small business resources. We have helped secure 

grants (cid:71)or nonpro(cid:109)ts to develop hundreds o(cid:71) units o(cid:71) a(cid:71)(cid:71)ordable 

housing.  We  have  developed  (cid:110)e(cid:89)ible  banking  products  to 

e(cid:89)pand access (cid:71)or the underserved.

Health  and  human  services:    We  are  one  o(cid:71)  the  largest  (cid:54)nited 

Way supporters in (cid:53)ennessee. Our e(cid:89)ecutives serve in community(cid:14)

wide  leadership  roles  and  our  employees  volunteer  in  agencies 

working to better our communities. (cid:53)o ensure that our employees 

and  neighbors  have  access  to  top(cid:14)(cid:82)uality  care,  First  (cid:53)ennessee 

•  (cid:38)mployees  who  have  a  passion  (cid:71)or  the  environment 

and  sustainability  meet  to  discuss  green  ideas,  make 

recommendations  to  management  and  implement 

approved ideas. (cid:53)he group has a page on the company’s 

Intranet to share creative ways to be green in the workplace 

and  encourage  employees  to  sign  a  pledge  to  practice 

environmentally (cid:71)riendly behaviors.

Our Promise
We  promise  to  be  the  best  at  serving  our  customers,  one 

opportunity at a time. We will continue to advance our people, 

support our communities and reward our investors. Carrying on 

our 1(cid:22)1(cid:14)year tradition, First Horizon National Corp. is building (cid:71)or 

supports healthcare institutions throughout the state.

a bright (cid:71)uture.

Arts and culture:  (cid:35)ecause art plays a vital role in a healthy 

community,  the  First  (cid:53)ennessee  Foundation  is  a  long(cid:14)time 

Chairman’s Letter

Executing our strategy

Dear (cid:71)ellow First Horizon shareholders(cid:27)

reduced  nonstrategic  loans  and  sold  mortgage  servicing.  Our 

For  First  Horizon,  2014  was  a  year  to  celebrate  our  past,  seize 

opportunities  in  the  present  and  build  (cid:71)or  the  (cid:71)uture.  In  our 

company’s  1(cid:22)0th  anniversary  year,  we  strengthened  our  balance 

sheet by growing loans and deposits, and we improved e(cid:71)(cid:109)ciency 

strategy to reduce nonstrategic loans resulted in the port(cid:71)olio (cid:71)alling 

(cid:71)rom 20 percent o(cid:71) total average loans in (cid:71)ourth (cid:82)uarter 201(cid:20) to 1(cid:23) 

percent in (cid:71)ourth (cid:82)uarter 2014. As we put those issues behind us, 

the strength o(cid:71) our core businesses becomes more apparent. 

while continuing to invest in our core businesses. We prudently 

We continued to return capital to shareholders, repurchasing 

deployed  capital  through  share  buy(cid:14)backs,  ac(cid:82)uisitions  and 

(cid:20)  million  common  shares  in  2014.  (cid:52)ince  2011  we’ve  bought 

dividend payouts. We continued to put our legacy issues behind us. 

back  (cid:20)1  million  shares,  an  11  percent  reduction  in  share 

We remained (cid:71)ocused on attracting and retaining the best people 

count.  (cid:53)o  reward  long(cid:14)term  shareholders,  early  this  year  we 

in the business. With our progress in 2014, we entered 201(cid:22) with 

announced a 20 percent increase in our annual dividend rate, 

solid  momentum  and  reasons  (cid:71)or  optimism.  First  Horizon  is  well(cid:14)

(cid:71)rom (cid:5)0.20 per share to (cid:5)0.24 per share.

positioned  to  bene(cid:109)t  i(cid:71),  as  we  e(cid:89)pect,  the  economy  continues  to 

We’ve increased loans while maintaining credit (cid:82)uality. Asset (cid:82)uality 

improve and interest rates rise.

In  2014,  we  pursued  our  strategy  o(cid:71)  smart 

growth  both  organically  and 

through 

ac(cid:82)uisition.  In  a  competitive  environment, 

our bankers worked hard to e(cid:89)pand e(cid:89)isting 

relationships and build new ones.

Following  our  purchase  o(cid:71)  a  small  (cid:38)ast 

(cid:53)ennessee  bank  in  201(cid:20),  last  year  we 

ac(cid:82)uired  branches  in  (cid:46)iddle  and  (cid:38)ast 

(cid:53)ennessee, adding (cid:5)440 million in deposits 

and  (cid:109)lling  in  gaps  in  our  coverage  o(cid:71)  the 

state. We e(cid:89)pect soon to close our purchase 

“First Horizon is well-
positioned to benefit if, as 
we expect, the economy 
continues to improve and 
interest rates rise.”

trends remained (cid:71)avorable – nonper(cid:71)orming 

assets were down (cid:20)(cid:20) percent and charge(cid:14)

o(cid:71)(cid:71)s down 28 percent year over year.

Focused on Economic Profit
(cid:38)conomic  pro(cid:109)t  remains  a  ma(cid:75)or  (cid:71)ocus. 

We  have  educated  our  bankers  on 

the 

importance  o(cid:71)  making  pro(cid:109)table, 

relationship(cid:14)oriented 

loans  and  have 

introduced 

tools 

to  help  employees 

measure  the  economic  pro(cid:109)t  potential  o(cid:71) 

transactions.  Our  emphasis  on  economic 

pro(cid:109)t  should  help  us  reach  our  bone(cid:109)sh 

o(cid:71)  (cid:53)rustAtlantic  (cid:35)ank,  boosting  our  presence  in  North  Carolina, 

part o(cid:71) our (cid:46)id(cid:14)Atlantic region o(cid:71) the Carolinas, Virginia and North 

Florida. We entered promising (cid:53)e(cid:89)as territory with the opening o(cid:71) our 

Houston market.

targets and improve returns. We are (cid:71)ocusing on the components 

o(cid:71) long(cid:14)term earnings power that we can control, such as e(cid:71)(cid:109)ciency, 

growth opportunities, economic pro(cid:109)t and capital deployment, while 

awaiting a rise in interest rates to (cid:71)ully meet our bone(cid:109)sh goals.

Committed to Controlling Costs
We remain committed to controlling costs and improving e(cid:71)(cid:109)ciency. 

As concerns rose about cyber security across the country, we 

were  proactive  in  helping  customers  a(cid:71)(cid:71)ected  by  data  breaches 

Consolidated  e(cid:89)penses  declined  (cid:71)rom  201(cid:20)  to  2014,  and  we 

at  national  retailers.  (cid:53)o  enhance  transaction  security  (cid:71)or 

see  opportunities  (cid:71)or  (cid:71)urther  reduction.  We  are  embedding 

customers, we introduced the option o(cid:71) Apple (cid:49)ay® and will 

e(cid:89)pense control in our culture, making continuous improvement 

soon o(cid:71)(cid:71)er chip cards.

in  that  area  second  nature  to  us.  On  the  revenue  side,  we 

plan  to  reinvest  in  revenue(cid:14)producing  growth  areas  like 

(cid:46)iddle  (cid:53)ennessee,  the  Carolinas,  Houston  and  our  wealth 

management business.

Our  regional  bank,  First  (cid:53)ennessee,  had  a  good  anniversary 

year. Year over year, the bank grew average loans 10 percent in 

a challenging environment, led by commercial loans – including 

asset(cid:14)based lending and commercial real estate – with double(cid:14)

Last year we also continued to unwind the mortgage business we 

digit  percentage  increases  in  our  growth  markets  o(cid:71)  Middle 

sold in 2008. We reached a settlement with Freddie Mac (in addition 

(cid:53)ennessee and the Mid(cid:14)Atlantic region. (cid:38)ntering 201(cid:22), our loan 

to a settlement with Fannie Mae in 201(cid:20)(cid:10), resolved FHFA litigation, 

pipeline was strong.

Our  capital  markets  business,  F(cid:53)N  Financial,  remained  a  strong 

1.(cid:22)  million  votes  and  (cid:5)(cid:24)(cid:22)0,000  awarded,  1(cid:22)0  Days  o(cid:71)  (cid:40)iving 

contributor to (cid:71)ee income and an important part o(cid:71) First Horizon’s 

was a (cid:109)tting tribute to our legacy o(cid:71) community investment. 

business  mi(cid:89).  F(cid:53)N  delivered  a  solid  per(cid:71)ormance  in  2014  in  the 

(cid:71)ace o(cid:71) di(cid:71)(cid:109)cult market conditions (cid:71)or our (cid:109)(cid:89)ed income business.  

Continued  low  interest  rates  and  a  relatively  (cid:110)at  yield  curve 

As  we  celebrated  our  1(cid:22)0th  year  in  business,  we  continued 

building our ne(cid:89)t 1(cid:22)0. We success(cid:71)ully e(cid:89)ecuted our strategy in 

2014 and will continue to build momentum during 201(cid:22). We are 

have  muted  (cid:109)(cid:89)ed 

income  activities 

(cid:71)or  the  past  couple  o(cid:71)  years,  (cid:71)ollowing 

several  years  o(cid:71)  very  strong  activity 

levels  and  operating  results.  During 

this  part  o(cid:71)  the  cycle,  we  are  investing 

in  people  and  products,  including  our 

municipal  (cid:109)nance  capability,  to  broaden 

our business mi(cid:89) and position us to 

capitalize on growth opportunities.

Celebrating 150 
Years of Ser vice
In  addition  to  our  business  progress, 

“We successfully executed 
our strategy in 2014 
and will continue to 
build momentum during 
2015.”

broadly  optimistic,  e(cid:89)pecting  continued 

steady  improvement  in  the  economy 

and  prepared  to  seize  the  resulting 

opportunities.  Moving  (cid:71)orward,  we  will 

continue 

to  strengthen  our  balance 

sheet,  improve  e(cid:71)(cid:109)ciency,  wind  down 

our  nonstrategic  business  and  aim  (cid:71)or 

sustainable  economic  pro(cid:109)tability.  We 

will  work  toward  meeting  our  bone(cid:109)sh 

targets  and  enhancing  value  (cid:71)or 

shareholders. We will help our customers 

capitalize on the improving economy.

2014 stood out (cid:71)or our 1(cid:22)0th anniversary celebration. We included 

customers, employees and communities, beginning with a bang 

(cid:53)hanks to our employees (cid:71)or their hard work and commitment. 

Our people remain our greatest competitive advantage.

with a (cid:109)reworks display above our corporate head(cid:82)uarters. We 

(cid:53)hanks to our customers (cid:71)or trusting us with their business and 

produced a beauti(cid:71)ul anniversary book, (cid:105)(cid:53)he First 1(cid:22)0,(cid:119) which 

to our communities (cid:71)or their support.

we sent to schools and libraries across the state. Signs, logos, 

historical  displays,  contests  (cid:71)or  employees  and  a  marketing 

(cid:53)hanks  to  you,  our  shareholders,  (cid:71)or  your  con(cid:109)dence  in  our 

company. We will continue to work to (cid:75)usti(cid:71)y that con(cid:109)dence.

campaign  ampli(cid:109)ed  the  anniversary  theme.  We  di(cid:71)(cid:71)erentiated 

our  company  by  rein(cid:71)orcing  our  position  as  the  country’s 

Sincerely,

14th oldest national bank.

(cid:53)he  centerpiece  o(cid:71)  our  celebration  was  the  First  (cid:53)ennessee 

Foundation’s  1(cid:22)0  Days  o(cid:71)  (cid:40)iving.  (cid:35)eginning  on  our  1(cid:22)0th 

anniversary date o(cid:71) March 2(cid:22), 2014, and continuing (cid:71)or 1(cid:22)0 days, 

the (cid:71)oundation awarded (cid:5)(cid:22),000 each day to a di(cid:71)(cid:71)erent nonpro(cid:109)t 

selected  by  online  voting.  (cid:38)nthusiasm  and  interest  sparked 

as  nonpro(cid:109)ts  urged  supporters  to  vote.  With  a  (cid:109)nal  tally  o(cid:71) 

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Selected Financial and Operating Data

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General Information

Forward-Looking Statements

Financial Summary – 2014 compared to 2013

Business Line Review – 2014 compared to 2013

Income Statement Review

Restructuring, Repositioning, and Efficiency Initiatives

Statement of Condition Review

Capital

Asset Quality – Trend Analysis of 2014 compared to 2013

Risk Management

Repurchase Obligations, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, and Other Contractual Obligations

Market Uncertainties and Prospective Trends

Critical Accounting Policies

Quarterly Financial Information

Non-GAAP Information

Glossary of Selected Financial Terms and Acronyms

Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Statements of Condition

Consolidated Statements of Income

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Statements of Equity

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Historical Statements of Income

Consolidated Average Balance Sheets and Related Yields and Rates

Total Shareholder Return Performance Graph

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3

3

4

5

6

8

19

20

23

26

42

51

59

61

68

69

70

77

78

80

81

82

83

85

86

191

192

194

SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
(Dollars in millions except per share data)

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income/(loss)
Income/(loss) available to common shareholders

Common Stock Data
Earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing operations
Earnings/(loss) per common share
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing operations
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share
Cash dividends declared per common share
Book value per common share
Closing price of common stock per share:

High
Low
Year-end

Cash dividends per common share/year-end closing price
Cash dividends per common share/diluted earnings per common share
Compound stock dividend rate declared per share
Price/earnings ratio
Market capitalization
Average shares (thousands)
Average diluted shares (thousands)
Period-end shares outstanding (thousands)
Volume of shares traded (thousands)

Selected Average Balances
Total assets
Total loans, net of unearned income
Securities available-for-sale
Earning assets
Total deposits
Total term borrowings
Common equity
Total equity

Selected Period-End Balances
Total assets
Total loans, net of unearned income
Securities available-for-sale
Earning assets
Total deposits
Total term borrowings
Common equity
Total equity

Selected Ratios
Return on average common equity (a)
Return on average assets (b)
Net interest margin (c) (d)
Allowance for loan and lease losses to loans
Net charge-offs to average loans
Total period-end equity to period-end assets
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (d)

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

$

$

231.1 $
-
231.1
213.3

0.91 $
0.91
0.90
0.90
0.20
9.39

13.91
11.18
13.58

1.5%
22.2%
N/A
15.1x

40.6 $
0.5
41.1
23.8

0.10 $
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.20
8.93

12.55
9.72
11.65

1.7%
200.0%
N/A
116.5x

$ 3,180.7 $ 2,753.7 $

234,997
236,735
234,220
592,399

237,972
239,794
236,370
787,295

(16.4) $
0.1
(16.3)
(27.8)

(0.11) $
(0.11)
(0.11)
(0.11)
0.04
9.09

134.0 $
8.6
142.6
131.2

0.47 $
0.50
0.47
0.50
0.04
9.28

72.9
(11.3)
61.6
(57.8)

(0.20)
(0.25)
(0.20)
(0.25)
-
9.05

10.89
7.55
9.91

0.4%
(36.4)%
N/A
NM
2,414.1 $
248,349
248,349
243,598
1,221,242

12.53
5.63
8.00

0.5%
8.0%
N/A
16.0x

14.83
9.24
11.78
N/A
N/A
6.3601%
NM
2,059.7 $ 3,102.5
235,699
260,574
235,699
262,861
263,366
257,468
1,009,113
1,049,982

$23,999.0 $24,409.7 $ 25,053.3 $ 24,719.6 $ 25,659.8
17,131.8
16,205.4
2,650.9
3,145.5
22,960.2
22,224.8
15,204.3
16,212.0
2,915.1
2,326.8
2,211.6
2,312.6
3,292.0
2,607.8

16,056.8
3,182.9
21,959.1
15,527.0
2,582.6
2,409.9
2,705.1

15,726.4
3,180.4
21,772.0
16,340.2
1,944.7
2,146.8
2,529.9

15,521.0
3,548.4
21,825.2
16,401.7
1,592.9
2,211.7
2,602.7

$25,672.9 $23,789.8 $ 25,334.0 $ 24,710.6 $ 24,683.4
16,782.6
16,708.6
3,031.9
3,061.8
21,901.7
22,424.8
15,208.2
16,629.7
3,228.1
2,226.5
2,382.8
2,214.0
2,678.0
2,509.2

16,397.1
3,066.3
21,762.0
16,213.0
2,481.7
2,389.5
2,684.6

15,389.1
3,398.5
21,168.4
16,735.0
1,739.9
2,109.7
2,500.8

16,230.2
3,556.6
23,470.9
18,068.9
1,880.1
2,199.9
2,591.0

9.65%
0.96
2.92
1.43
0.31
10.09
7.94

1.11%
0.17
2.96
1.65
0.50
10.51
8.24

(1.20)%
(0.07)
3.13
1.66
1.14
9.90
8.17

5.44%
0.58
3.22
2.34
2.02
10.86
9.08

(2.61)%
0.24
3.20
3.96
3.07
10.85
8.93

N/A - not applicable
NM - not meaningful
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(a) Calculated using net income/(loss) available to common shareholders divided by average common equity.
(b) Calculated using net income divided by average assets.
(c) Net interest margin is computed using total net interest income adjusted to a FTE basis assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of

35 percent and, where applicable, state income taxes.

(d) Represents a non-GAAP measure. Refer to table 31 for the non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliation.

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F I R S T H O R I Z O N N A T I O N A L C O R P O R A T I O N
M A N A G E M E N T ’ S D I S C U S S I O N A N D A N A L Y S I S O F F I N A N C I A L
C O N D I T I O N A N D R E S U L T S O F O P E R A T I O N S

GENERAL INFORMATION

First Horizon National Corporation (“FHN”) began as a community bank chartered in 1864 and as of December 31,
2014, was one of the 40 largest publicly traded banking organizations in the United States in terms of asset size.

The corporation’s two major brands – First Tennessee and FTN Financial – provide customers with a broad range
of products and services. First Tennessee provides retail and commercial banking services throughout Tennessee
and other selected markets and is the largest bank headquartered in the state of Tennessee. FTN Financial
(“FTNF”) is an industry leader in fixed income sales, trading, and strategies for institutional clients in the U.S. and
abroad.

FHN is composed of the following operating segments:

• Regional banking offers financial products and services including traditional lending and deposit-taking to
retail and commercial customers largely in Tennessee and other selected markets. Regional banking
provides investments, financial planning, trust services and asset management, along with credit card and
cash management. Additionally, the regional banking segment includes correspondent banking which
provides credit, depository, and other banking related services to other financial institutions nationally.

• Capital markets provides financial services for depository and non-depository institutions through the sale
and distribution of fixed income securities, loan sales, portfolio advisory services, and derivative sales.

• Corporate consists of unallocated corporate expenses, expense on subordinated debt issuances, bank-owned

life insurance (“BOLI”), unallocated interest income associated with excess equity, net impact of raising
incremental capital, revenue and expense associated with deferred compensation plans, funds management,
tax credit investment activities, gains on the extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related costs, and various
charges related to restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency initiatives.

• Non-strategic includes exited businesses and wind-down national consumer lending activities, other
discontinued products, loan portfolios and service lines, and certain charges related to restructuring,
repositioning, and efficiency initiatives.

On May 27, 2014, First Tennessee Bank National Association (“FTBNA”), a subsidiary of FHN, entered into an
agreement to purchase thirteen bank branches in Middle and East Tennessee. The purchase of the branches
closed on October 17, 2014. The fair value of the acquired assets totaled $437.6 million, including $413.4 million
in cash, $7.5 million in fixed assets, and $15.7 million of goodwill and intangible assets. FTBNA also assumed
$437.2 million of deposits associated with these branches. FTBNA paid a deposit premium of 3.32 percent and
acquired an immaterial amount of loans as part of the transaction.

On October 21, 2014, FHN entered into an agreement with TrustAtlantic Financial Corporation (“TrustAtlantic
Financial”) by which TrustAtlantic Financial will merge into a subsidiary of FHN. On December 16, 2014 the
parties signed an amendment to the merger agreement. In the transaction, approximately 75 percent of the shares
of TrustAtlantic Financial will be converted into shares of FHN common stock at an exchange ratio of 1.3261 FHN
shares for each TrustAtlantic Financial share, and approximately 25 percent of the shares of TrustAtlantic Financial
will be converted into cash. The aggregate transaction value was estimated to be approximately $85 million
(inclusive of TrustAtlantic warrants that FHN is assuming will be exercised and converted into TrustAtlantic shares
before the transaction closes), based on FHN’s common stock value of $12.82 at the time the amended
agreement was signed. At December 31, 2014, TrustAtlantic Financial reported on a consolidated basis,
approximately $469 million of total assets and approximately $411 million of total deposits. The transaction is
expected to close in the first half of 2015, subject to the approval of the shareholders of TrustAtlantic Financial as
well as regulatory approvals and other customary conditions to closing.

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On June 7, 2013, FTBNA, acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed substantially all of the liabilities of
Mountain National Bank (“MNB”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), as receiver. The fair
value of the acquired assets totaled $424.4 million, including $215.9 million in loans. FHN assumed $364.1 million
of MNB deposits. Refer to Note 2 – Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.

For the purpose of this management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”), earning assets have been expressed as
averages, unless otherwise noted, and loans have been disclosed net of unearned income. The following financial
discussion should be read with the accompanying audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes.

Non-GAAP Measures

Certain ratios are included in the narrative and tables in MD&A that are non-GAAP, meaning they are not
presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the U.S. FHN’s management
believes such measures are relevant to understanding the capital position and results of the company. The non-
GAAP ratios presented in this filing are tangible common equity to tangible assets, adjusted tangible common
equity to risk weighted assets, and the tier 1 common capital ratio. These measures are reported to FHN’s
management and board of directors through various internal reports. Additionally, disclosure of the non-GAAP
capital ratios provide a meaningful base for comparability to other financial institutions as several of these ratios
have become an important measure of the capital strength of banks as demonstrated by their use by banking
regulators in reviewing capital adequacy of financial institutions. Non-GAAP measures are not formally defined by
GAAP or codified in currently effective federal banking regulations, and other entities may use calculation methods
that differ from those used by FHN. Tier 1 Capital is a regulatory term and is generally defined as the sum of core
capital (including common equity and certain instruments that cannot be redeemed at the option of the holder)
adjusted for certain items under risk-based capital regulations. Risk-weighted assets is a regulatory term which
includes total assets adjusted for credit and market risk and is used to determine regulatory capital ratios. Refer to
Table 31 for a reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures and presentation of the most comparable GAAP
items.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This MD&A contains forward-looking statements with respect to FHN’s beliefs, plans, goals, expectations, and
estimates. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not a representation of historical information but
rather are related to future operations, strategies, financial results, or other developments. The words “believe,”
“expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “should,” “is likely,” “will,” “going forward,” and other expressions that
indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily
based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, operational, economic
and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond FHN’s control, and many of which,
with respect to future business decisions and actions (including acquisitions and divestitures), are subject to
change. Examples of uncertainties and contingencies include, among other important factors, global, general and
local economic and business conditions, including economic recession or depression; the pace, consistency, and
extent of recovery of values and activity in the residential housing and commercial real estate markets; potential
requirements for FHN to repurchase, or compensate for losses from, previously sold or securitized mortgages or
securities based on such mortgages; potential claims relating to the foreclosure process; potential claims relating to
participation in government programs, especially lending or other financial services programs; expectations of and
actual timing and amount of interest rate movements, including the slope and shape of the yield curve, which can
have a significant impact on a financial services institution; market and monetary fluctuations, including fluctuations
in mortgage markets; inflation or deflation; customer, investor, regulatory, and legislative responses to any or all of
these conditions; the financial condition of borrowers and other counterparties; competition within and outside the
financial services industry; geopolitical developments including possible terrorist activity; natural disasters;
effectiveness and cost-efficiency of FHN’s hedging practices; technological changes; fraud, theft, or other
incursions through conventional, electronic, or other means affecting FHN directly or affecting its customers,
business counterparties or competitors; demand for FHN’s product offerings; new products and services in the
industries in which FHN operates; the increasing use of new technologies to interact with customers and others;
and critical accounting estimates. Other factors are those inherent in originating, selling, servicing, and holding
loans and loan-based assets, including prepayment risks, pricing concessions, fluctuation in U.S. housing and

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other real estate prices, fluctuation of collateral values, and changes in customer profiles. Additionally, the actions
of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), the
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal
Reserve”), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”),
the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (“MSRB”), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), the
Financial Stability Oversight Council (“Council”), and other regulators and agencies; pending, threatened, or
possible future regulatory, administrative, and judicial outcomes, actions, and proceedings; changes in laws and
regulations applicable to FHN; and FHN’s success in executing its business plans and strategies and managing the
risks involved in the foregoing, could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from those contemplated by
the forward-looking statements. FHN assumes no obligation to update or revise, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise, any forward-looking statements that are made in the Annual Report to
shareholders for the period ended December 31, 2014 of which this MD&A is a part, or otherwise from time to
time. Actual results could differ and expectations could change, possibly materially, because of one or more
factors, including those presented in this Forward-Looking Statements section, in other sections of this MD&A, in
other parts of the Annual Report, in the annual report on Form 10-K to which the Annual Report is an exhibit, in
other exhibits to the Form 10-K, and in documents incorporated into the Form 10-K.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY – 2014 COMPARED TO 2013

FHN reported net income available to common shareholders of $213.3 million or $.90 per diluted share in 2014
compared to $23.8 million or $.10 per diluted share in 2013. The increase in FHN’s net income in 2014 was the
result of lower expenses and a decline in the provision for loan losses which more than offset a decline in revenue.
Reported earnings are directly and significantly affected by a number of factors including strategic transactions and
initiatives expected to boost growth and profitability occurring in both 2014 and 2013, the completion of
transactions that expedited the wind-down of legacy businesses, and the economic environment.

FHN executed on strategic initiatives in 2014 including continued expense reductions throughout the organization,
a bank-wide focus on economically profitable products, services, and customers, and investing in growth areas like
Middle Tennessee, the Carolinas, Houston and FHN’s wealth management business. FHN strengthened its market
share in middle and eastern Tennessee through the acquisition of 13 bank branches which added approximately
$440 million in deposits. In fourth quarter, FHN announced the execution of an agreement to acquire TrustAtlantic
Financial located in North Carolina which is expected to close in the first half of 2015.

As it relates to further winding down legacy businesses, in 2014 FHN sold approximately $315 million in UPB of
held-for-sale (“HFS”) mortgage loans, resulting in the recognition of $39.7 million of gains, primarily due to positive
fair value adjustments, that were recorded in mortgage banking income. FHN also completed sales of mortgage
servicing rights (“MSR”) that were initiated in late 2013. As a result, FHN recognized approximately $20 million of
previously unrecognized servicing fees in conjunction with mortgage servicing sales in 2014 and significantly
reduced the balance of MSR from a year ago. FHN also made significant strides on certain legal matters in 2014
including settlements with Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”, “Freddie Mac”, or “Freddie”) and
Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) and moving forward with other matters which resulted in $110.9 million
in pre-tax loss accruals. During 2014, FHN recognized $75.0 million in expense reversals related to agreements
reached with insurance companies for the recovery of expenses FHN incurred in prior years related to legal
matters.

Expenses in 2013 included $170.0 million of repurchase and foreclosure provision as result of obtaining new
information after reaching definitive resolution agreements (“DRA”) with two GSE’s. In late 2013, FHN reached a
DRA with the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”, “Fannie Mae”, or “Fannie”) resolving certain selling
representation and warranty repurchase obligations associated with loans originated from 2000 to 2008 excluding
certain loans that FHN no longer serviced at the time of the DRA. The 2013 charges included consideration of the
February 2014 DRA with Freddie Mac. In 2014, FHN reversed $4.3 million of repurchase and foreclosure
provision in conjunction with certain repurchase claims.

The economy continued to show signs of improvement during 2014 although the operating environment for the
industry remained challenging. The competitive landscape remained tough as there was considerable competition

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for creditworthy borrowers. Despite the challenging operating environment, both average loans and core deposits
within the regional bank grew during 2014, mitigating the impact of the wind-down of the non-strategic loan
portfolios. Because of the uneven improvement of economic conditions, the Federal Reserve remained cautious
during 2014 and held interest rates at historically low levels. The low interest rates and uncertainty around Fed
policy put pressure on FHN’s net interest income (“NII”) and the net interest margin and also muted activity of
Capital Markets’ customers. The net interest margin was 2.92 percent in 2014 compared to 2.96 percent in 2013.
NII also declined in 2014 with lower interest income and little opportunity to further reduce deposit rates.

Capital markets’ results, while lower in 2014 relative to 2013, continued to contribute to FHN’s overall fee income
in 2014 with fixed income average daily revenue of $.7 million compared to $.9 million in 2013. Expenses within
Capital Markets were down because of lower variable compensation costs as well as a $47.1 million expense
reversal related to agreements reached with insurance companies for litigation losses and legal fees associated with
a lawsuit FHN settled in 2011 involving the bankruptcy trustee for Sentinel Management Group Inc.

Capital remained strong during 2014 while FHN continued returning capital to shareholders and prepared for more
stringent capital requirements with the BASEL III rule phase-in beginning for FHN in 2015. Quarterly dividends in
2014 were consistent with 2013 at $.05 per share although FHN recently announced an increase of the quarterly
cash dividend to $.06 per share. Shares repurchased under the 2014 share repurchase program were
approximately $38 million compared to share repurchases of approximately $88 million in 2013 repurchased under
an earlier share repurchase program that was terminated in January 2014.

FHN saw consistent progress in asset quality trends during 2014, as modestly improved market conditions and a
focus on relationship-oriented loans led to loan growth within the regional bank replacing run-off of the higher-risk
non-strategic loan balances. The allowance for loan losses declined 8 percent in 2014, driven by management’s
proactive approach to managing asset quality as well as borrowers adapting to the current operating environment
and a modestly improved economic environment. Additionally, loan loss provisioning and net charge-offs declined
51 percent and 38 percent, respectively, year-over-year.

Return on average common equity and return on average assets for 2014 were 9.65 percent and .96 percent,
respectively, compared to 1.11 percent and .17 percent in 2013. The tangible common equity to tangible assets
ratio was 7.94 percent in 2014 compared to 8.24 percent in 2013. Total capital and Tier 1 ratios were
16.18 percent and 14.46 percent, respectively on December 31, 2014, compared to 16.23 percent and 13.87
percent, respectively on December 31, 2013. Total period-end assets were $25.7 billion on December 31, 2014,
an 8 percent increase from $23.8 billion on December 31, 2013. Total period-end equity was $2.6 billion and
$2.5 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

BUSINESS LINE REVIEW – 2014 COMPARED TO 2013

Regional Banking
Pre-tax income within the regional banking segment was $286.7 million during 2014 compared to $288.8 million
in 2013.

Total revenue increased 2 percent from $839.0 million in 2013 to $856.8 million in 2014, driven by an increase in
both NII and fee income. In 2014 NII was $602.1 million compared to $591.3 million in 2013. The increase in NII
was primarily because of improved deposit pricing compared to 2013. Noninterest income increased to $254.7
million in 2014 from $247.7 million in 2013. The increase in noninterest income was primarily driven by a
16 percent increase in wealth management income, a 17 percent increase in bankcard income, and a 5 percent
increase in trust fee income in 2014 compared to 2013. Wealth management income increased to $49.1 million in
2014 from $42.3 million in 2013 driven by FHN’s strategic focus on growing these businesses with new products
and offerings, an expanded sales force, and a refined advisory team strategy. Bankcard income increased largely
due to $2.8 million of Visa volume incentives recognized in 2014 and the increase in trust fee income was
primarily due to improved market conditions and strong new account activity. These increases were somewhat
offset by deposit fee income which decreased from $110.7 million in 2013 to $108.3 million in 2014 primarily due
to lower cash management fees on commercial deposit products and overall lower managed balances.

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Provision expense during 2014 was $29.2 million compared to $18.5 million in 2013. The increase was partially
driven by the consumer credit card portfolio as a result of trends in delinquencies, net charge-offs, and certain
asset quality ratios for the smaller balance portion of the portfolio. Additionally, provision expense associated with
the commercial portfolios increased to $3.4 million compared to a provision credit of $2.1 million in 2013.

Noninterest expense was $540.8 million in 2014 compared to $531.8 million in 2013. The increase in expense
was largely attributable to wealth management incentives and strategic hires and retention in growth markets, as
well as increases in contract employment, professional fees, and computer software expenses due to a FHN’s
focus on technology-related projects in 2014. These increases in noninterest expense were partially offset by lower
FDIC premium costs, a reduction in allocated personnel expenses, as well as a reduction in advertising and public
relations expense compared to 2013 due to branding initiatives last year associated with FTB Advisors.

Capital Markets
Pre-tax income in the capital markets segment was $68.6 million during 2014 compared to $52.2 million in 2013.
Fixed income revenue was $170.3 million 2014, down from $231.9 million in 2013, as average daily revenue
(“ADR”) decreased from $.9 million in 2013 to $.7 million in 2014. The decline in fixed income revenue reflects
less favorable market conditions in 2014 relative to the prior year, as ADR levels continue to be muted due to low
rates, low market volatility and uncertainty around the Fed’s monetary policy. Other product revenue decreased to
$32.4 million in 2014 from $36.6 million in 2013. The decline in other product revenue is largely because of a
decrease in revenues from derivative sales and loan trading and related activities. Noninterest expense was
$146.8 million in 2014 compared to $232.4 million in 2013. In second quarter 2014, FHN recognized $47.1
million in expense reversals related to agreements reached with insurance companies for litigation losses and legal
fees associated with a lawsuit FHN settled in 2011 involving the bankruptcy trustee for Sentinel Management
Group Inc. Of this amount $38.6 million was recorded as a reduction to losses from litigation and regulatory
matters and $8.5 million was recorded as a reduction to legal and professional fees. In addition to the Sentinel-
related expense reversals, lower variable compensation expenses, as a result of lower fixed income revenues in
2014, also contributed to the reduction in noninterest expense in 2014.

Corporate
The pre-tax loss for the corporate segment was $97.6 million in 2014 compared to $95.3 million in 2013. Net
interest expense increased $8.0 million in 2014 due to the effect of the third quarter loan sale on funds transfer
pricing (“FTP”) and the issuance of $400 million of senior notes, partially offset by a larger average available-for-
sale (“AFS”) securities portfolio in 2014 relative to 2013. Noninterest income (including securities gain/losses)
increased from $26.1 million in 2013 to $27.0 million in 2014. The increase in noninterest income was driven by
a $5.6 million gain associated with the sale of a cost method investment in 2014, partially offset by lower deferred
compensation income from a year ago. 2013 included $1.7 million of net gains primarily associated with the sale
of a cost method investment.

Noninterest expense decreased $4.8 million to $70.5 million in 2014 from $75.3 million in 2013. The decline in
noninterest expense was largely driven by a decline in severance-related costs, deferred compensation expenses,
and salaries. Expenses associated with tax credit investments and professional fees associated with various
consulting projects also declined from a year ago. These declines were partially offset by an efficiency-related lease
abandonment expense of $4.7 million recognized in 2014, a $4.0 million net increase in negative valuation
adjustments related to Visa-related derivatives relative to 2013, and elevated advertising costs related to FTBNA’s
150th anniversary celebration campaign.

Non-Strategic
The non-strategic segment had pre-tax income of $51.8 million in 2014 compared to a pre-tax loss of
$237.3 million in 2013. A significant decline in expenses, including provision for loan losses, coupled with an
increase in fee income contributed to the year-over-year improved results.

Total revenue was $132.7 million and $118.4 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively, with NII declining 12 percent
to $67.1 million in 2014 from $76.0 million in 2013, consistent with the run-off of the non-strategic loan portfolios.

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Noninterest income (including securities gains/losses) was $65.7 million in 2014 compared to $42.4 million in
2013. Mortgage banking income, the primary component of fee income within non-strategic, was $71.3 million in
2014, compared to $33.1 million in 2013. This increase was largely driven by a $39.7 million valuation gain
recognized in 2014 as a result of the sale of approximately $315 million in unpaid principal balance of mortgage
loans held-for-sale and $12.1 million of favorable valuation adjustments on loans primarily because of the loan
sale, partially offset by a decline in servicing income. In 2013, FHN signed a definitive agreement to sell
substantially all remaining legacy mortgage servicing, and as a result servicing income declined in 2014 from the
prior year. Servicing fees were $21.1 million in 2014, down $20.8 million from $41.9 million in 2013, and primarily
comprised of approximately $20.0 million in previously unrecognized servicing fees recognized in conjunction with
transfers of servicing in first quarter 2014. The negative impact of runoff on the value of MSR was not material in
2014 compared with $20.9 million in 2013. Additionally net hedging results were not material in 2014 compared
to positive $18.1 million in 2013. Hedging results in 2013 reflect the terms of the agreement to sell servicing.
Mortgage banking income in 2013 also includes $4.4 million of negative valuation adjustments.

Other noninterest income in 2014 compared to 2013 was negatively affected by a number of transactions including
a $4.2 million loss on the extinguishment of debt associated with the collapse of two HELOC securitization trusts, a
$2.0 million loss on the deconsolidation of a securitization trust, and $3.0 million in securities losses. Additionally,
2013 included $3.5 million of gains from the reversals of previously established lower of cost or market (“LOCOM”)
adjustments associated with trust preferred (“TRUP”) loan payoffs.

The provision for loan losses within the non-strategic segment was a provision credit of $2.2 million in 2014
compared to a provision expense of $36.5 million in 2013. The decline in provision for loan losses was the result
of improvement in and runoff of the consumer real estate portfolio, as well as improvement in the C&I portfolio due
to dispositions and payoffs of a number of trust preferred (TRUP) loans that were on interest deferral in prior
periods.

Noninterest expense declined 74 percent to $83.1 million in 2014 from $319.1 million in 2013, primarily because
of significantly lower repurchase and foreclosure provision and a decline in loss accruals related to legal matters.
2013 included $170.0 million of repurchase and foreclosure provision stemming from the resolution of certain
legacy representation and warranty mortgage loan repurchase obligations to GSEs. In 2014, $4.3 million of
repurchase and foreclosure provision was reversed because of a settlement of certain repurchase claims. Loss
accruals related to litigation matters were $110.4 million in 2014, but were somewhat offset by $75.0 million of
expense reversals associated with agreements with insurance companies for the recovery of expenses FHN
incurred related to litigation losses and expenses in prior periods. Loss accruals related to litigation matters were
$63.3 million in 2013. Contract employment, which primarily includes mortgage subservicing costs, declined $22.3
million to $3.9 million in 2014 as a result of the mortgage servicing sales mentioned above. Generally, most other
expense categories declined given the continued wind-down of the legacy businesses.

INCOME STATEMENT REVIEW

Total consolidated revenue decreased $44.2 million to $1.2 billion in 2014, due in large part to declines in capital
markets fixed income sales revenue and net interest income, but partially mitigated by increases in mortgage
banking income. Total expenses declined 27 percent to $841.2 million in 2014 from $1.2 billion in 2013 primarily
driven by declines in the mortgage repurchase provision, litigation loss accruals, and personnel expenses. In 2013,
total consolidated revenue was $1.2 billion, down 10 percent from $1.4 billion in 2012, largely driven by lower
capital markets fixed income sales revenue, net interest income, and mortgage banking income. Total expenses in
2013 were $1.2 billion compared to $1.4 billion in 2012. The decrease in expenses was driven by a decline in the
mortgage repurchase provision and lower personnel expenses in 2013 relative to 2012.

NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income was $627.7 million in 2014, a 2 percent decline from $637.4 million in 2013. As detailed in
Table 2 – Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income, the decrease in NII was primarily attributable to continued
run-off of the non-strategic loan portfolios, lower yielding commercial loans, and lower balances of loans to
mortgage companies, somewhat mitigated by commercial loan growth, improved deposit pricing, and a larger

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securities portfolio. Average earning assets were $21.8 billion in 2014 and 2013 as continued run-off on the non-
strategic loan portfolios and the resolution of several on-balance sheet structures were offset by loan growth within
the regional bank and an increase in the investment securities portfolio.

For purposes of computing yields and the net interest margin, FHN adjusts net interest income to reflect tax
exempt income on an equivalent pre-tax basis which provides comparability of net interest income arising from
both taxable and tax-exempt sources. The consolidated net interest margin decreased to 2.92 percent in 2014
from 2.96 percent in 2013. The net interest spread was 2.78 percent in 2014, down 5 basis points from
2.83 percent in 2013 and the impact of free funding was 14 basis points in 2014 up from 13 basis points in
2013. The decrease in NIM was driven by lower yielding commercial loans and run-off of the non-strategic loan
portfolios, partially offset by declining funding costs.

Net interest income was $637.4 million in 2013, down 7 percent from $688.7 million in 2012, primarily
attributable to run-off of the non-strategic loan portfolio, lower yielding fixed rate loans, and a lower yielding
securities portfolio, somewhat mitigated by improved deposit pricing. In 2013, average earning assets decreased
3 percent to $24.4 billion from $25.1 billion due to run-off in the non-strategic loan portfolios, but somewhat
mitigated by loan growth within the regional bank. The consolidated net interest margin was 2.96 percent in 2013
compared to 3.13 percent in 2012. The decline in NIM in 2013 compared to 2012 was primarily driven by
declining yields on the investment portfolio, lower yielding fixed rate loans, run-off of the non-strategic loan
portfolios, and a decline in loans to mortgage companies, partially offset by improved pricing on deposits.

The activity levels and related funding for FHN’s capital markets activities affect the net interest margin. Capital
markets activities tend to compress the margin, especially when there are elevated levels of trading inventory,
because of the strategy to reduce market risk by economically hedging a portion of its inventory on the balance
sheet. As a result, FHN’s consolidated margin cannot be readily compared to that of other bank holding
companies. Table 1 details the computation of the net interest margin for FHN for the past three years.

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Table 1 – Net Interest Margin

Assets:
Earning assets:
Loans, net of unearned income:

Commercial loans
Retail loans

Total loans, net of unearned income

Loans held-for-sale
Investment securities:

U.S. treasuries
U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities (a)
Other

Total investment securities

Capital markets securities inventory
Mortgage banking trading securities
Other earning assets:
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (b)
Interest bearing cash

Total other earning assets

Interest income / total earning assets

Liabilities:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:

Savings
Other interest-bearing deposits
Time deposits

Total interest-bearing core deposits

Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more (c)

Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Capital markets trading liabilities
Other short-term borrowings
Term borrowings

Interest expense / total interest-bearing liabilities

Net interest spread
Effect of interest-free sources used to fund earning assets

Net interest margin (d)

2014

2013

2012

3.56%
4.01

3.68%
4.10

3.86%
4.28

3.74

3.77

0.06
2.57
2.72
4.23

2.64

2.89
9.09

1.00
(0.15)
0.22

0.06

3.86

3.40

0.08
2.56
0.59
4.19

2.64

2.71
10.25

1.00
(0.06)
0.22

0.08

4.04

3.58

0.30
3.10
1.17
4.30

3.13

2.67
10.62

1.01
0.04
0.22

0.14

3.29%

3.40%

3.63%

0.18%
0.08
1.07

0.21

0.63

0.25
0.08
2.43
0.30
2.17

0.51

2.78%
0.14

2.92%

0.22%
0.10
1.59

0.31

1.01

0.25
0.14
2.05
0.27
1.87

0.57

2.83%
0.13

2.96%

0.31%
0.17
1.93

0.43

1.37

0.25
0.18
1.77
0.15
1.69

0.66

2.97%
0.16

3.13%

(a) 2014 increase driven by the yield on a held-to-maturity (“HTM”) municipal bond.
(b) 2014 and 2013 driven by negative market rates on reverse repurchase agreements.
(c) 2014 rate includes the effect of amortizing the valuation adjustment for acquired time deposits related to the branch and MNB acquisitions.
(d) Calculated using total net interest income adjusted for FTE assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of 35 percent and, where

applicable, state income taxes.

FHN’s net interest margin is expected to remain under pressure during 2015 due to declining loan yields from
historically low interest rates and competitive pricing dynamics. Additionally, changes to the balance sheet mix
associated with interest-bearing cash, deposit balances, and trading inventory balances could also affect NIM,
especially during the first half of 2015. NIM pressure could be mitigated if interest rates rise in the latter half of
2015.

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Table 2 – Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

(Fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”))
(Dollars in thousands)

Interest income – FTE:
Loans
Loans held-for-sale
Investment securities:

U.S. treasury
U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Other

Total investment securities

Capital markets securities inventory
Mortgage banking trading securities
Other earning assets:
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
Interest-bearing deposits with other financial

institutions

Total other earning assets

Total change in interest income – earning assets –

FTE

Interest expense:
Interest-bearing deposits:

Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits

Total interest-bearing core deposits

Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more
Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Capital markets trading liabilities
Other short-term borrowings
Term borrowings

Total change in interest expense – interest-bearing

liabilities

2014 Compared to 2013
Increase / (Decrease) Due to (a)

2013 Compared to 2012
Increase / (Decrease) Due to (a)

Rate (b)

Volume (b)

Total

Rate (b)

Volume (b)

Total

$(18,528)
1,323

$ (7,853)
(3,135)

$(26,381)
(1,812)

$(28,282)
(700)

$(19,702)
(1,225)

$(47,984)
(1,925)

(6)
35
375
108

52

2,133
(163)

(2)
(579)

43

(336)

(10)
10,640
16
(1,290)

9,816

(3,437)
(842)

41
4

237

80

(16)
10,675
391
(1,182)

9,868

(1,304)
(1,005)

39
(575)

280

(256)

(92)
(15,389)
(93)
(248)

(15,769)

527
(72)

(1)
(672)

8

(734)

(2)
1,151
(27)
(7)

1,062

(805)
(660)

19
25

(32)

81

(94)
(14,238)
(120)
(255)

(14,707)

(278)
(732)

18
(647)

(24)

(653)

$(22,695)

$ 1,805

$(20,890)

$(49,596)

$(16,683)

$(66,279)

$ (3,011)
(4,639)
(876)

(10,580)

(1,950)
(13)
(251)
2,429
95
5,379

$ (189)
(2,164)
208

$ (3,200)
(6,803)
(668)

$ (5,788)
(3,564)
(2,441)

$

806
(1,821)
290

$ (4,982)
(5,385)
(2,151)

(91)

(10,671)

(13,973)

1,455

(12,518)

(602)
(410)
(52)
(664)
692
(7,129)

(2,552)
(423)
(303)
1,765
787
(1,750)

(2,071)
7
(178)
1,755
430
3,909

(599)
(733)
167
1,419
(274)
(6,922)

(2,670)
(726)
(11)
3,174
156
(3,013)

$(10,636)

$ (2,511)

$(13,147)

$(13,461)

$ (2,147)

$(15,608)

Net interest income – FTE

$ (7,743)

$(50,671)

(a) The changes in interest due to both rate and volume have been allocated to change due to rate and change due to volume in proportion to

the absolute amounts of the changes in each.

(b) Variances are computed on a line-by-line basis and are non-additive.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The provision for loan losses is the charge to earnings that management determines to be necessary to maintain
the ALLL at a sufficient level reflecting management’s estimate of probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio.
Analytical models based on loss experience subject to qualitative adjustment to reflect current events, trends, and
conditions (including economic considerations and trends) are used by management to determine the amount of
provision to be recognized and to assess the adequacy of the ALLL. The provision for loan losses was
$27.0 million in 2014 compared to $55.0 million in 2013, and $78.0 million in 2012. In 2014 and 2013 FHN
experienced continued overall improvement in the loan portfolio which resulted in declines of 8 percent in the
allowance for loan losses (on a period end basis) each year. Additionally, net charge offs decreased 38 percent
and 58 percent, respectively, during 2014 and 2013 relative to the prior years. In 2012, FHN recognized
approximately $23 million of incremental loan loss provisioning related to charging down discharged bankruptcies
to net realizable value. For additional information about general asset quality trends refer to Asset Quality – Trend
Analysis of 2014 Compared to 2013 in this MD&A.

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NONINTEREST INCOME
Noninterest income (including securities gains/(losses)) was $550.0 million in 2014 compared to $584.6 million in
2013 and $671.3 million in 2012. In 2014 noninterest income was 47 percent of total revenue compared to
48 percent and 49 percent in 2012 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in noninterest income in 2014 relative to
2013 largely resulted from a decrease in capital markets fixed income revenue partially offset by an increase in
mortgage banking income. The decline in noninterest income in 2013 relative to 2012 was primarily due to
decreases in capital markets fixed income revenue and mortgage banking income. FHN’s noninterest income for
the last three years is provided in Table 3. The following discussion provides additional information about various
line items reported in the following table.

Table 3 – Noninterest Income

(Dollars in thousands)

2014

2013

2012

14/13

14/12

Compound
Annual Growth
Rates

Noninterest income:
Capital markets
Deposit transactions and cash management
Mortgage banking
Brokerage, management fees and commissions
Trust services and investment management
Bankcard income
Bank-owned life insurance
Other service charges
Equity securities gains/(losses), net
Insurance commissions
Debt securities gains/(losses), net
Gain on divestitures
All other income and commissions:

ATM interchange fees
Electronic banking fees
Letter of credit fees
Deferred compensation (a)
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt
Other (b)

$200,595
111,951
71,257
49,099
27,777
23,697
16,394
11,882
2,872
2,257
-
-

$272,364
114,383
33,275
42,261
26,523
20,482
16,614
13,440
2,211
3,023
(451)
111

$334,912
120,168
51,890
34,934
24,319
22,384
18,805
12,935
365
3,148
328
200

(26)%
(2)%

NM
16%
5%
16%
(1)%
(12)%
30%
(25)%
NM
NM

(23)%
(3)%
17%
19%
7%
3%
(7)%
(4)%

NM
(15)%
NM
NM

10,943
6,190
4,864
2,042
(4,166)
12,390
32,263
$550,044

10,412
6,289
5,081
4,685
-
13,874
40,341
$584,577

10,528
6,537
5,158
4,461
-
20,257
46,941
$671,329

5%
(2)%
(4)%
(56)%
NM
(11)%
(20)%
(6)%

2%
(3)%
(3)%
(32)%
NM
(22)%
(17)%
(9)%

Total all other income and commissions
Total noninterest income
NM - not meaningful
(a) Deferred compensation market value adjustments are mirrored by adjustments to employee compensation, incentives and benefits expense.
(b) 2012 includes $3.4 million of gains on the sale of bank properties, a $2.3 million gain related to the resolution of a legal matter, and $1.0

million of interest associated with a tax refund.

Capital Markets Noninterest Income
The major component of capital markets income is generated from the purchase and sale of fixed income
securities as both principal and agent. Other noninterest revenues consist principally of fees from loan sales,
portfolio advisory, and derivative sales. Securities inventory positions are procured for distribution to customers by
the sales staff. Capital markets noninterest income declined 26 percent in 2014 to $200.6 million in 2014 from
$272.4 million in 2013, reflecting less favorable market conditions in 2014 relative to the prior year due to low
rates, low market volatility and uncertainty around the Fed’s monetary policy. Other noninterest revenue decreased
$10.2 million to $30.3 million in 2014. The decline in other noninterest revenue was largely due to $3.5 million of
gains recognized in 2013 within the non-strategic segment from the reversal of previously established LOCOM
valuation adjustments associated with TRUP loan payoffs, as well as decreases in revenues from derivative sales
and loan trading and related activities in 2014 relative to 2013.

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Capital markets noninterest income was $272.4 million in 2013 down from $334.9 million in 2012. Less favorable
market conditions in 2013, relative to 2012, including market volatility, an increase in interest rates, and
uncertainty surrounding potential actions of the Fed, contributed to a decline in revenue from fixed income sales. A
portion of the decrease was partially offset by an increase in other noninterest revenue in 2013 relative to 2012,
including the $3.5 million of gains associated with TRUP loan payoffs previously mentioned.

Table 4 – Capital Markets Noninterest Income

(Dollars in thousands)

2014

2013

2012

14/13

14/12

Noninterest income:
Fixed income
Other noninterest revenue
Total capital markets noninterest income

$170,317
30,278
$200,595

$231,853
40,511
$272,364

$307,559
27,353
$334,912

(27)%
(25)%
(26)%

(26)%
5%
(23)%

Compound
Annual Growth
Rates

Deposit Transactions and Cash Management
Fees from deposit transactions and cash management include services related to retail and commercial deposit
products (such as service charges on checking accounts), cash management products and services such as
electronic transaction processing (Automated Clearing House and Electronic Data Interchange), account
reconciliation services, cash vault services, lockbox processing, and information reporting to large corporate clients.
Deposit transactions and cash management income declined 2 percent to $112.0 million in 2014 from
$114.4 million in 2013. The decrease was primarily the result of lower cash management fees on commercial
deposit products due to price reductions and discounting resulting from increased market competitive price
pressure and overall lower managed balances.

In 2013, deposit transactions and cash management income declined $5.8 million to $114.4 million from
$120.2 million in 2012 largely due to lower non-sufficient funds (“NSF”) fee income which was driven by lower
volume from a decrease in small balance deposit accounts, a refinement of sort order processes, and overall
changes in consumer behavior.

Mortgage Banking Noninterest Income
Mortgage banking income has been primarily comprised of servicing income related to legacy mortgage banking
operations and fair value adjustments to the mortgage warehouse. Prior to 2013, mortgage banking income also
included fees from mortgage origination activity in the regional banking footprint. In third quarter 2013, FHN
signed a definitive agreement to sell substantially all remaining legacy mortgage servicing, with the sales occurring
primarily in fourth quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014 which resulted in substantially diminished fees from
mortgage servicing. Mortgage banking income was $71.3 million in 2014 compared to $33.3 million and
$51.9 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The increase in mortgage banking income during 2014 relative to 2013 was primarily due to the $39.7 million gain
on the sale of HFS mortgage loans in third quarter 2014, and in second quarter 2014, $8.2 million of positive fair
value adjustments to the mortgage warehouse reflecting new information on market pricing for similar assets
primarily related to the non-performing portion of the HFS portfolio. Servicing income, which includes fees for
servicing mortgage loans, changes in the value of servicing assets, results of hedging servicing assets, and the
negative impact of runoff on the value of MSR, historically was the largest component of mortgage banking
income. Total servicing income was $20.8 million in 2014 from $39.1 million in 2013 because of lower servicing
fees due to the 2013 and 2014 MSR sales. The decrease was partially offset by the receipt of approximately $20
million in previously unrecognized servicing fees in conjunction with servicing sales. During 2013, total servicing
income was $39.1 million and was comprised of $41.9 million of servicing fees and $18.1 million of net hedging
results, partially offset by $20.9 million of negative impact to the value of MSR that was attributable to runoff.
Other mortgage banking income in 2014 included a $2.0 million loss associated with the deconsolidation of a

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securitization trust. 2013 included a $2.2 million charge associated with estimated costs for obligations related to
the agreement to sell mortgage servicing.

In 2013 total servicing income decreased to $39.1 million from $52.6 million in 2012, largely driven by a decline
in servicing fees consistent with the mortgage servicing portfolio decline. Net hedging results were $18.1 million in
2013 and reflect the terms of the servicing sales agreement mentioned above, which more than offset more narrow
spreads between swap and mortgage rates in 2013 relative to 2012. The negative impact to the value of MSR that
is attributable to runoff was $20.9 million and $23.8 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Negative fair value
adjustments to the mortgage warehouse were $4.4 million in 2013 compared to $3.1 million in 2012. The negative
fair value adjustments in 2013 were primarily driven by higher interest rates on mortgages in 2013. Elevated levels
of modifications within loans HFS negatively impacted the fair value of the mortgage warehouse in 2012.
Origination income in 2013 declined 84 percent as FHN shifted from originations to a referral fee-based model. In
2013, other mortgage banking income included the $2.2 million charge associated with estimated costs for
obligations related to the MSR sale previously mentioned and in 2012 it included charges associated with
contingencies related to prior servicing sales.

Table 5 – Mortgage Banking Noninterest Income

Noninterest income (thousands):
Origination income
Mortgage warehouse valuation (a)
Servicing income/(expense):

Servicing fees
Change in MSR value – runoff
Net hedging results (b)

Total servicing income

Other (c)

Total mortgage banking noninterest income

Mortgage banking statistics (millions):
Servicing portfolio – owned (first lien mortgage

loans) (d)

Compound
Annual Growth
Rates

2014

2013

2012

14/13

14/12

$

-
51,785

$

771
(4,355)

$ 4,734
(3,053)

21,082
(833)
528
20,777
(1,305)
$71,257

41,905
(20,937)
18,083
39,051
(2,192)
$ 33,275

58,931
(23,804)
17,481
52,608
(2,399)
$ 51,890

NM
NM

(50)%
96%
(97)%
(47)%
40%
NM

NM
NM

(40)%
81%
(83)%
(37)%
26%
17%

$

83

$ 8,512

$ 16,487

(99)%

(93)%

NM - not meaningful
(a) 2014 includes $39.7 million in gains on the sale of HFS mortgage loans and $8.2 million of positive Fair Value adjustments primarily related

to the non-performing portion of the HFS portfolio.

(b) 2014 includes a $2.0 million loss associated with the deconsolidation of a securitization trust. 2013 includes an increase in net hedging

results reflecting the terms of the mortgage servicing sale agreement.

(c) 2013 includes a negative adjustment as a result of estimated costs for obligations associated with the agreement to sell servicing. 2012

includes $2.4 million negative adjustment related to contingencies for prior servicing sales.
(d) Excludes foreclosed assets. Substantially all mortgage servicing was sold in January 2014.

Brokerage, Management Fees and Commissions
Brokerage, management fees and commissions include fees for portfolio management, trade commission, and
annuity and mutual funds sales. Noninterest income from brokerage and management fees increased 16 percent
or $6.8 million to $49.1 million in 2014 due in large part to FHN’s strategic focus on growing these businesses
with new products and offerings, an expanded sales force, and a refined advisory team strategy. In 2013,
noninterest income from brokerage, management fees and commissions was $42.3 million compared to
$34.9 million in 2012 driven by a focus on growing these businesses through customer growth and expanding
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Trust Services and Investment Management
Trust services and investment management fees include investment management, personal trust, employee
benefits, and custodial trust services and are primarily influenced by equity and fixed income market activity. In
2014, noninterest income from trust services and investment management activities increased 5 percent to
$27.8 million primarily due to improved market conditions and strong new account activity in Trust, FTB Advisory,
and Retirement Services.

Noninterest income from trust services and investment management was $26.5 million in 2013 compared to
$24.3 million in 2012 driven by new initiatives in 2013 and general market increases, as well as FHN’s strategic
focus on growing these business products through new customers and also referrals from wealth management for
trust services.

Bankcard Income
Bankcard income is derived from fees charged for processing and supporting credit card transactions including
interchange, late charges, membership fees, miscellaneous merchant fees, cash advance fees, currency
conversion, speed pay, and research fees. Bankcard income increased 16 percent or $3.2 million to $23.7 million
in 2014, primarily due to incentives received from Visa due to higher transaction volume in 2014 relative to the
prior year. In 2013, bankcard income was $20.5 million compared to $22.4 million in 2012. The decline in
bankcard income in 2013 relative to 2012 was driven by the receipt of Visa volume incentives in 2012.

Bank Owned Life Insurance
BOLI income was $16.4 million in 2014 compared to $16.6 million and $18.8 million in 2013 and 2012,
respectively, reflecting the receipt of lower policy benefits in 2014 and 2013 compared to 2012.

Other Service Charges
Income from other service charges includes international income (foreign exchange and wire transfer fees), other
retail fees, check order income, and other service charges including check cashing, safe deposit, wire transfers,
and money orders. Income from other service charges decreased to $11.9 million in 2014 from $13.4 million and
$12.9 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Securities Gains/Losses
In 2014, FHN recognized net securities gains of $2.9 million compared to $1.8 million and $.7 million in 2013
and 2012, respectively. The 2014 net gain was primarily the result of a $5.6 million gain on the sale of a cost
method investment partially offset by $2.0 million of negative fair value adjustments related to an investment and a
$.9 million loss on the sale of an investment. The 2013 net gain was primarily the result of a $3.3 million gain on
the sale of a cost method investment, partially offset by a $1.1 million other-than-temporary impairment
adjustment. In 2012, FHN recognized a net gain of $.4 million related to venture capital investments as a gain on
sale of $5.1 million was partially offset by a $4.7 million negative fair value adjustment.

Insurance Commissions
Insurance commissions are derived from the sale of insurance products, including acting as an independent agent
to provide life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Noninterest income from insurance commissions was
$2.3 million in 2014, $3.0 million in 2013, and $3.1 million in 2012.

Other Noninterest Income
Other income includes revenues from ATM and interchange fees, electronic banking fees, revenue related to
deferred compensation plans (which are mirrored by changes in noninterest expense), gains/(losses) from the
extinguishment of debt, and various other fees.

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Other income decreased $8.1 million to $32.3 million in 2014 primarily driven by a $4.2 million loss on the
extinguishment of debt associated with the collapse of two HELOC securitization trusts recognized in 2014 and a
$2.6 million decrease in deferred compensation income, which is driven by changes in the market value of the
underlying investments.

Other income was $40.3 million in 2013, down from $46.9 million in 2012. Significant drivers of the decrease
relate to $3.4 million gains on the sales of bank properties, a $2.3 million gain related to the resolution of a legal
matter, and $1.0 million of interest associated with a tax refund which were all recognized in 2012.

NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Total noninterest expense decreased 27 percent or $317.4 million to $841.2 million in 2014, primarily driven by
declines in expenses associated with the repurchase and foreclosure provision, litigation expenses, and personnel
expenses. Total noninterest expense decreased 16 percent or $225.1 million to $1.2 billion in 2013 from
$1.4 billion in 2012, primarily driven by decreases in repurchase and foreclosure provision expense and personnel
expenses. Table 6 provides noninterest expense detail by category for the last three years with growth rates.

Table 6 – Noninterest Expense

(Dollars in thousands)

2014

2013

2012

Noninterest expense:
Employee compensation, incentives and benefits
Occupancy
Legal and professional fees
Computer software
Operations services
Equipment rentals, depreciation, and maintenance
Contract employment and outsourcing
Advertising and public relations
Communications and courier
FDIC premium expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Foreclosed real estate
Repurchase and foreclosure provision
All other expense:

Other insurance and taxes
Tax credit investments
Travel and entertainment
Customer relations
Employee training and dues
Supplies
Miscellaneous loan costs
Litigation and regulatory matters
Other

Total all other expense
Total noninterest expense
NM - not meaningful
* Amount is less than one percent.

$478,159
54,018
44,205
42,931
35,247
29,964
19,420
18,683
16,074
11,464
4,170
2,503
(4,300)

12,900
10,767
9,095
5,726
4,518
3,745
2,690
(2,720)
41,952
88,673
$841,211

$ 529,041
50,565
53,359
40,327
35,215
31,738
35,920
18,239
17,958
20,156
3,912
4,299
170,000

12,598
12,103
8,959
4,916
5,054
3,800
4,209
63,654
32,579
147,872
$1,158,601

$ 640,857
49,027
38,750
40,018
35,429
31,246
41,198
17,439
18,318
27,968
3,910
11,041
299,256

10,734
18,655
8,366
4,578
4,525
3,752
4,126
33,313
41,195
129,244
$1,383,701

Compound
Annual Growth
Rates

14/13

14/12

7%

(10)% (14)%
5%
(17)% 7%
4%
*

6%
*
(6)% (2)%
(46)% (31)%
4%
(10)% (6)%
(43)% (36)%
3%
(42)% (52)%
NM

NM

7%

2%

2%

2% 10%
(11)% (24)%
4%
16% 12%
(11)% *
(1)% *
(36)% (19)%
NM
29%
1%
(40)% (17)%
(27)% (22)%

NM

2014 compared to 2013
During 2014 FHN recorded a $4.3 million reversal of repurchase and foreclosure provision compared to expense
of $170.0 million in 2013. The expense reversal in 2014 relates to the settlement of certain repurchase claims,

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and the $170.0 million expense recorded in 2013 stems from the resolution of certain legacy representations and
warranty mortgage loan repurchase obligations to government-sponsored entities.

Employee compensation, incentives, and benefits (personnel expense), which is generally the largest component of
noninterest expense, declined $50.9 million to $478.2 million in 2014. The decline in personnel expense was
largely driven by a decline in variable compensation associated with lower fixed income sales revenue within capital
markets. Additionally, lower pension-related expenses, deferred compensation expense and several small favorable
adjustments related to employee performance equity awards, employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation
BOLI benefits in 2014 also contributed to the decline in personnel expense from 2013.

Contract employment expenses decreased 46 percent, or $16.5 million, to $19.4 million in 2014 due to lower
mortgage sub-servicing costs associated with the sales of servicing, but partially offset by increases in contract
employment associated with technology-related projects within the regional bank. Legal and professional fees and
FDIC premium expense declined $9.2 million and $8.7 million, respectively, during 2014 relative to 2013. The
decline in legal and professional fees was largely due to an $8.5 million legal fee expense reversal associated with
the Sentinel legal matter. The decline in FDIC premium expense was due in part to $3.3 million of FDIC premium
refunds received in 2014.

A portion of the decline in expenses previously mentioned was offset by increases in occupancy and computer
software expenses. Occupancy expense increased $3.5 million to $54.0 million during 2014, which was largely the
result of $4.7 million of lease abandonment expense related to efficiency initiatives. Computer software increased
$2.6 million to $42.9 million during 2014 relative to the prior year driven by a focus on technology-related projects.
The remaining expense categories remained relatively flat or declined slightly during 2014 relative to 2013 as FHN
continues to focus on controlling expenses.

All other expenses were $88.7 million and $147.9 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in all
other expenses was primarily due to a $66.4 million net decline in losses from litigation and regulatory matters as
$113.6 million of expense reversals associated with agreements with insurance companies for the recovery of
expenses FHN incurred related to litigation losses in previous periods more than offset a $47.2 million net increase
in loss accruals related to legal matters. Other expenses include $5.9 million of negative valuation adjustments
associated with the derivatives related to prior sales of Visa Class B shares compared to $1.9 million in 2013.

2013 compared to 2012
Personnel expense declined $111.8 million during 2013 to $529.0 million. The decrease in personal expenses
relative to 2012 is largely driven by a $39.4 million reduction in pension costs resulting from the freeze of the
pension plans on December 31, 2012, a decline in variable compensation associated with lower fixed income sales
revenue in capital markets, and a decrease in severance-related costs associated with restructuring, repositioning,
and efficiency initiatives. Additionally, headcount reductions relative to the prior year also contributed to lower
personnel expenses.

During 2013 repurchase and foreclosure provision expense was $170.0 million compared to $299.3 million in
2012. In 2012 FHN recorded $250.0 million of repurchase and foreclosure provision expense reflecting a change
in estimate of FHN’s repurchase obligations for alleged breaches of representations and warranties related to
mortgage loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In 2013, FHN recorded $170.0 million of repurchase and
foreclosure provision expense based principally upon additional information obtained in connection with the DRAs
previously mentioned. The provision included the impact of each DRA, estimates for future loss not included in the
DRAs, and estimates for future loss related to certain other loan sales.

Foreclosed real estate expenses were $4.3 million in 2013 compared to $11.0 million in 2012 due to declines in
negative valuation adjustments and lower property preservation costs. Contract employment expenses decreased
$5.3 million to $35.9 million during 2013 due to lower sub-servicing costs consistent with the run-off of the
servicing portfolio. FDIC premium expense was $20.2 million in 2013, down from $28.0 million in 2012.

Legal and professional fees increased $14.6 million to $53.4 million in 2013 driven by an increase in costs related
to litigation matters and also various consulting projects throughout the organization compared to the prior year.

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All other expenses were $147.9 million and $129.2 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in all
other expense was primarily the result of a $30.3 million increase in litigation-related charges in 2013 relative to
2012, partially offset by a $6.6 million decrease due to a decline in expense from tax credit investments.
Additionally, during 2012 FHN had favorable adjustments which affected trends for the comparative period
including a $1.8 million favorable adjustment to franchise taxes and a $1.8 million gain related to clean-up calls
for first lien securitizations. Other expenses in 2012 included $3.4 million in ancillary expenses associated with
legacy mortgage wind-down activities and a $2.8 million charge related to the write-off of unrecoverable servicing
advances.

INCOME TAXES
FHN recorded an income tax provision of $78.5 million in 2014, compared to an income tax benefit of
$32.2 million in 2013. The effective tax rate for 2014 was approximately 25 percent. Due to the large increase in
pre-tax income during 2014, the comparison of the tax rate from period to period will not provide meaningful
information. The company’s effective tax rate is favorably affected by recurring items such as affordable housing
credits, bank-owned life insurance and tax-exempt income. The company’s effective tax rate also may be affected
by items that may occur in any given period but are not consistent from period to period, such as changes in the
deferred tax asset valuation allowance and changes in unrecognized tax benefits.

A deferred tax asset (“DTA”) or deferred tax liability (“DTL”) is recognized for the tax consequences of temporary
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities.
The tax consequence is calculated by applying enacted statutory tax rates, applicable to future years, to these
temporary differences. As of December 31, 2014, FHN’s gross DTA (net of a valuation allowance) and gross DTL
were $370.4 million and $86.0 million, respectively, resulting in a net DTA of $284.4 million at December 31,
2014, compared with $275.7 million at December 31, 2013.

In order to support the recognition of the DTA, FHN’s management must conclude that the realization of the DTA
is more likely than not. FHN evaluates the likelihood of realization of the DTA based on both positive and negative
evidence available at the time, including (as appropriate) scheduled reversals of DTLs, projected future taxable
income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient
taxable income prior to the expiration of the carryforwards attributable to the DTA. In projecting future taxable
income, FHN incorporates assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating income,
the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies.
These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent
with the plans and estimates used to manage the underlying business.

As of December 31, 2014, FHN had federal tax credit carryforwards which will expire in varying amounts between
2031 and 2034, state income tax net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards which will expire in varying amounts
between 2016 and 2032, and federal capital loss carryforwards, which will expire in 2017. As of December 31,
2014 and 2013, FHN established a valuation allowance of $.1 million and $5.9 million, respectively, against its
state NOL carryforwards and $44.4 million and $51.9 million, respectively, against its capital loss carryforwards.
FHN’s DTA after valuation allowance was $370.4 million and $405.7 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013,
respectively. Based on current analysis, FHN believes that its ability to realize the remaining DTA is more likely
than not. FHN monitors its DTA and the need for a valuation allowance on a quarterly basis. A significant adverse
change in FHN’s taxable earnings outlook could result in the need for further valuation allowances. In the event
FHN is able to determine that the deferred tax assets are realizable in the future in excess of their net recorded
amount, FHN would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income
taxes.

Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded DTAs and DTLs in the future. Management is not aware
of the enactment of any such changes that would have a material effect on the company’s results of operations,
cash flows or financial position.

The total balance of unrecognized tax benefits on December 31, 2014, was $5.2 million compared with
$6.6 million as of the end of 2013. On December 31, 2014 there were no tax positions included in the balance of
unrecognized tax benefits for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty

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about the timing of such deductibility. To the extent such unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014 are
subsequently recognized, $3.4 million of tax benefits would impact tax expense and FHN’s effective tax rate.

FHN’s policy under ASC 740 is to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as
a component of tax expense. Interest accrued as of December 31, 2014 was $.9 million compared to $2.0 million
in 2013. The total amount of interest and penalties recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income during
2014 and 2013 was a benefit of $1.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

FHN and its eligible subsidiaries are included in a consolidated federal income tax return. FHN files separate
returns for subsidiaries that are not eligible to be included in a consolidated federal income tax return. Based on
the laws of the applicable states where it conducts business operations, FHN either files consolidated, combined,
or separate returns. With few exceptions, FHN is no longer subject to federal or state and local tax examinations
by tax authorities for years before 2010. During 2013 the IRS completed a limited issue focused examination
(“LIFE”) for the years ending December 31, 2011 and 2010. All proposed adjustments with respect to the
examination of those years have been settled. FHN is currently under audit in several states.

See also Note 16 – Income Taxes for additional information.

RESTRUCTURING, REPOSITIONING, AND EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES

FHN continues to refine its business mix in order to focus on higher-return core businesses and explore
opportunities to reduce operating costs.

Generally, restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency charges related to exited businesses are included in the non-
strategic segment while charges related to corporate-driven actions are included in the corporate segment. The net
charge from restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency activities was $7.0 million in 2014 compared to $5.3 million
in 2013 and $24.9 million in 2012. Significant charges recognized during 2014 primarily related to efficiency
initiatives within corporate and bank services functions and include $4.7 million of lease abandonment expenses
and $2.6 million of severance and other employee costs.

Significant restructuring amounts recognized during 2013 include $3.7 million of severance costs primarily related
to efficiency initiatives within corporate and bank services functions and $2.2 million related to estimated costs for
obligations associated with a definitive agreement to sell substantially all remaining legacy mortgage servicing.

A majority of the restructuring charges in 2012 related to severance associated with an employee separation
program. Additionally, in 2012 FHN recognized a $2.6 million negative adjustment related to prior servicing sales.

Charges related to restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency initiatives for the years ended December 31, 2014,
2013, and 2012 are presented in the following table based on the income statement line item affected. See
Note 26 – Restructuring, Repositioning, and Efficiency for additional information.

Table 7 – Restructuring, Repositioning, and Efficiency Initiatives

(Dollars in thousands)

Noninterest income:

Mortgage banking
Gain on divestiture
Total noninterest income/(loss)
Noninterest expense:

Employee compensation, incentives, and benefits
Occupancy
Legal and professional fees
All other expense
Total noninterest expense
Loss before income taxes
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations
Net impact resulting from restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency

initiatives

2014

2013

2012

$

553
-
553

$(2,192)
111
(2,081)

$ (2,635)
200
(2,435)

2,641
4,696
-
222
7,559
(7,006)
-

3,691
131
-
385
4,207
(6,288)
985

22,897
46
15
34
22,992
(25,427)
569

$(7,006)

$(5,303)

$(24,858)

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STATEMENT OF CONDITION REVIEW

Total period-end assets were $25.7 billion on December 31, 2014, compared to $23.8 billion on December 31,
2013. Average assets decreased to $24.0 billion in 2014 from $24.4 billion in 2013. The decrease in average
assets is primarily attributable to declines in non-earning assets, loan balances, and trading securities, partially
offset by increases in AFS securities and interest-bearing cash. The increase in period-end assets was driven by
increases in interest-bearing cash, loan balances, trading securities, and securities purchased under agreements to
resell, somewhat offset by a decline in non-earning assets and loans HFS.

EARNING ASSETS
Earning assets consist of loans, loans HFS, investment securities, and other earning assets such as trading
securities and interest-bearing cash. Average earning assets were $21.8 billion in 2014, a $53.2 million increase
from a year earlier. A more detailed discussion of the major line items follows.

Loans
Period-end loans increased to $16.2 billion as of December 31, 2014 from $15.4 billion on December 31, 2013.
Average loans for 2014 were $15.5 billion compared to $15.7 billion for 2013. The increase in period-end loan
balances was due to loan growth within the regional bank which more than offset balance declines within FHN’s
run-off portfolios within the non-strategic segment. Loan growth was largely within the regional bank’s commercial
portfolios while the decline in balances within non-strategic were largely within the consumer real estate and
permanent mortgage portfolios. The decline in average loan balances in 2014 relative to the prior year was driven
by run-off of the non-strategic portfolios which outpaced average loan growth within the Regional Bank.

Table 8 – Average Loans

(Dollars in thousands)

2014

Percent
of Total

2014
Growth
Rate

Percent
of Total

2013
Growth
Rate

Percent
of Total

2012
Growth
Rate

2012

2013

Commercial:

Commercial, financial,

and industrial

Commercial real estate

Total commercial

Retail:

Consumer real estate (a)
Permanent mortgage (b)
Credit card and other

Total retail

Total loans, net of

unearned

$ 8,156,750
1,223,487

9,380,237

5,198,304
594,450
347,981

6,140,735

52%
8

60

34
4
2

40

2% $ 7,972,875
1,170,618
5

3

9,143,493

(6)
(20)
11

(7)

5,526,386
742,793
313,702

6,582,881

51%
7

*

$ 7,994,102
(10)% 1,307,001

49%
8

58

35
5
2

42

(2)

9,301,103

(5)
(7)
12

(5)

5,829,089
795,014
280,197

6,904,300

57

36
5
2

43

12%
(15)

7

(4)
(22)
(5)

(6)

$15,520,972

100%

(1)% $15,726,374

100%

(3)% $16,205,403

100%

1%

(a) 2014, 2013, and 2012 include $140.7 million, $369.3 million, and $473.5 million of restricted and secured real estate loans, respectively.
(b) 2014, 2013, and 2012 include $.4 million, $12.4 million, and $22.6 million of restricted and secured real estate loans, respectively.

C&I loans are the largest component of the commercial portfolio comprising 87 percent of average commercial
loans in both 2014 and 2013. C&I loans increased 2 percent, or $183.9 million, from 2013 due to net loan growth
within the regional bank’s general commercial portfolio and also an increase in asset-based lending. This loan
growth was partially offset by declines in the average balance of loans to mortgage companies and C&I loans
within the non-strategic segment which was driven by sales and payoffs of nonaccruing trust preferred loans since
2013. Commercial real estate loans increased 5 percent or $52.9 million to $1.2 billion in 2014 because of growth
in expansion markets and opportunities with new and existing customers within the regional bank which outpaced
the continued wind-down of the non-strategic components.

Average retail loans declined 7 percent, or $442.1 million, from a year ago, to $6.1 billion in 2014. The consumer
real estate portfolio (home equity lines and installment loans) declined $328.1 million, to $5.2 billion as the
continued wind-down of portfolios within the non-strategic segment outpaced a $101.5 million increase in real
estate installment loans from new originations within the regional bank. The permanent mortgage portfolio declined
$148.3 million to $594.5 million in 2014 largely driven by runoff of the legacy assets. Credit Card and Other
increased $34.3 million to $348.0 million in 2014 due to strategic focus on growing the credit card and other
consumer portfolios.

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Table 9 – Contractual Maturities of Commercial Loans on December 31, 2014

(Period-end)
(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate

Total commercial loans

For maturities over one year:
Interest rates - floating
Interest rates - fixed

Total maturities over one year

Within 1 Year

After 1 Year
Within 5 Years

After 5 Years

Total

$3,387,086
370,009

$4,160,379
825,801

$1,459,821
81,907

$ 9,007,286
1,277,717

$3,757,095

$4,986,180

$1,541,728

$10,285,003

$3,816,212
1,169,968

$ 850,612
691,116

$ 4,666,824
1,861,084

$4,986,180

$1,541,728

$ 6,527,908

Because of various factors, the contractual maturities of consumer loans are not indicative of the actual lives of
such loans. A significant component of FHN’s loan portfolio consists of consumer real estate loans – a majority of
which are home equity lines of credit and home equity installment loans. Typical home equity lines originated by
FHN are variable rate 5/15, 10/10, or 10/20 lines. In a 5/15 line, a borrower may draw on the loan for 5 years
and pay interest only during that period (“the draw period”), and for the next 15 years the customer pays principal
and interest and may no longer draw on that line. A 10/10 loan has a 10 year draw period followed by a 10-year
principal-and-interest period and a 10/20 loan has a 10 year draw period followed by a 20-year principal-and-
interest period. Therefore, the contractual maturity for 5/15 and 10/10 home equity lines is 20 years and the
contractual maturity for 10/20 home equity lines is 30 years. Numerous factors can contribute to the actual life of
a home equity line or installment loan as the prepayment rates for these portfolios typically do not trend consistent
with contractual maturities. In normalized market conditions, the average life of home equity line and installment
loan portfolios is significantly less than the contractual period as indicated by historical trends. More recent
indicators suggest that the average life of these portfolios could be longer when compared to that observed in
normalized market conditions. This could be attributed to the limited availability of new credit in the marketplace,
historically weak performance of the housing market, and a historically low interest rate environment. However, the
actual average life of home equity lines and loans is difficult to predict and changes in any of these factors could
result in changes in projections of average lives.

Investment Securities
FHN’s investment portfolio consists principally of debt securities including government agency issued mortgage-
backed securities (“MBS”) and government agency issued collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”),
substantially all of which are classified as available-for-sale (“AFS”). FHN utilizes the securities portfolio as a source
of income, liquidity and collateral for repurchase agreements, for public funds, and as a tool for managing risk of
interest rate movements. Table 10 shows information pertaining to the composition, yields, and contractual
maturities of the investment securities portfolio. Investment securities increased 5 percent from $3.4 billion on
December 31, 2013 to $3.6 billion on December 31, 2014. Average investment securities were $3.6 billion in
2014 and $3.2 billion in 2013, representing 16 percent of earning assets in 2014 compared to 15 percent in
2013. The amount of securities purchased for the investment portfolio is largely driven by the desire to protect the
value of non-rate sensitive liabilities and equity and maximize yield on FHN’s excess liquidity without negatively
affecting future yields while operating in this historically low interest rate environment.

Government agency issued MBS and CMO, and other agencies averaged $3.3 billion and $2.9 billion in 2014 and
2013, respectively. U.S. treasury securities and municipal bonds averaged $44.7 million in 2014 compared to
$56.8 million in 2013. Investments in equity securities averaged $191.9 million in 2014 compared with $222.4
million in 2013. A majority of these balances include restricted investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank
(“FHLB”) and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) which averaged over $160 million and $190 million in 2014 and
2013, respectively. On December 31, 2014, AFS investment securities had $30.1 million of net unrealized gains
that resulted in an increase in shareholders’ equity of $18.6 million, net of $11.6 million of deferred income tax
benefits. See Note 3 – Investment Securities for additional detail.

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Table 10 – Contractual Maturities of Investment Securities on December 31, 2014 (Amortized Cost)

(Period-end)
(Dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale:
Government agency issued MBS and

CMO (a)
U.S. treasuries
Other U.S. government agencies
State and municipalities (b)
Other (c)

Within 1 Year

After 1 Year
Within 5 Years

After 5 Years
Within 10 Years

After 10 Years

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

$

-
-
1,755
-
-

-% $
-
5.51
-
-

3
100
-
1,500
-

7.14% $4,606
-
0.98
-
-
-
-
-
-

5.04% $3,327,629
-
-
8,705
182,184

-
-
-
-

2.49%
-
-
0.12
4.07

Total securities available-for-sale

$1,755

5.51% $1,603

0.07% $4,606

5.04% $3,518,518

2.57%

Securities held-to-maturity:
State and municipalities

Total securities held-to-maturity

$

$

-

-

-% $

-% $

-

-

-% $

-% $

-

-

-% $

-% $

4,292

6.71%

4,292

6.71%

(a) Represents government agency-issued mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations which, when adjusted for early

pay downs, have an estimated average life of 4.0 years.

(b) Weighted average yields on tax-exempt obligations have been computed by adjusting allowable tax-exempt income to a fully taxable

equivalent basis.

(c) The amount classified as maturing after 10 years represents equity securities with no stated maturity.

Loans Held-for-Sale
Loans HFS consists of the mortgage warehouse (primarily repurchased government-guaranteed loans), student,
small business, and home equity loans. The average balance of loans HFS decreased $85.9 million from 2013 and
averaged $296.1 million in 2014. On December 31, 2014 and 2013, loans HFS were $141.3 million and $370.2
million, respectively. The lower balances of both average and period-end loans HFS reflect the third quarter 2014
sales of loans with approximately $315 million in unpaid principal balance.

Other Earning Assets
All other earning assets include trading securities, securities purchased under agreements to resell, federal funds
sold (“FFS”), and interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) and other financial institutions.
All other earning assets decreased $27.7 million and averaged $2.5 billion in 2014 and 2013, as a $131.1 million
decrease in trading securities was partially offset by a $106.5 million increase in interest-bearing cash. Period-end
earning assets were $3.5 billion on December 31, 2014 up from $2.0 billion on December 31, 2013. The increase
in period-end other earning assets was primarily due to an $891.7 million increase in interest-bearing cash, driven
by an inflow of deposits and proceeds from the issuance of $400 million of senior notes in fourth quarter 2014.
Additionally, a $392.7 million and $246.5 million increase in trading securities and securities purchased under
agreements to resell (“asset repos”), respectively, also contributed to the increase in other earning assets year over
year. Capital markets’ trading inventory fluctuates daily based on customer demand, while asset repos are used in
capital markets fixed income trading activity and generally correlate with the level of capital markets trading
liabilities (short-positions) as securities collateral from repo transactions is used to fulfill trades.

Non-earning assets
Non-earning assets averaged $2.2 billion in 2014, an 18 percent decline from $2.6 billion in 2013. Period-end
balances were also $2.2 billion and $2.6 billion on December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decline in
non-earning assets is primarily due to declines in servicing advances and MSR due to the sales of substantially all
remaining legacy mortgage servicing in fourth quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014, as well as a decline in
derivative assets.

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Core Deposits
Core deposits were $17.6 billion on December 31, 2014, up 9 percent from $16.2 billion on December 31, 2013.
The increase in period-end core deposits was primarily driven by the addition of approximately $440 million of
deposits associated with the fourth quarter branch acquisition, an inflow of commercial customer deposits, and
FHN’s decision to increase Insured Network Deposits. Insured Network Deposits are an FDIC-insured deposit
sweep program where financial institutions can receive unsecured deposits for the long-term (several years) and in
larger-dollar increments. Average core deposits increased $127.0 million to $15.9 billion in 2014 from $15.8 billion
in 2013.

Short-Term Funds
Average short-term funds (certificates of deposit greater than $100,000, federal funds purchased (“FFP”),
securities sold under agreements to repurchase, trading liabilities, and other short-term borrowings) decreased 2
percent, or $66.0 million, to $3.2 billion in 2014. The decrease was driven by declines in FFP, jumbo certificates
of deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and trading liabilities, partially offset by higher levels
of borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”). Average FFP, which currently is composed primarily of
funds from correspondent banks, was $1.1 billion in 2014 compared to $1.3 billion in 2013. FFP fluctuates
depending on the amount of excess funding of FHN’s correspondent bank customers while capital markets’ trading
liabilities fluctuate based on expectations of customer demand. The increased level of FHLB borrowings was
primarily because of deposit fluctuations combined with loan growth. On average, short-term purchased funds
accounted for 15 percent of FHN’s funding (core deposits plus short-term purchased funds and term borrowings)
in 2014 compared to 16 percent in 2013. Period-end short-term funds increased $207.2 million from $2.6 billion
on December 31, 2013 to $2.8 billion on December 31, 2014. The increase in period-end balances reflects higher
balances of trading liabilities and securities sold under agreement to repurchase which more than offset lower
jumbo CD’s and FHLB borrowings. See Note 10–Short-Term Borrowings for additional information.

Term Borrowings
Term borrowings include senior and subordinated borrowings and advances with original maturities greater than
one year. Term borrowings averaged $1.6 billion in 2014, compared to $1.9 billion in 2013. The decrease in
average term borrowings primarily relates to a decline in restricted/secured borrowings due to the
collapse/deconsolidation of three previously consolidated on-balance sheet consumer loan securitizations in first
quarter 2014 and $350.0 million of subordinated notes that matured during the second quarter of 2013. On
December 31, 2014, term borrowings were $1.9 billion compared to $1.7 billion on December 31, 2013. The
increase in period-end balances is due to the issuance of $400 million of senior notes in fourth quarter 2014. See
Note 11–Term Borrowings for additional information.

Other Liabilities
Average other liabilities declined $192.6 million from 2013 to $686.2 million in 2014. The largest declines were
within the net pension funding status driven by changes resulting from the annual measurement between 2012
and 2013, the repurchase and foreclosure reserve due to losses charged against the liability since 2013, derivative
liabilities, and capital markets’ payables. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in other accrued
liabilities–mainly because of litigation accruals. Period-end other liabilities increased $2.7 million to $782.1 million
on December 31, 2014 from a year earlier. The declines described above that affected the average balances also
affected period-end balances with the exception of the net pension funding status, which increased $111.4 million
primarily driven by a change in the discount rate between 2013 and 2014 and other accrued liabilities which were
relatively flat between period end 2014 and 2013.

CAPITAL

Management’s objectives are to provide capital sufficient to cover the risks inherent in FHN’s businesses, to
maintain excess capital to well-capitalized standards, and to assure ready access to the capital markets. Average
equity was $2.6 billion in 2014 compared to $2.5 billion in 2013. The increase in average equity between periods
was primarily due to the impact of net income on retained earnings and a favorable decline in the effects of
pensions within other comprehensive income, partially offset by a decrease in capital surplus and common stock
because of shares that were purchased under the 2014 share repurchase program mentioned below. Period-end
equity was $2.6 billion in 2014 compared to $2.5 billion in 2013.The increase in period-end equity was primarily
driven by the impact of net income on retained earnings and an increase in unrealized gains associated with the

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AFS securities portfolio within accumulated other comprehensive income, somewhat offset by an increase in the
effects of net pension funding status within other comprehensive income largely due to a decline in the discount
rate, as well as share repurchases.

In fourth quarter 2011, FHN launched a share repurchase program which enabled FHN to repurchase its common
stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to certain conditions. As of December 31,
2013, this program had authorized total purchases of up to $300 million and FHN had repurchased $262.7 million
of common shares under this program. In January 2014, FHN’s board of directors terminated this share
repurchase program and approved a new share repurchase program which enables FHN to repurchase its
common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, again subject to certain conditions. The
current program authorizes total purchases of up to $100 million and expires on January 31, 2016. During 2014,
FHN repurchased $38.5 million of common shares under this program.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of Shareholders’ equity from the Consolidated Statements of Condition
to Tier 1 and Total Regulatory Capital as well as certain selected capital ratios:

Table 11 – Regulatory Capital and Ratios

(Dollars in thousands)

Shareholders’ equity
Regulatory adjustments:

Goodwill and other intangibles
Net unrealized (gains)/losses on AFS securities
Minimum pension liability
Noncontrolling interest – FTBNA preferred stock
Trust preferred
Disallowed servicing assets
Disallowed deferred tax assets
Other

Tier 1 capital
Tier 2 capital

Total regulatory capital

Tier 1

2014

2013

$2,295,537

$2,205,320

(141,831)
(18,651)
206,827
294,816
200,000
(225)
(22,862)
(108)

(133,013)
11,228
138,768
294,816
200,000
(4,638)
(93,399)
(106)

$2,813,503
334,833

$2,618,976
444,655

$3,148,336

$3,063,631

2014

2013

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

First Horizon National Corporation
First Tennessee Bank National Association (a)

14.46% $2,813,503
3,107,407
16.12

13.87% $2,618,976
2,991,866
15.99

Total

First Horizon National Corporation
First Tennessee Bank National Association (a)

16.18
17.86

3,148,336
3,441,315

16.23
18.36

3,063,631
3,434,410

Tier 1 Common (b)

First Horizon National Corporation

Other Capital Ratios

11.43

2,223,063

10.75

2,028,536

Total period-end equity to period-end assets
FHN’s Tier 1 Leverage
Adjusted tangible common equity to risk weighted assets (b)
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (b)

10.09
11.43
10.31
7.94

10.51
11.04
10.37
8.24

(a) Excluding financial subsidiaries, FTBNA’s Tier 1 and Total Capital ratios were 15.77 percent and 16.59 percent, respectively, at December 31,

2014.

(b) Refer to the Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation – Table 31.

Banking regulators define minimum capital ratios for bank holding companies and their bank subsidiaries. Based
on the capital rules and definitions prescribed by the banking regulators, should any depository institution’s capital

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ratios decline below predetermined levels, it would become subject to a series of increasingly restrictive regulatory
actions. The system categorizes a depository institution’s capital position into one of five categories ranging from
well-capitalized to critically under-capitalized. In 2014, for an institution the size of FHN to qualify as well-
capitalized, Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital, and Leverage capital ratios must be at least 6 percent, 10 percent, and
5 percent, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, FHN and FTBNA had sufficient capital to qualify as well-
capitalized institutions. Tier 1, Tier 1 Common, and Tier 1 Leverage capital ratios increased in 2014 relative to
2013 primarily due to the impact of net income less dividends on retained earnings and a favorable decline in the
regulatory adjustment for disallowed DTAs. Total Capital ratios for both FHN and FTBNA were negatively impacted
by a reduction in the amount of Tier 2 qualifying subordinated debt as that debt approaches maturity. Through
2015, capital ratios are expected to remain significantly above well-capitalized standards. Refer to the discussion of
rules that will impact capital ratios for the industry in the Market Uncertainties and Prospective Trends section of
MD&A.

Pursuant to board authority, FHN may repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time and will evaluate
the level of capital and take action designed to generate or use capital, as appropriate, for the interests of the
shareholders, subject to legal and regulatory restrictions. FHN’s board has not authorized a preferred stock
purchase program. The following tables provide information related to securities repurchased by FHN during fourth
quarter 2014:

Table 12 – Issuer Purchases of Common Stock

Compensation Plan-Related Repurchase Authority:

(Volume in thousands,
except per share data)

2014
October 1 to October 31
November 1 to November 30
December 1 to December 31

Total

Total number
of shares
purchased

Average price
paid per share

Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced programs

Maximum number
of shares that may
yet be purchased
under the programs

16
1
-

17

$11.61
$12.75
N/A

$11.67

16
1
-

17

31,337
31,336
31,336

N/A – Not applicable
Compensation Plan Programs:
• A consolidated compensation plan share purchase program was announced on August 6, 2004. This action consolidated into a single share
purchase program all of the previously authorized compensation plan share programs as well as the renewal of the authorization to purchase
shares for use in connection with two compensation plans for which the share purchase authority had expired. The total amount authorized
under this consolidated compensation plan share purchase program, inclusive of a program amendment on April 24, 2006, is 29.6 million
shares calculated before adjusting for stock dividends distributed through January 1, 2011. The authorization has been reduced for that
portion which relates to compensation plans for which no options remain outstanding. The shares may be purchased over the option exercise
period of the various compensation plans on or before December 31, 2023. On December 31, 2014, the maximum number of shares that
may be purchased under the program was 31.3 million shares. Purchases may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated
transactions and are subject to market conditions, accumulation of excess equity, prudent capital management, and legal and regulatory
restrictions. Management currently does not anticipate purchasing a material number of shares under this authority during 2015.

Other Repurchase Authority:

(Dollar values and volume in
thousands, except per share data)

2014
October 1 to October 31
November 1 to November 30
December 1 to December 31

Total

Total number
of shares
purchased

Average price
paid per share (a)

Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced programs

Maximum approximate
dollar value that may
yet be purchased
under the programs

-
559
561

1,120

N/A
$12.85
13.00

$12.92

-
559
561

1,120

$75,974
$68,800
$61,501

N/A – Not applicable
(a) Represents total costs including commissions paid.
Other Programs:
• On January 22, 2014, FHN announced a $100 million share purchase authority that expires on January 31, 2016. As of December 31,

2014, $38.5 million in purchases had been made under this authority at an average price per share of $12.35, $12.33 excluding
commissions. Purchases may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions and will be subject to market
conditions, accumulation of excess equity, prudent capital management, and legal and regulatory restrictions.

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ASSET QUALITY – TREND ANALYSIS OF 2014 COMPARED TO 2013

Loan Portfolio Composition
FHN groups its loans into portfolio segments based on internal classifications reflecting the manner in which the
ALLL is established and how credit risk is measured, monitored, and reported. From time to time, and if conditions
are such that certain subsegments are uniquely affected by economic or market conditions or are experiencing
greater deterioration than other components of the loan portfolio, management may determine the ALLL at a more
granular level. Commercial loans are composed of commercial, financial, and industrial (“C&I”) and commercial
real estate (“CRE”). Retail loans are composed of consumer real estate; permanent mortgage; and credit card and
other. FHN has a concentration of residential real estate loans (34 percent of total loans), the majority of which is
in the consumer real estate portfolio (31 percent of total loans). Industry concentrations are discussed under the
heading C&I below. Key asset quality metrics for each of these portfolios can be found in Table 15 – Asset Quality
by Portfolio.

As economic and real estate conditions develop, enhancements to underwriting and credit policies and guidelines
may be necessary or desirable. In 2014, FHN adopted credit underwriting guidelines to enable a limited amount of
energy lending within the C&I portfolio and non-recourse lending within the CRE portfolio. Other than described
above, there were no other material changes to FHN’s credit underwriting guidelines or significant changes or
additions to FHN’s product offerings in 2014. Loan policies and guidelines for all portfolios are approved by
management risk committees that consist of business line managers and credit administration professionals. The
committees strive to ensure that the resulting guidelines address the associated risks and establish reasonable
underwriting criteria that appropriately mitigate risk. Policies and guidelines are reviewed, revised and re-issued
periodically at established review dates or earlier if changes in the economic environment, portfolio performance,
the size of portfolio or industry concentrations, or regulatory guidance warrant an earlier review.

On June 7, 2013, FHN acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of MNB from the FDIC. The
acquisition included approximately $249 million of loans. These loans were initially recorded at fair value which
incorporates expected credit losses in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic related to Business
Combinations (“ASC 805”) resulting in no carryover of allowance for loan loss from the acquiree. See Note 4 –
Loans for additional information regarding the acquisition.

At acquisition, FHN designated certain loans as purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans. PCI loans are loans that
have experienced deterioration of credit quality between origination and the time of acquisition and for which the
timely collection of the interest and principal is no longer reasonably assured. FHN considered several factors when
determining whether a loan met the definition of a PCI loan at the time of acquisition including accrual status, loan
grade, delinquency trends, prior charge-offs, as well as both originated versus refreshed credit scores and ratios
when available. On December 31, 2014, the unpaid principal balance and the carrying value of PCI loans were
$49.9 million and $38.2 million, respectively. These loans were initially recorded at fair value which was estimated
by discounting expected cash flows at acquisition date. The expected cash flows include all contractually expected
amounts and incorporate an estimate for future expected credit losses, pre-payment assumptions, and yield
requirement for a market participant, among other things. To the extent possible, certain PCI loans were
aggregated with composite interest rate and cash flows expected to be collected for the pool. Aggregation into loan
pools is based on common risk characteristics that include similar credit risk or risk ratings, and one or more
predominant risk characteristics. Generally, FHN pooled loans with smaller balances and common internal loan
grades and portfolio types. Subsequent to the initial accounting at acquisition, each PCI pool is accounted for as a
single unit.

PCI loans are not reported as nonperforming/nonaccrual loans due to the accretion of interest income. Additionally,
PCI loans that have been pooled and subsequently modified are not reported as troubled debt restructurings since
each pool is the unit of measurement. A majority of the PCI portfolio is included in the commercial real estate
portfolio segment.

The following is a description of each portfolio:

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COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIOS

FHN’s commercial loan approval process grants lending authority based upon job description, experience, and
performance. The lending authority is delegated to the business line (Market Managers, Departmental Managers,
Regional Presidents, Relationship Managers (“RM”) and Portfolio Managers (“PM”)) and to Credit Risk Managers.
While individual limits vary, the predominant amount of approval authority is vested with the Credit Risk
Management function. Portfolio concentration limits for the various portfolios are established by executive
management and approved by the Executive and Risk Committee of the Board.

FHN’s commercial lending process incorporates the RM and PM for most commercial credits. The PM is
responsible for assessing the credit quality of the borrower beginning with the initial underwriting and continuing
through the servicing period while the RM is primarily responsible for communications with the customer and
maintaining the relationship. Other specialists and the assigned RM/PM are organized into units called deal teams.
Deal teams are constructed with specific job attributes that facilitate FHN’s ability to identify, mitigate, document,
and manage ongoing risk. PMs and credit analysts provide enhanced analytical support during loan origination and
servicing, including monitoring of the financial condition of the borrower and tracking compliance with loan
agreements. Loan closing officers and the construction loan management unit specialize in loan documentation and
the management of the construction lending process. FHN strives to identify problem assets early through
comprehensive policies and guidelines, targeted portfolio reviews, and an emphasis on frequent grading. For
smaller commercial credits, generally $3 million or less, FHN utilizes a centralized underwriting unit in order to
more efficiently and consistently originate and grade small business loans.

FHN may utilize availability of guarantors/sponsors to support commercial lending decisions during the credit
underwriting process and when determining the assignment of internal loan grades. Where guarantor contributions
are determined to be a source of repayment, an assessment of the guarantee is made. This guarantee assessment
would include but not be limited to factors such as type of the guarantee, consideration for the guarantee, key
provisions of the guarantee agreement, and ability of the guarantor to be a viable secondary source of repayment.
Reliance on the guarantee as a viable secondary source of repayment is a function of an analysis proving
capability to pay, factoring in, among other things, liquidity and direct/indirect cash flows. Therefore, a proper
evaluation of each guarantor is critical. FHN also considers the volume and amount of guarantees provided for all
global indebtedness and the likelihood of realization. Guarantor financial information is periodically updated
throughout the life of the loan. FHN presumes a guarantor’s willingness to perform until there is any current or
prior indication or future expectation that the guarantor may not willingly and voluntarily perform under the terms of
the guarantee. In FHN’s risk grading approach, it is deemed that financial support becomes necessary generally at
a point when the loan would otherwise be graded substandard, reflecting a well-defined weakness. At that point,
provided willingness and capacity to support are appropriately demonstrated, a strong, legally enforceable
guarantee can mitigate the risk of default or loss, justify a less severe rating, and consequently reduce the level of
allowance or charge-off that might otherwise be deemed appropriate. FHN establishes guarantor willingness to
support the credit through documented evidence of previous and ongoing support of the credit. Previous
performance under a guarantor’s obligation to pay is not considered if the performance was involuntary.

C&I
C&I loans are underwritten in accordance with a well-defined credit origination process. This process includes
applying minimum underwriting standards as well as separation of origination and credit approval roles on
transaction sizes over PM authorities. Underwriting typically includes due diligence of the borrower and the
applicable industry of the borrower, analysis of the borrower’s available financial information, identification and
analysis of the various sources of repayment and identification of the primary risk attributes. Stress testing the
borrower’s financial capacity, adherence to loan documentation requirements, and assigning credit risk grades
using internally developed scorecards are also used to help quantify the risk when appropriate. Underwriting
parameters also include loan-to-value ratios (“LTVs”) which vary depending on collateral type, use of guaranties,
loan agreement requirements, and other recommended terms such as equity requirements, amortization, and
maturity. Approval decisions also consider various financial ratios and performance measures of the borrowers,
such as cash flow and balance sheet leverage, liquidity, coverage of fixed charges, and working capital.
Additionally, approval decisions consider the capital structure of the borrower, sponsorship, and quality/value of
collateral. Generally, guideline and policy exceptions are identified and mitigated during the approval process.

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Pricing of C&I loans is based upon the determined credit risk specific to the individual borrower. These loans
typically have variable rates tied to the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the prime rate of interest plus
or minus the appropriate margin.

The C&I portfolio was $9.0 billion on December 31, 2014, and is comprised of loans used for general business
purposes and primarily composed of relationship customers in Tennessee and other selected markets that are
managed within the regional bank. Typical products include working capital lines of credit, term loan financing of
owner-occupied real estate and fixed assets, and trade credit enhancement through letters of credit.

The following table provides the composition of the C&I portfolio by industry as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
For purposes of this disclosure, industries are determined based on the North American Industry Classification
System (“NAICS”) industry codes used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the
collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Table 13 – C&I Loan Portfolio by Industry

(Dollars in thousands)

Amount

Percent

Amount

Percent

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Industry:
Finance & insurance
Loans to mortgage companies
Healthcare
Wholesale trade
Manufacturing
Public Administration
Real estate rental & leasing (a)
Retail trade
Other (transportation, education, arts,

entertainment, etc) (b)

Total C&I loan portfolio

$1,977,441
1,163,018
773,622
733,262
701,538
560,274
556,096
508,418

2,033,617

$9,007,286

22%
13
9
8
8
6
6
6

22

100%

$1,748,746
790,609
789,088
637,371
684,591
364,827
514,187
492,728

1,901,429

$7,923,576

22%
10
10
8
9
5
6
6

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100%

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) Leasing, rental of real estate, equipment, and goods.
(b) Industries in this category each comprise less than 5 percent for 2014 and 2013.

As of December 31, 2014, finance and insurance, the largest component, represents 22 percent of the C&I
portfolio. The balances of loans to mortgage companies were 13 percent of the C&I portfolio and include volumes
related to both home purchase and refinance activity. This portfolio class, which generally fluctuates with mortgage
rates, includes commercial lines of credit to qualified mortgage companies exclusively for the temporary
warehousing of eligible mortgage loans prior to the borrower’s sale of those mortgage loans to third party investors.
Generally, lending to mortgage lenders increases when there is a decline in mortgage rates and decreases when
rates rise. Significant loan concentrations are considered to exist for a financial institution when there are loans to
numerous borrowers engaged in similar activities that would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or
other conditions. 35 percent of FHN’s C&I portfolio (Finance and Insurance plus Loans to Mortgage Companies)
could be affected by items that uniquely impact the financial services industry. Except as discussed under
“Finance and Insurance” or above, on December 31, 2014, FHN did not have any other concentrations of C&I
loans in any single industry of 10 percent or more of total loans.

Finance and Insurance
The finance and insurance component of the C&I portfolio, which includes bank-related loans and TRUPs (i.e.,
long term unsecured loans to bank and insurance-related businesses), has been stressed over the last few years
but has seen the stronger borrowers stabilize as there have been upgrades and payoffs within the TRUPs and
bank stock portfolio. Finance and Insurance also includes approximately $923 million of asset-based lending to
consumer financing companies which have accounted for the growth in the finance and insurance component in
2014.

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TRUPs lending was originally extended as a form of “bridge” financing to participants in the pooled trust preferred
securitization program offered primarily to smaller banking (generally less than $15 billion in total assets) and
insurance institutions through FHN’s capital markets business. Origination of TRUPs lending ceased in early 2008.
Individual TRUPs are re-graded at least quarterly as part of FHN’s commercial loan review process. Typically, the
terms of these loans include a prepayment option after a 5 year initial term (with possible triggers of early
activation), have a scheduled 30 year balloon payoff, and include an option to defer interest for up to 20
consecutive quarters. As of December 31, 2014, two TRUPs relationships (one bank and one insurance) were on
interest deferral, down from five at year-end 2013, with the decrease due to both sales and payoffs.

Underwriting of other loans to financial institutions generally includes onsite due diligence, review of the customer’s
policies and strategies, assessment of management, assessment of the relevant markets, a comprehensive
assessment of the loan portfolio, and a review of the ALLL. Additionally, the underwriting analysis includes a focus
on the customer’s capital ratios, profitability, loan loss coverage ratios, and regulatory status.

As of December 31, 2014, the UPB of trust preferred loans totaled $364.9 million ($208.6 million of bank TRUPs
and $156.3 million of insurance TRUPs) with the UPB of other bank-related loans totaling $75.0 million. Inclusive
of a remaining lower of cost or market (“LOCOM”) valuation allowance on TRUPs of $26.2 million, total reserves
(ALLL plus the LOCOM) for TRUPs and other bank-related loans were $30.9 million or 7 percent of outstanding
UPB.

C&I Asset Quality Trends
During 2014, performance of the C&I portfolio continued to improve although at a slower pace than in 2013, with
continued positive shifts in the risk rating assignments and lower loss rates. Due to aggregate portfolio
improvement, the ALLL declined $19.4 million to $67.0 million as of December 31, 2014, and the allowance as a
percentage of period-end loans declined to .74 percent in 2014 from 1.09 percent in 2013. The decline was
related to a lower ALLL because of aggregate improvement from a year ago within the regional bank and reduction
of TRUPs loans within the non-strategic segment that were on interest deferral from a year ago. Net charge-offs in
the C&I portfolio remained at historically low levels in both 2014 and 2013, with net charge-offs remaining
relatively flat at $10.8 million for 2014 as compared to $10.4 million for 2013. Net charge-offs as a percentage of
average loans remained at .13 percent for both 2014 and 2013. Nonperforming C&I loans decreased $47.2 million
to $32.6 million as of December 31, 2014. Regional bank nonperforming C&I loans decreased $23.1 million or
53 percent in 2014 while non-strategic nonperforming C&I loans decreased $24.1 million or 67 percent in 2014
because of the resolution of four TRUPs loans in 2014 that were on interest deferral on December 31, 2013.
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of period-end loans decreased to .36 percent in 2014 as compared to
1.01 percent in 2013. Accruing loans thirty or more days past due as a percentage of period-end loans improved
to .05 percent in 2014 from .13 percent in 2013.

Commercial Real Estate
The CRE portfolio was $1.3 billion on December 31, 2014. The CRE portfolio includes both financings for
commercial construction and nonconstruction loans. This portfolio is segregated between the income producing
commercial real estate (“CRE”) class which contains loans, lines, and letters of credit to commercial real estate
developers for the construction and mini-permanent financing of income-producing real estate, and the residential
CRE class. Subcategories of income CRE consist of multi-family (30 percent), retail (24 percent), office
(15 percent), industrial (12 percent), hospitality (8 percent), land/land development (4 percent), and other
(7 percent). Nearly all of the income CRE class was originated through and continues to be managed by the
regional bank. The income CRE portfolio continued showing improvement as property stabilization and strong
sponsors have consistently affected positive performance. FHN does not capitalize interest or fund interest on
distressed properties.

The residential CRE class includes loans to residential builders and developers for the purpose of constructing
single-family detached homes, condominiums, and town homes. Active residential CRE lending within the regional
banking footprint is minimal with nearly all new originations limited to tactical advances to facilitate workout
strategies with existing clients and selected new transactions with “strategic” clients. FHN considers a “strategic”

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residential CRE borrower as a homebuilder within the regional banking footprint who remained profitable during the
down cycle.

Income CRE loans are underwritten in accordance with credit policies and underwriting guidelines that are
reviewed at least annually and revised as necessary based on market conditions. Loans are underwritten based
upon project type, size, location, sponsorship, and other market-specific data. Generally, minimum requirements for
equity, debt service coverage ratios (“DSCRs”), and level of pre-leasing activity are established based on perceived
risk in each subcategory. Loan-to-value (value is defined as the lower of cost or market) limits are set below
regulatory prescribed ceilings and generally range between 50 and 80 percent depending on underlying product
set. Term and amortization requirements are set based on prudent standards for interim real estate lending. Equity
requirements are established based on the quality and liquidity of the primary source of repayment. For example,
more equity would be required for a speculative construction project or land loan than for a property fully leased to
a credit tenant or a roster of tenants. Typically, a borrower must have at least 10 percent of cost invested in a
project before FHN will fund loan dollars. Income properties are required to achieve a DSCR greater than or equal
to 120 percent at inception or stabilization of the project based on loan amortization and a minimum underwriting
(interest) rate. Some product types require a higher DSCR ranging from 125 percent to 150 percent of the debt
service requirement. Variability depends on borrower versus non-borrower tenancy, lease structure, property type,
and quality. A proprietary minimum underwriting interest rate is used to calculate compliance with underwriting
standards. Generally, specific levels of pre-leasing must be met for construction loans on income properties. A
global cash flow analysis is performed at the borrower and guarantor level. The majority of the portfolio is on a
floating rate basis tied to appropriate spreads over LIBOR.

The credit administration and ongoing monitoring consists of multiple internal control processes. Construction loans
are closed and administered by a centralized control unit. Underwriters and credit approval personnel stress the
borrower’s/project’s financial capacity utilizing numerous economic attributes such as interest rates, vacancy, and
discount rates. Key information is captured from the various portfolios and then stressed at the aggregate level.
Results are utilized to assist with the assessment of the adequacy of the ALLL and to steer portfolio management
strategies.

CRE Asset Quality Trends
The CRE portfolio showed overall improvement in 2014 as market conditions continued to improve. Total CRE
loans increased $144.4 million or 13 percent in 2014 while delinquencies decreased $8.4 million (83 percent) to
$1.7 million as of December 31, 2014. Delinquencies as a percentage of period-end loans improved seventy-six
basis points to .14 percent at December 31, 2014 from .90 percent at December 31, 2013. Nonperforming loans
within the CRE portfolio improved to 1.20 percent in 2014 from 1.60 percent in 2013. In both 2014 and 2013,
FHN recognized net recoveries as charge-offs were at historical lows. As of December 31, 2014 the allowance for
the CRE portfolio included $3.1 million of reserves specifically allocated for PCI loans.

RETAIL LOAN PORTFOLIOS

Consumer Real Estate
The consumer real estate portfolio was $5.0 billion on December 31, 2014, and is primarily composed of home
equity lines and installment loans including restricted balances (loans consolidated per amendments to ASC 810).
The largest geographical concentrations of balances as of December 31, 2014, are in Tennessee (59 percent) and
California (9 percent) with no other state representing greater than 3 percent of the portfolio. At December 31,
2014, approximately 56 percent of the consumer real estate portfolio was in a first lien position. At origination, the
weighted average FICO score of this portfolio was 743 and refreshed FICO scores averaged 736 as of
December 31, 2014. Generally, performance of this portfolio is affected by life events that affect borrowers’
finances, the level of unemployment and home prices.

HELOCs comprise $2.5 billion of the consumer real estate portfolio. FHN’s HELOCs typically have a 5 or 10 year
draw period followed by a 15 or 10 year repayment period, respectively. During the draw period, a borrower is able
to draw on the line and is only required to make interest payments. The line is automatically frozen if a borrower
becomes 45 days or more past due on payments. Once the draw period has concluded, the line is closed and the

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borrower is required to make both principal and interest payments monthly until the loan matures. The principal
payment is fully amortizing, but payment amounts will adjust when variable rates reset to reflect changes in the
prime rate.

As of December 31, 2014, approximately 74 percent of FHN’s HELOCs are in the draw period. Based on when
draw periods are scheduled to end, it is expected that $1.3 billion, or 69 percent of HELOCs currently in the draw
period will have entered the repayment period during the next 60 months. Delinquencies and charge-off rates for
HELOCs that have entered the repayment period are initially higher than HELOCs still in the draw period because
of the increased minimum payment requirement; however, after some seasoning, performance of these loans
begins to stabilize. The home equity lines of the consumer real estate portfolio are being monitored closely for
those nearing the end of the draw period and borrowers are being contacted proactively early in the process. The
following table shows the HELOCs currently in the draw period and expected timing of conversion to the repayment
period.

Table 14 – HELOC Draw To Repayment Schedule

(Dollars in thousands)

Months remaining in draw period:
0-12
13-24
25-36
37-48
49-60
>60

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Repayment
Amount

Percent

Repayment
Amount

Percent

$ 386,598
275,842
310,206
179,020
100,428
574,665

21% $ 258,889
422,729
15
303,030
17
346,977
10
200,680
6
632,486
31

12%
20
14
16
9
29

Total

$1,826,759

100% $2,164,791

100%

Underwriting
To obtain a consumer real estate loan, the loan applicant(s) in most cases must first meet a minimum qualifying
FICO score. Applicants must also have the financial capacity (or available income) to service the debt by not
exceeding a calculated Debt-to-Income (“DTI”) ratio. The amount of the loan is limited to a percentage of the
lesser of the current value or sales price of the collateral. For the majority of loans in this portfolio, underwriting
decisions are made through a centralized loan underwriting center. Minimum FICO score requirements are
established by management for both loans secured by real estate as well as non-real estate loans. Management
also establishes maximum loan amounts, loan-to-value ratios, and DTI ratios for each consumer real estate
product. Identified guideline and policy exceptions require established mitigating factors that have been approved
for use by Credit Risk Management.

In the past, FHN originated real estate secured consumer loans with low or reduced documentation. FHN generally
defines low or reduced documentation loans, sometimes called “stated income” or “stated” loans, as any loan
originated with anything less than pay stubs, personal financial statements, and tax returns from potential
borrowers. Beginning in 2012, FHN no longer originates stated income, or low or reduced documentation real
estate secured loans except on an exception basis when mitigating factors are present.

HELOC interest rates are variable but only adjust in connection with movements in the index rate to which the line
is tied. Such loans can have elevated risks of default–particularly in a rising interest rate environment potentially
stressing borrower capacity to repay the loan at the higher interest rate. FHN’s current underwriting practice
requires HELOC borrowers to qualify based on a fully indexed, fully amortized payment methodology. If the first
mortgage loan is a non-traditional mortgage, the DTI calculation is based on a fully amortizing first mortgage
payment. Prior to 2008, FHN’s underwriting guidelines required borrowers to qualify at an interest rate that was
200 basis points above the note rate. This mitigated risk to FHN in the event of a sharp rise in interest rates over
a relatively short time horizon.

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HELOC Portfolio Risk Management
FHN performs continuous HELOC account review processes in order to identify higher-risk home equity lines and
initiate preventative and corrective actions. The reviews consider a number of account activity patterns and
characteristics such as the number of times delinquent within recent periods, changes in credit bureau score since
origination, score degradation, performance of the first lien, and account utilization. In accordance with FHN’s
interpretation of regulatory guidance, FHN may block future draws on accounts and/or lower account limits in order
to mitigate risk of loss to FHN.

Consumer Real Estate Asset Quality Trends
Overall, performance of the consumer real estate portfolio was relatively stable in 2014 when compared with 2013.
The ALLL decreased $13.8 million to $113.0 million in 2014 as a $14.5 million decrease in the allowance within
the non-strategic segment was partially offset by increased reserves within the regional bank, reflecting loan growth.
The allowance as a percentage of loans was 2.24 percent of loans as of December 31, 2014 compared to 2.38
percent as of December 31, 2013. The balance of nonperforming loans was $120.6 million and $117.6 million as
of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. A majority of the increase in nonperforming loans is attributable to
the non-strategic segment. Loans delinquent 30 or more days and still accruing declined to 1.10 percent of the
consumer real estate portfolio in 2014 from 1.13 percent in 2013 primarily due to runoff of the non-strategic
segment and new originations within the bank to stronger borrowers, loss mitigation activities and improved overall
performance. The net charge-offs ratio decreased 52 basis points to .43 percent of average loans in 2014. The
decline in net charge-offs was related to improved borrower performance as well as stronger underlying collateral
values and enhanced recovery efforts.

Permanent Mortgage
The permanent mortgage portfolio was $.5 billion on December 31, 2014. This portfolio is primarily composed of
jumbo mortgages and one-time-close (“OTC”) completed construction loans that were originated through legacy
businesses. Approximately 25 percent of loan balances are in California, but the remainder of the portfolio is
somewhat geographically diverse. Natural run-off contributed to a majority of the net $123.3 million decrease in
portfolio balances from 2013.

The ALLL decreased $3.4 million to $19.1 million as of December 31, 2014. TDR reserves comprise a significant
majority of the ALLL for the permanent mortgage portfolio. Accruing delinquencies decreased by $8.1 million to
$9.3 million. NPLs decreased by $4.1 million to $34.1 million in 2014 from 2013, although NPLs as a percentage
of loans increased to 6.32 percent from 5.76 percent. Net charge-offs decreased $3.9 million to $3.6 million
during 2014.

Credit Card and Other
The credit card and other portfolios were $.4 billion on December 31, 2014, and primarily include credit card
receivables, other consumer-related credits, and automobile loans. The allowance increased to $14.7 million as of
December 31, 2014 from $7.5 million in 2013 and was largely to address trends in delinquencies, net charge-offs,
and certain asset quality ratios compared to a year ago. In 2014, FHN charged-off $11.8 million of credit card and
other consumer loans compared with $8.7 million during 2013. Loans 30 days or more delinquent increased from
1.35 percent in 2013 to 1.42 percent in 2014.

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The following table provides additional asset quality data by loan portfolio:

Table 15 – Asset Quality by Portfolio

Key Portfolio Details
C&I
Period-end loans ($ millions)
30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Commercial Real Estate
Period-end loans ($ millions)
30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %

Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Consumer Real Estate
Period-end loans ($ millions) (b)

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL % (c)
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Permanent Mortgage
Period-end loans ($ millions) (d)
30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Credit Card and Other
Period-end loans ($ millions)
30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %

Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

December 31

2014

2013

2012

$9,007

$7,924

$8,797

0.05%
0.36
0.13
0.74%
6.19x

0.13%
1.01
0.13
1.09%
8.27x

0.22%
1.39
0.25
1.09%
4.87x

$1,278

$1,133

$1,168

0.14%
1.20
NM

1.45%
NM

0.90%
1.60
NM

0.94%
NM

0.39%
3.90
1.19

1.71%
1.29x

$5,048

$5,333

$5,689

1.10%
2.39
0.43
2.24%
5.01x

1.13%
2.20
0.95
2.38%
2.43x

1.36%
1.13
2.23
2.27%
0.99x

$ 539

$ 662

$ 766

1.72%
6.32
0.60
3.55%
5.34x

2.62%
5.76
1.00
3.40%
3.01x

2.28%
4.27
1.33
3.26%
2.36x

$ 358

$ 337

$ 289

1.42%
0.21
3.39

4.11%
1.25x

1.35%
0.42
2.78

2.22%
0.86x

1.45%
0.59
3.36

2.39%
0.73x

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
NM - Not meaningful
Loans are expressed net of unearned income.
(a) 30+ Delinquency % includes all accounts delinquent more than one month and still accruing interest.
(b) 2014, 2013, and 2012, include $76.8 million, $333.8 million, and $402.4 million of restricted and secured real estate loans, respectively.
(c) 2013 NPL levels affected by the impact of placing second liens on nonaccrual based on third party data obtained on the performance

status of non-FHN serviced first liens beginning in second quarter 2013. 2012 NPL levels affected by placing discharged bankruptcies and
current second liens behind FHN-serviced first liens with performance issues on nonaccrual relative to 2011.
(d) 2013 and 2012, include $11.2 million, and $13.2 million of restricted and secured real estate loans, respectively.

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Allowance for Loan Losses
Management’s policy is to maintain the ALLL at a level sufficient to absorb estimated probable incurred losses in
the loan portfolio. The total allowance for loan losses decreased 8 percent to $232.4 million on December 31,
2014, from $253.8 million on December 31, 2013. The allowance attributable to individually impaired loans was
$63.6 million compared to $77.3 million on December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. FHN also had $3.2
million of reserves associated with PCI loans as of December 31, 2014 compared to $0.8 million as of December
31, 2013. Continued aggregate improvement in borrowers’ financial conditions in 2014, improvement in economic
conditions, run-off on the non-strategic portfolios, and proactive management of problem credits contributed to the
decline in the ALLL from a year ago. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans, net of unearned income,
decreased to 1.43 percent on December 31, 2014, from 1.65 percent on December 31, 2013.

The provision for loan losses is the charge to earnings necessary to maintain the ALLL at a sufficient level
reflecting management’s estimate of probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses
decreased 51 percent to $27.0 million in 2014 from $55.0 million in 2013. On a consolidated basis, credit quality
continued to improve from a year ago due to overall improvement in the commercial portfolio and stabilization of
consumer real estate portfolios although the smaller-balance credit card and other portfolio had higher
delinquencies and net charge-offs in 2014.

FHN expects asset quality trends to be relatively stable in 2015. That expectation depends upon a continued
economic recovery, among other things, which may or may not occur. The C&I portfolio is expected to continue to
show stable trends but short-term variability (both positive and negative) is possible. The CRE portfolio should be
relatively stable as FHN has observed property values stabilizing. The remaining non-strategic consumer real estate
and permanent mortgage portfolios should continue to steadily wind down. Continued stabilization in performance
of the consumer real estate portfolio assumes an ongoing economic recovery as consumer delinquency and loss
rates are correlated with unemployment trends, and strength of the housing market.

Consolidated Net Charge-offs
Net charge-offs were $48.4 million in 2014 compared to $78.2 million in 2013. The ALLL was 4.81 times net
charge-offs for 2014 compared with 3.25 times net charge-offs for 2013 and the net charge-offs to average loans
ratio decreased from .50 percent in 2013 to .31 percent in 2014 due to a 38 percent decline in net charge-offs.

Commercial loan net charge-offs were $10.4 million in 2014 compared to $9.7 million in 2013 as commercial net
charge-offs remain at historically low levels.

Consolidated net charge-offs in the retail portfolios declined $30.5 million in 2014. Net charge-offs of consumer
real estate loans declined $29.7 million to $22.6 million in 2014, with all of the decline attributable to the non-
strategic segment which more than offset a $2.0 million increase of net charge-offs within the regional bank. The
decline was due in part to improvement in the portfolio, stabilizing collateral values, and enhanced recovery efforts.
Permanent mortgage net charge-offs declined $3.9 million and credit card and other net charge-offs increased
$3.1 million from a year ago.

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The following table provides consolidated asset quality information for the years 2010 through 2014:

Table 16 – Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses and Charge-offs

(Dollars in thousands)

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
Adjustment due to amendments of ASC 810
Provision for loan losses
Charge-offs:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate
Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
OTC
Credit card and other
Total charge-offs

Recoveries:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate
Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
OTC
Credit card and other
Total recoveries
Net charge-offs

Ending balance

Reserve for unfunded commitments
Total of allowance for loan losses and reserve for

unfunded commitments

Loans and commitments:
Total period end loans, net of unearned
Insured retail residential and construction

loans (a)

Loans excluding insured loans

Remaining unfunded commitments
Average loans, net of unearned

Reserve Rates
Total commercial loans
Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

Consumer real estate

Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

Permanent mortgage

Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

OTC (Consumer Residential Construction Loans)

Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

Credit card and other

Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

$

$

253,809
-
27,000

20,492
3,741
45,391
5,891
3,895
11,036
90,446

9,666
4,150
22,824
2,314
892
2,239
42,085
48,361

$

276,963
-
55,000

22,936
3,502
73,642
9,934
-
11,404
121,418

12,487
4,275
21,360
2,473
127
2,542
43,264
78,154

$

$

232,448

4,770

$

$

253,809

3,017

$

$

384,351
-
78,000

30,887
19,977
147,918
13,604
452
12,172
225,010

11,151
4,475
17,770
3,024
295
2,907
39,622
185,388

276,963

4,145

$

$

$

664,799
-
44,000

76,728
41,147
164,922
75,218
5,236
14,017
377,268

16,562
11,047
16,019
5,375
327
3,490
52,820
324,448

384,351

6,945

$

$

$

896,914
24,578
270,000

97,272
127,323
233,269
71,113
30,609
16,955
576,541

11,630
13,030
16,300
1,658
4,162
3,068
49,848
526,693

664,799

14,253

237,218

256,826

281,108

391,296

679,052

$16,230,166

$15,389,074

$16,708,582

$16,397,127

$16,782,572

5,674
$16,224,492

$ 7,309,136
$15,520,972

18,147
$15,370,927

40,672
$16,667,910

99,024
$16,298,103

174,621
$16,607,951

$ 7,469,553
$15,726,374

$ 7,993,218
$16,205,403

$ 7,435,228
$16,056,818

$ 7,903,537
$17,131,798

0.83%
63

1.07%
59

1.17%
60

1.98%
57

4.38%
54

2.24
31

3.55
3

*
*

4.11
2

2.38
35

3.40
4

*
*

2.23
2

2.27
34

3.26
4

*
*

2.40
2

1.66
1.66
1.14
1.49x

2.80
36

3.16
5

9.24
*

2.44
2

2.34
2.36
2.02
1.18x

3.04
38

5.69
6

22.80
*

2.90
2

3.96
4.00
3.07
1.26x

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Allowance and net charge-off ratios
Allowance to total loans
Allowance to total loans excluding insured loans
Net charge-offs to average loans
Allowance to net charge-offs
* Amount is less than one percent.
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) Whole-loans insurance has been obtained on certain retail residential and construction loans.

1.65
1.65
0.50
3.25x

1.43
1.43
0.31
4.81x

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Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming loans are loans placed on nonaccrual status if it becomes evident that full collection of principal
and interest is at risk, impairment has been recognized as a partial charge-off of principal balance, or on a case-
by-case basis if FHN continues to receive payments but there are atypical loan structures or other borrower-
specific issues. Included in nonaccruals are loans in which FHN continues to receive payments, including
residential real estate loans where the borrower has been discharged of personal obligation through bankruptcy and
second liens, regardless of delinquency status, behind first liens that are 90 or more days past due or are TDRs.
These, along with foreclosed real estate, excluding foreclosed real estate from government insured mortgages,
represent nonperforming assets (“NPAs”).

Total nonperforming assets (including NPLs HFS) decreased to $241.5 million on December 31, 2014, from
$361.9 million on December 31, 2013. Nonperforming assets (excluding NPLs HFS) decreased to $233.9 million
on December 31, 2014, from $300.8 million on December 31, 2013. The nonperforming assets ratio
(nonperforming assets excluding NPLs HFS to total period-end loans plus foreclosed real estate and other assets)
decreased to 1.44 percent in 2014 from 1.95 percent in 2013 due to a 22 percent decline in portfolio
nonperforming assets in 2014. Portfolio nonperforming loans declined $51.6 million to $203.4 million on
December 31, 2014, largely driven by improvement in the C&I portfolio.

Nonperforming C&I loans decreased to $32.6 million in 2014 from $79.8 million in 2013. Resolutions of TRUPS
loans contributed $33.3 million of the year-over-year decline. The remaining decline was in the regional bank due
to resolutions on larger loans and regular payments on smaller loans. The inflow into NPLs has also slowed down
considerably. Commercial real estate NPLs decreased $2.7 million to $15.4 million in 2014. Consumer
nonperforming loans decreased to $155.5 million from $157.2 million in 2013, mainly due to the decline in the
permanent mortgage portfolio. Nonperforming loans classified as HFS decreased $53.5 million to $7.6 million on
December 31, 2014 primarily due to the sale of mortgage loans HFS in 2014. Loans in HFS are recorded at
elected fair value or lower of cost or market and do not carry reserves.

The ratio of ALLL to NPLs in the loan portfolio increased to 1.14 times in 2014 compared to 1.00 times in 2013,
driven by lower nonperforming loans. Certain nonperforming loans in both the commercial and consumer portfolios
are deemed collateral-dependent and are charged down to an estimate of collateral value less costs to sell.
Because loss content has been recognized through a partial charge-off, typically reserves are not recorded.
Additionally, a majority of FHN’s loans in held-for-sale are accounted for under the fair value option. As a result,
losses related to nonperforming HFS loans have been recognized by FHN directly through the income statement.

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Table 17 – Nonaccrual/Nonperforming Loans, Foreclosed Assets, and Other Disclosures (a)

(Dollars in thousands)

Consumer:

Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other (b)

Total consumer

Commercial:

2014

2013

December 31
2012

2011

2010

$120,632
34,078
763

$117,598
38,171
1,397

$ 64,445
32,721
1,698

$ 38,776
35,989
2,141

$ 35,451
125,718
19,276

155,473

157,166

98,864

76,906

180,445

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate

Total commercial

32,610
15,356

47,966

79,759
18,101

97,860

122,600
45,570

162,229
114,965

213,993
252,467

168,170

277,194

466,460

Total nonperforming loans (c) (d)

203,439

255,026

267,034

354,100

646,905

Nonperforming loans held-for-sale (d)
Foreclosed real estate and other assets
Foreclosed real estate from GNMA loans

Total foreclosed real estate and other assets

7,643
30,430
9,492

39,922

61,139
45,753
25,809

71,562

51,385
41,767
18,923

60,690

46,651
68,885
16,360

85,245

41,546
110,536
14,865

125,401

Total nonperforming assets (d) (e)

$241,512

$361,918

$360,186

$469,636

$798,987

Troubled debt restructurings (f):
Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans (d) (g)

$231,109
100,152

$246,894
105,409

$243,884
114,138

$206,210
72,798

$144,252
116,191

Total troubled debt restructurings (f)

$331,261

$352,303

$358,022

$279,008

$260,443

Ratios:

Allowance to nonperforming loans in the loan portfolio (d)
NPL % (d) (h)
NPA % (d) (i)

1.14x
1.25%
1.44%

1.00x
1.66%
1.95%

1.04x
1.60%
1.84%

1.09x
2.16%
2.57%

1.03x
3.85%
4.48%

(a) Balances do not include PCI loans even though the customer may be contractually past due. PCI loans were recorded at fair value upon

acquisition and accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loan.

(b) Nonperforming loans in this category are primarily one-time-close construction loans.
(c) Under the original terms of the loans, estimated interest income would have been approximately $10 million, $14 million, and $14 million

during 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

(d) Excludes loans that are 90 or more days past due and still accruing interest.
(e) Balances do not include PCI loans or government-insured foreclosed real estate.
(f) Excludes TDRs that are classified as held-for-sale nearly all of which are accounted for under the fair value option.
(g) Amounts also included in nonperforming loans above.
(h) Nonperforming loans in the loan portfolio to total period end loans.
(i) Nonperforming assets related to the loan portfolio to total loans plus foreclosed assets exclusive of government-insured foreclosed real estate

The following table provides nonperforming loans both before and after partial charge-offs, LOCOM, and negative
fair value adjustments previously taken as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Table 18 – Nonperforming Loans

(Dollars in thousands)

Held-to-maturity:
Gross nonperforming loans
Less: Partial charge-offs
Less: LOCOM

Net nonperforming loans

Held-for-sale:
Gross nonperforming loans
Less: Fair value mark
Less: LOCOM

Net nonperforming loans

Total net nonperforming loans including held-for-sale

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December 31

2014

2013

$272,367
(68,314)
(614)

$335,461
(77,189)
(3,246)

$203,439

$255,026

$ 14,211
(6,529)
(39)

$136,079
(73,070)
(1,870)

$

7,643

$ 61,139

$211,082

$316,165

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Table 19 provides an activity rollforward of foreclosed real estate balances for December 31, 2014 and 2013. The
balance of foreclosed real estate, exclusive of inventory from government insured mortgages, decreased to $30.4
million as of December 31, 2014, from $45.8 million as of December 31, 2013 as FHN has continued efforts to
avoid foreclosures by restructuring loans and working with borrowers while also executing sales of existing
foreclosed assets. Additionally property values have stabilized which also affect the balance of foreclosed real
estate. Negative adjustments to the fair value of foreclosed assets decreased $1.5 million between the periods to
$3.5 million for December 31, 2014. See the discussion of Foreclosure Practices in the Market Uncertainties and
Prospective Trends section of MD&A for information regarding the impact on FHN.

Table 19 – Rollforward of Foreclosed Real Estate

(Dollars in thousands)

Beginning balance (a)
Valuation adjustments
New foreclosed property
Acquired foreclosed property (b)
Capitalized expenses
Disposals:

Single transactions
Bulk sales

Ending balance, December 31 (a)

2014

2013

$ 45,753
(3,465)
20,877
-
27

$ 41,767
(4,987)
23,340
22,364
23

(31,440)
(1,322)

(34,544)
(2,210)

$ 30,430

$ 45,753

(a) Excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.
(b) Foreclosed assets were acquired through the MNB acquisition in second quarter 2013.

Past Due Loans and Potential Problem Assets

Past due loans are loans contractually past due as to interest or principal payments, but which have not yet been
put on nonaccrual status. Loans in the portfolio that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing decreased to
$25.2 million on December 31, 2014, from $32.3 million on December 31, 2013. The decrease was driven
primarily by consumer real estate and C&I. Loans 30 to 89 days past due decreased $19.8 million to $50.5 million
on December 31, 2014. The decline in loans past due 30-89 days is largely attributable to the commercial real
estate, C&I, and permanent mortgage portfolios because of aggregate improved performance and loss mitigation
activities. These decreases were somewhat offset by an increase in delinquencies within the consumer real estate
and credit card and other portfolios.

Potential problem assets represent those assets where information about possible credit problems of borrowers has
caused management to have serious doubts about the borrower’s ability to comply with present repayment terms.
This definition is believed to be substantially consistent with the standards established by the OCC for loans
classified as substandard. Potential problem assets in the loan portfolio, which includes loans past due 90 days or
more and still accruing, were $267.8 million on December 31, 2014, and $343.4 million on December 31, 2013.
The current expectation of losses from potential problem assets has been included in management’s analysis for
assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

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Table 20 – Accruing Delinquencies and Other Credit Disclosures

(Dollars in thousands)

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

December 31

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing (a) (b):
Consumer:

Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total consumer

Commercial:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate

Total commercial

$ 16,695
5,640
2,025

$ 21,484
6,129
1,763

$ 30,403
9,592
1,833

$ 37,625
12,415
1,502

$

24,360

29,376

41,828

51,542

770
115

885

1,810
1,078

2,888

422
-

422

234
-

234

47,937
29,367
1,758

79,062

182
-

182

Total loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing (a) (b)

$ 25,245

$ 32,264

$ 42,250

$ 51,776

$

79,244

Loans 30 to 89 days past due
Loans 30 to 89 days past due – guaranteed (c)
Loans held-for-sale 30 to 89 days past due
Loans held-for-sale 30 to 89 days past due – guaranteed

portion (c)

Loans held-for-sale 90 days past due (b)
Loans held-for-sale 90 days past due – guaranteed

portion (b) (c)

$ 50,531
175
6,895

$ 70,298
187
14,538

$ 80,893
47
15,333

$110,813
67
7,591

$ 173,233
3,801
8,646

6,013
25,455

11,660
37,599

12,986
34,002

6,108
42,308

3,490
33,409

24,255
$267,797

35,118
$343,359

31,699
$496,308

36,299
$729,421

26,790
$1,144,185

Potential problem assets (d)
(a) Excludes loans classified as held-for-sale.
(b) Amounts are not included in nonperforming/nonaccrual loans.
(c) Guaranteed loans include FHA, VA, and GNMA loans repurchased through the GNMA buyout program.
(d) Includes past due loans.

Troubled Debt Restructuring and Loan Modifications
As part of FHN’s ongoing risk management practices, FHN attempts to work with borrowers when appropriate to
extend or modify loan terms to better align with their current ability to repay. Extensions and modifications to loans
are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines which conform to regulatory guidance. Each
occurrence is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately. In a situation where an economic concession
has been granted to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty, FHN identifies and reports that loan as a
Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”). FHN considers regulatory guidelines when restructuring loans to ensure that
prudent lending practices are followed. As such, qualification criteria and payment terms consider the borrower’s
current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan. Additionally, FHN structures loan
modifications to amortize the debt within a reasonable period of time. See Note 4 – Loans for further discussion
regarding TDRs.

Commercial Loan Modifications
As part of FHN’s credit risk management governance processes, the Loan Rehab and Recovery Department
(“LRRD”) is responsible for managing most commercial relationships with borrowers whose financial condition has
deteriorated to such an extent that the credits are being considered for impairment, classified as substandard or
worse, placed on nonaccrual status, foreclosed or in process of foreclosure, or in active or contemplated litigation.
LRRD has the authority and responsibility to enter into workout and/or rehabilitation agreements with troubled
commercial borrowers in order to mitigate and/or minimize the amount of credit losses recognized from these
problem assets. The range of commercial workout strategies utilized by LRRD to mitigate the likelihood of loan
losses is commensurate with the degree of commercial credit quality deterioration. While every circumstance is
different, LRRD will generally use forbearance agreements (generally 6-12 months) as an element of commercial
loan workouts, which include reduced interest rates, reduced payments, release of guarantor, or entering into short
sale agreements. Senior credit management tracks classified loans and performs periodic reviews of such assets to
understand FHN’s interest in the borrower, the most recent financial results of the borrower, and the associated
loss mitigation approaches and/or exit plans that have been developed for those relationships. After initial
identification, relationship managers prepare regular updates for review and discussion by more senior business
line and credit officers.

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The individual impairment assessments completed on commercial loans in accordance with the Accounting
Standards Codification Topic related to Troubled Debt Restructurings (“ASC 310-40”) include loans classified as
TDRs as well as loans that may have been modified yet not classified as TDRs by management. For example, a
modification of loan terms that management would generally not consider to be a TDR could be a temporary
extension of maturity to allow a borrower to complete an asset sale whereby the proceeds of such transaction are
to be paid to satisfy the outstanding debt. Additionally, a modification that extends the term of a loan but does not
involve reduction of principal or accrued interest, in which the interest rate is adjusted to reflect current market
rates for similarly situated borrowers, is not considered a TDR. Nevertheless, each assessment will take into
account any modified terms and will be comprehensive to ensure appropriate impairment assessment. If individual
impairment is identified, management will either hold specific reserves on the amount of impairment, or, if the loan
is collateral dependent, write down the carrying amount of the asset to the net realizable value of the collateral.

Consumer Loan Modifications
Although FHN does not currently participate in any of the loan modification programs sponsored by the U.S.
government, FHN does modify consumer loans using the parameters of Home Affordable Modification Program
(“HAMP”). Generally, a majority of loans modified under any such proprietary programs are classified as TDRs.

Within the HELOC and R/E installment loan classes of the consumer portfolio segment, TDRs are typically modified
by reducing the interest rate (in increments of 25 basis points to a minimum of 1 percent for up to 5 years) and a
possible maturity date extension to reach an affordable housing debt ratio. Permanent mortgage TDRs are typically
modified by reducing the interest rate (in increments of 25 basis points to a minimum of 2 percent for up to 5
years) and a possible maturity date extension to reach an affordable housing debt ratio. After 5 years the interest
rate steps up 1 percent every year thereafter until it reaches the Freddie Mac Weekly Survey Rate cap. Contractual
maturities may be extended to 40 years on permanent mortgages and to 30 years for consumer real estate loans.
Within the credit card class of the consumer portfolio segment, TDRs are typically modified through either a short-
term credit card hardship program or a longer-term credit card workout program. In the credit card hardship
program, borrowers may be granted rate and payment reductions for 6 months to 1 year. In the credit card
workout program, customers are granted a rate reduction to 0 percent and term extensions for up to 5 years to
pay off the remaining balance.

Following classification as a TDR, modified loans within the consumer portfolio, which were previously evaluated for
impairment on a collective basis determined by their smaller balances and homogenous nature, become subject to
the impairment guidance in ASC 310-10-35, which requires individual evaluation of the debt for impairment.
However, as applicable accounting guidance allows, FHN may aggregate certain smaller-balance homogeneous
TDRs and use historical statistics, such as aggregated charge-off amounts and average amounts recovered, along
with a composite effective interest rate to measure impairment when such impaired loans have risk characteristics
in common.

On December 31, 2014 and 2013, FHN had $331.3 million and $352.3 million portfolio loans classified as TDRs,
respectively. For TDRs in the loan portfolio, FHN had loan loss reserves of $59.0 million and $64.6 million, or 18
percent and 18 percent of TDR balances, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, FHN had
$80.1 million and $135.6 million of loans HFS as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, that were
classified as TDRs. The commercial and consumer portfolio TDRs decreased by $21.0 million. The HFS TDRs
decreased by $55.5 million from a year ago mainly due to the sale of mortgage loans HFS in third quarter 2014.

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The following table provides a summary of TDRs for the periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

Table 21 – Troubled Debt Restructurings

(Dollars in thousands)

Held-to-maturity:
Permanent mortgage:

Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual (a)

Total permanent mortgage

Consumer real estate:

Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual (b)

Total consumer real estate

Credit card and other:

Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual

Total credit card and other

Commercial loans:
Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual

Total commercial loans

Total held-to-maturity
Held-for-sale: (c)
Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual

Total held-for-sale

Total troubled debt restructurings

As of
December 31, 2014

As of
December 31, 2013

Number

Amount

Number

Amount

182
9
86

277

1,017
53
1,239

2,309

179
17
-

196

22
1
31

54

$ 88,364
3,085
22,010

113,459

107,829
4,401
60,995

173,225

456
77
-

533

25,897
1,000
17,147

44,044

174
12
131

317

1,159
44
1,222

2,425

229
16
-

245

28
1
47

76

$ 89,930
7,890
23,638

121,458

120,805
3,958
45,659

170,422

518
27
-

545

23,676
90
36,112

59,878

2,836

331,261

3,063

352,303

369
146
31

546

54,383
21,748
3,936

80,067

482
199
215

896

79,260
30,607
25,745

135,612

3,382

$411,328

3,959

$487,915

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) Balances as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 include $7.3 million and $8.5 million, respectively, of discharged bankruptcies.
(b) Balances as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 include $18.2 million and $27.8 million, respectively, of discharged bankruptcies.
(c) Loans HFS are reported net of negative fair value adjustments.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

FHN derives revenue from providing services and, in many cases, assuming and managing risk for profit which
exposes the Company to business strategy and reputational, interest rate, liquidity, market, capital adequacy,
operational, compliance, and credit risks that require ongoing oversight and management. FHN has an enterprise-
wide approach to risk governance, measurement, management, and reporting including an economic capital
allocation process that is tied to risk profiles used to measure risk-adjusted returns. Through an enterprise-wide
risk governance structure and a statement of risk tolerance approved by the Board, management continually
evaluates the balance of risk/return and earnings volatility with shareholder value.

FHN’s enterprise-wide risk governance structure begins with the Board. The Board, working with the Executive &
Risk Committee of the Board, establishes the Company’s risk tolerance by approving policies and limits that
provide standards for the nature and the level of risk the Company is willing to assume. The Board regularly
receives reports on management’s performance against the Company’s risk tolerance primarily through the Board’s
Executive & Risk and Audit Committees.

To further support the risk governance provided by the Board, FHN has established accountabilities, control
processes, procedures, and a management governance structure designed to align risk management with risk-
taking throughout the Company. The control procedures are aligned with FHN’s four components of risk
governance: (1) Specific Risk Committees; (2) the Risk Management Organization; (3) Business Unit Risk
Management; and (4) Independent Assurance Functions.

1. Specific Risk Committees: The Board has delegated authority to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to

manage Business Strategy and Reputation Risk, and the general business affairs of the Company under the
Board’s oversight. The CEO utilizes the executive management team and the Executive Risk Management
Committee to carry out these duties and to analyze existing and emerging strategic and reputation risks
and determines the appropriate course of action. The Executive Risk Management Committee is comprised
of the CEO and certain officers designated by the CEO. The Executive Risk Management Committee is
supported by a set of specific risk committees focused on unique risk types (e.g. liquidity, credit,
operational, etc). These risk committees provide a mechanism that assembles the necessary expertise and
perspectives of the management team to discuss emerging risk issues, monitor the Company’s risk-taking
activities, and evaluate specific transactions and exposures. These committees also monitor the direction
and trend of risks relative to business strategies and market conditions and direct management to respond
to risk issues.

2. The Risk Management Organization: The Company’s risk management organization, led by the Chief Risk
Officer and Chief Credit Officer, provides objective oversight of risk-taking activities. The risk management
organization translates FHN’s overall risk tolerance into approved limits and formal policies and is supported
by corporate staff functions, including the Corporate Secretary, Legal, Finance, Human Resources, and
Technology. Risk management also works with business units and functional experts to establish
appropriate operating standards and monitor business practices in relation to those standards. Additionally,
risk management proactively works with business units and senior management to focus management on
key risks in the Company and emerging trends that may change FHN’s risk profile. The Chief Risk Officer
has overall responsibility and accountability for enterprise risk management and aggregate risk reporting.

3. Business Unit Risk Management: The Company’s business units are responsible for identifying,

acknowledging, quantifying, mitigating, and managing all risks arising within their respective units. They
determine and execute their business strategies, which puts them closest to the changing nature of risks
and they are best able to take the needed actions to manage and mitigate those risks. The business units
are supported by the risk management organization that helps identify and consider risks when making
business decisions. Management processes, structure, and policies are designed to help ensure compliance
with laws and regulations as well as provide organizational clarity for authority, decision-making, and
accountability. The risk governance structure supports and promotes the escalation of material items to
executive management and the Board.

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4. Independent Assurance Functions: Internal Audit, Credit Risk Assurance, and Model Validation provide an
independent and objective assessment of the design and execution of the Company’s internal control
system, including management systems, risk governance, and policies and procedures. These groups’
activities are designed to provide reasonable assurance that risks are appropriately identified and
communicated; resources are safeguarded; significant financial, managerial, and operating information is
complete, accurate, and reliable; and employee actions are in compliance with the Company’s policies and
applicable laws and regulations. Internal Audit and Model Validation report to the Audit Committee of the
Board while Credit Risk Assurance reports to the Executive & Risk Committee of the Board.

MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT
FHN is exposed to market risk related to the trading securities inventory maintained by its Capital Markets division
in connection with its fixed income distribution activities. Market risk is the risk of loss in the value of the fixed
income trading securities inventory due to changes in market prices. Various types of securities inventory positions
are procured for distribution to customers by the sales staff. When these securities settle on a delayed basis, they
are considered forward contracts. Refer to the “Determination of Fair Value – Trading securities and trading
liabilities” section of Note 25 – Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities beginning on page 179 of this report, which
section is incorporated into MD&A by this reference.

FHN’s market risk appetite is approved by the Executive and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors and
executed through management policies and procedures of the Asset Liability Committee, (“ALCO”) and the FTN
Financial Risk Committee. These policies contain various market risk limits including, for example, overall balance
sheet size limits for Capital Markets, VaR limits for the trading securities inventory, and individual position limits
and sector limits for products with credit risk, among others. Risk measures are computed and reviewed on a daily
basis to ensure compliance with market risk management policies.

VaR and Stress Testing
VaR is a statistical risk measure to estimate the potential loss in value from adverse market movements over an
assumed fixed holding period within a stated confidence level. FHN employs a model to compute daily VaR
measures for its trading securities inventory. FHN computes VaR using historical simulation with a 1-year lookback
period at a 99 percent confidence level and 1-day and 10-day time horizons. Additionally, FHN computes a
Stressed VaR (“SVaR”) measure. The SVaR computation uses the same model but with model inputs reflecting
historical data from a continuous 12-month period that reflects a period of significant financial stress appropriate
for our trading securities portfolio.

A summary of FHN’s VaR and SVaR measures for 1-day and 10-day time horizons is as follows:

Table 22 – VaR and SVaR Measures

(Dollars in thousands)

1-day

VaR
SVaR

10-day

VaR
SVaR

(Dollars in thousands)

1-day

VaR
SVaR

10-day

VaR
SVaR

Year Ended
December 31, 2014

Mean

High

Low

As of
December 31, 2014

$

912
3,404

$ 2,072
6,287

$ 369
1,915

2,894
11,697

7,105
21,233

743
5,546

$ 496
2,640

1,011
6,571

Year Ended
December 31, 2013

Mean

High

Low

As of
December 31, 2013

$ 1,408
4,249

$ 3,145
9,991

$ 597
1,411

4,501
12,111

10,297
25,423

1,519
3,921

$1,108
2,243

4,125
6,526

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FHN’s overall VaR measure includes both interest rate risk and credit spread risk. Separate measures of these
component risks are as follows:

Table 23 – Schedule of Risks Included in VaR

(Dollars in Thousands)

Interest rate risk
Credit spread risk

As of
December 31, 2014

As of
December 31, 2013

1-day

$546
270

10-day

$1,652
717

1-day

$972
481

10-day

$2,936
1,267

The potential risk of loss reflected by FHN’s VaR measures assumes the trading securities inventory is static.
Because FHN’s Capital Markets division procures fixed income securities for purposes of distribution to customers,
its trading securities inventory turns over multiple times daily, on average. Additionally, Capital Markets’ traders
actively manage the trading securities inventory continuously throughout each trading day. Accordingly, FHN’s
trading securities inventory is highly dynamic, rather than static. As a result, it would be rare for Capital Markets to
incur a negative revenue day in its fixed income activities of the level indicated by its VaR measurements.

In addition to being used in FHN’s daily market risk management process, the VaR and SVaR measures are also
used by FHN in computing its regulatory market risk capital requirements in accordance with the Market Risk
Capital rules. For additional information regarding FHN’s capital adequacy refer to the “Capital” section of this
MD&A.

FHN also performs stress tests on its trading securities portfolio to calculate the potential loss under various
assumed market scenarios. A description of the stress tests is as follows:

Down 25 bps – assumes an instantaneous downward move in interest rates of 25 basis points at all points on
the interest rate yield curve.

Up 25 bps – assumes an instantaneous upward move in interest rates of 25 basis points at all points on the
interest rate yield curve.

Curve flattening – assumes an instantaneous flattening of the interest rate yield curve through an increase in
short-term rates and a decrease in long-term rates. The 2-year point on the Treasury yield curve is assumed to
increase 15 basis points and the 10-year point on the Treasury yield curve is assumed to decrease 15 basis
points. Shifts in other points on the yield curve are predicted based on their correlation to the 2-year and
10-year points.

Curve steepening – assumes an instantaneous steepening of the interest rate yield curve through a decrease in
short-term rates and an increase in long-term rates. The 2-year point on the Treasury yield curve is assumed to
decrease 15 basis points and the 10-year point on the Treasury yield curve is assumed to increase 15 basis
points. Shifts in other points on the yield curve are predicted based on their correlation to the 2-year and
10-year points.

Credit spread widening – assumes an instantaneous increase in credit spreads (the difference between yields on
Treasury securities and non-Treasury securities) of 25 basis points.

Model Validation
Trading risk management personnel within Capital Markets have primary responsibility for model risk management
with respect to the model used by FHN to compute its VaR measures and perform stress testing on the trading
inventory. Among other procedures, these personnel monitor model results and perform periodic backtesting as
part of an ongoing process of validating the accuracy of the model. These model risk management activities are
subject to annual review by FHN’s Model Validation Group, an independent assurance group charged with
oversight responsibility for FHN’s model risk management.

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CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND ADEQUACY
The capital management objectives of FHN are to provide capital sufficient to cover the risks inherent in FHN’s
businesses, to maintain excess capital to well-capitalized standards, and to assure ready access to the capital
markets. The Capital Management Committee, chaired by the Senior Vice President of Treasury and Funds
Management and Treasurer, reports to ALCO and is responsible for capital management oversight and provides a
forum for addressing management issues related to capital adequacy. This committee reviews sources and uses of
capital, key capital ratios, segment economic capital allocation methodologies, and other factors in monitoring and
managing current capital levels, as well as potential future sources and uses of capital. The Capital Management
Committee also recommends capital management policies, which are submitted for approval to ALCO and the
Executive & Risk Committee and the Board as necessary.

OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Operational risk is the risk of loss from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems or from
external events including data or network security breaches of FHN or of third parties affecting FHN or its
customers. This risk is inherent in all businesses. Operational risk is divided into the following risk areas, which
have been established at the corporate level to address these risks across the entire organization:

• Business Continuity Planning/Records Management

• Compliance/Legal

• Program Governance

• Fiduciary

• Security/Internal and External Fraud

• Financial (including disclosure)

• Information Technology (including cyber security)

• Vendor

Management, measurement, and reporting of operational risk are overseen by the Operational Risk, Fiduciary,
Financial Governance, FTN Financial Risk, and Investment Rationalization Board Committees. Key representatives
from the business segments, operating units, and supporting units are represented on these committees as
appropriate. These governance committees manage the individual operational risk types across the company by
setting standards, monitoring activity, initiating actions, and reporting exposures and results. Key Committee
activities and decisions are reported to the appropriate governance committee or included in the Enterprise Risk
Report, a quarterly analysis of risk within the organization that is provided to the Executive and Risk Committee.
Emphasis is dedicated to refinement of processes and tools to aid in measuring and managing material operational
risks and providing for a culture of awareness and accountability.

COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT
Compliance risk is the risk of legal or regulatory sanctions, material financial loss, or loss to reputation as a result
of failure to comply with laws, regulations, rules, related self-regulatory organization standards, and codes of
conduct applicable to FHN’s activities. Management, measurement, and reporting of compliance risk are overseen
by the Operational Risk Committee. Key executives from the business segments, legal, risk management, and
service functions are represented on the Committee. Summary reports of Committee activities and decisions are
provided to the appropriate governance committees. Reports include the status of regulatory activities, internal
compliance program initiatives, and evaluation of emerging compliance risk areas.

CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Credit risk is the risk of loss due to adverse changes in a borrower’s or counterparty’s ability to meet its financial
obligations under agreed upon terms. FHN is subject to credit risk in lending, trading, investing, liquidity/funding,
and asset management activities. The nature and amount of credit risk depends on the types of transactions, the
structure of those transactions, and the parties involved. In general, credit risk is incidental to trading,
liquidity/funding, and asset management activities, while it is central to the profit strategy in lending. As a result,
the majority of credit risk is associated with lending activities.

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FHN assesses and manages credit risk through a series of policies, processes, measurement systems, and
controls. The Credit Risk Management Committee (“CRMC”) is responsible for overseeing the management of
existing and emerging credit risks in the company within the broad risk tolerances established by the Board. The
CRMC reports through the Executive Risk Management Committee. The Credit Risk Management function, led by
the Chief Credit Officer, provides strategic and tactical credit leadership by maintaining policies, overseeing credit
approval, assessing new credit products, strategies and processes, and managing portfolio composition and
performance.

The CRMC reviews on a periodic basis various reports issued by assurance functions which give it independent
assessment of adequacy of loan servicing, grading, and other key functions. Additionally, CRMC is presented and
discusses various portfolios, lending activity, and lending related projects. The Credit Risk Management function
assesses the portfolio trends and results, as well as lending processes, and utilizes this information to inform
management regarding the current state of credit quality and as a factor of the estimation process for determining
the allowance for loan losses.

All of the above activities are subject to independent review by FHN’s Credit Risk Assurance (“CRA”) Group. CRA
reports to the Chief Audit Executive, who is appointed by and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board. CRA is
charged with providing the Board and executive management with independent, objective, and timely assessments
of FHN’s portfolio quality, credit policies, and credit risk management processes.

Management strives to identify potential problem loans and nonperforming loans early enough to correct the
deficiencies and prevent further credit deterioration. It is management’s objective that both charge-offs and asset
write-downs are recorded promptly based on management’s assessments of the borrower’s ability to repay and
current collateral values.

INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will adversely affect assets, liabilities, capital, income,
and/or expense at different times or in different amounts. ALCO, a committee consisting of senior management that
meets regularly, is responsible for coordinating the financial management of interest rate risk. FHN primarily
manages interest rate risk by structuring the balance sheet to attempt to maintain the desired level of associated
earnings while operating within prudent risk limits and thereby preserving the value of FHN’s capital.

Net interest income and the financial condition of FHN are affected by changes in the level of market interest
rates as the repricing characteristics of loans and other assets do not necessarily match those of deposits, other
borrowings, and capital. When earning assets reprice more quickly than liabilities (when the balance sheet is asset-
sensitive), net interest income will benefit in a rising interest rate environment and will be negatively impacted
when interest rates decline. In the case of floating rate assets and liabilities with similar repricing frequencies, FHN
may also be exposed to basis risk which results from changing spreads between earning and borrowing rates.

Net Interest Income Simulation Analysis
The information provided in this section, including the discussion regarding the outcomes of simulation analysis
and rate shock analysis, is forward-looking. Actual results, if the assumed scenarios were to occur, could differ
because of interest rate movements, the ability of management to execute its business plans, and other factors,
including those presented in the Forward-Looking Statements section of this MD&A.

Management uses interest rate exposure models to formulate strategies to improve balance sheet positioning,
earnings, or both, within FHN’s interest rate risk, liquidity, and capital guidelines. FHN uses simulation analysis as
its primary tool to evaluate interest rate risk exposure. This type of analysis computes net interest income at risk
under a variety of market interest rate scenarios to dynamically identify interest rate risk exposures exclusive of the
potential impact on fee income. This risk management simulation, which considers forecasted balance sheet
changes, prepayment speeds, deposit mix, pricing impacts, and other changes in the net interest spread, provides
an estimate of the annual net interest income at risk for given changes in interest rates. The results help FHN
develop strategies for managing exposure to interest rate risk. Like any risk management technique creating
simulated outcomes for a range of given scenarios, interest rate simulation modeling is based on a number of
assumptions and judgments. In this case, the assumptions relate primarily to loan and deposit growth, asset and
liability prepayments, interest rates, and on- and off-balance sheet hedging strategies. Management believes the
assumptions used and scenarios selected in its simulations are reasonable. Nevertheless, simulation modeling
provides only a sophisticated estimate, not a precise calculation, of exposure to any given changes in interest rates.

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The simulation models used to analyze net interest income create various at-risk scenarios looking at assumed
increases and/or decreases in interest rates from instantaneous and staggered movements over a certain time
period. In addition, the risk of changes in the yield curve is estimated by flattening and steepening the yield curve
to simulate net interest income exposure. Management reviews these different scenarios to determine alternative
strategies and executes based on that evaluation. The models are regularly updated to incorporate management
action. Any scenarios that indicate a change in net interest income of 3 percent or more from a base net interest
income are presented to the Board quarterly. At December 31, 2014, the interest rate environment remained at a
low level. Under these market conditions, traditional scenarios estimating the impact of declining rates are not
meaningful. Accordingly, declining rate shock scenarios (including minus 25 basis points and minus 200 basis
points) were not performed.

The remaining scenarios performed attempt to capture risk to net interest income from rising rates and changes in
the shape of the yield curve. Based on the rate sensitivity position on December 31, 2014, net interest income
exposure over the next 12 months to a rate shock of plus 200 basis points is estimated to be a favorable variance
of 12.7 percent of base net interest income. A flattening yield curve scenario where long-term rates decrease and
short-term rates are static, results in an unfavorable variance in net interest income of 1.5 percent of base net
interest income. These hypothetical scenarios are used to create one estimate of risk, and do not necessarily
represent management’s current view of future interest rates or market developments.

While the continuing low interest rate environment is not expected to have a significant impact on the capital
position of FHN, the ability to expand net interest margin in this environment, without assuming additional credit
risk, continues to be a challenge for FHN. Assuming the historically low interest rate environment persists, net
interest margin will typically decline as yields on fixed rate loans and investment securities decrease due to the
combination of asset prepayments and lower reinvestment rates. With core deposit rates at historically low levels,
there is little opportunity to offset the yield declines in fixed rate assets with corresponding declines in deposit
rates.

Fair Value Shock Analysis
Interest rate risk and the slope of the yield curve also affect the fair value of capital markets trading inventory that
are reflected in capital markets’ noninterest income.

Generally, low or declining interest rates with a positively sloped yield curve tend to increase capital markets’
income through higher demand for fixed income products. Additionally, the fair value of capital markets’ trading
inventory can fluctuate as a result of differences between current interest rates and the interest rates of fixed-
income securities in the trading inventory.

Derivatives
In the normal course of business, FHN utilizes various financial instruments (including derivative contracts and
credit-related agreements) to manage the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of certain
financial instruments generally caused by changes in interest rates including capital markets’ securities inventory,
certain term borrowings, and certain loans. Additionally, capital markets or the bank may enter into derivative
contracts in order to meet customers’ needs. However, such derivative contracts are typically offset with a
derivative contract entered into with an upstream counterparty in order to mitigate risk associated with changes in
interest rates.

Other than the impact related to the immediate change in market value of the balance sheet these simulation
models and related hedging strategies exclude the dynamics related to how fee income and noninterest expense
may be affected by actual changes in interest rates or expectations of changes. See Note 23 – Derivatives for
additional discussion of these instruments.

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Table 24 – Risk Sensitivity Analysis
Held for Trading

(Dollars in millions)

Assets:
Trading securities

Average interest rate

Interest Rate Derivatives (notional value):
Capital Markets:
Forward Contracts:

Commitments to buy
Weighted average settlement price
Commitments to sell
Weighted average settlement price

Caps purchased

Weighted average strike price

Caps written

Weighted average strike price

Floors purchased

Weighted average strike price

Floors written

Weighted average strike price

Swap contracts purchased

Average pay rate (fixed)
Average receive rate (floating)

Swap contracts sold

Average pay rate (floating)
Average receive rate (fixed)

Options Purchased

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020+

Total

Fair
Value

$ 1,189

2.66%

$

884
104.24%

$ 1,128

104.19%

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

72
3.74%
(72)
3.74%
2
1.75%
(2)
1.75%
60
5.11%
2.58%
(60)
2.58%
5.11%
15

$

5
8.72%

$ 1,194

$1,194

2.85%

$ 137

$

40

$ 15

$ 31

$ 24

1.75%

2.86% 4.48% 1.76% 1.64%

$

884
104.24%

$ 1,128

$

104.19%
319
2.46%

$ (137)

$ (40)

$ (15)

$ (31)

$ (24)

$ (319)

1.75%

2.86% 4.48% 1.76% 1.64%

$

1
1.35%

$ (1)

1.35%

$

$

2.46%
3
1.62%
(3)
1.62%

$

$

$

$

1

(1)

3

(3)

*

*

$ 148

$ 113

$ 273

$ 392

$ 453

$ 1,439

$ (76)

4.99%
1.96%

4.32% 4.09% 6.17% 4.04%
1.60% 2.04% 2.65% 1.78%

4.79%
2.10%

$ (148)

$ (107)

$(273)

$(392)

$(453)

$ (1,433)

$

76

1.96%
4.99%

1.68% 2.04% 2.65% 1.78%
4.26% 4.09% 6.17% 4.04%

2.11%
4.79%
15

$

138.17%

$

48
98.56%

*

*

Weighted average strike price

138.17%

Futures contracts:

Commitments to sell
Weighted average settlement price

$

* Amount is less than $500,000

16

16
99.43% 98.46% 97.77%

16

$

$

LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT
ALCO also focuses on liquidity management: the funding of assets with liabilities of the appropriate duration, while
mitigating the risk of unexpected cash needs. A key objective of liquidity management is to ensure the continuous
availability of funds to meet the demands of depositors, other creditors and borrowers, and the requirements of
ongoing operations. This objective is met by maintaining liquid assets in the form of trading securities and
securities available-for-sale, growing core deposits, and the repayment of loans. ALCO is responsible for managing
these needs by taking into account the marketability of assets, the sources, stability, and availability of funding,
and the level of unfunded commitments. Subject to market conditions and compliance with applicable regulatory
requirements from time to time, funds are available from a number of sources including core deposits, the
available-for-sale securities portfolio, the Federal Reserve Banks, access to Federal Reserve Bank programs, the
FHLB, access to the overnight and term Federal Funds markets, loan sales, syndications, and dealer and
commercial customer repurchase agreements.

FHN also may use unsecured borrowings as a source of liquidity. Currently, the largest concentration of unsecured
borrowings is federal funds purchased from bank correspondent customers. These funds are considered to be
substantially more stable than funds purchased in the national broker markets for federal funds due to the long,
historical, and reciprocal nature of banking services provided by FHN to these correspondent banks. The
remainder of FHN’s wholesale short-term borrowings is repurchase agreement transactions accounted for as
secured borrowings with the regional bank’s business customers or capital markets’ broker dealer counterparties.

ALCO manages FHN’s exposure to liquidity risk through a dynamic, real time forecasting methodology. Base
liquidity forecasts are reviewed by ALCO and are updated as financial conditions dictate. In addition to the baseline
liquidity reports, robust stress testing of assumptions and funds availability are periodically reviewed. FHN

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maintains a contingency funding plan that may be executed should unexpected difficulties arise in accessing
funding that affects FHN, the industry as a whole, or both. As a general rule, FHN strives to maintain excess
liquidity equivalent to 15 percent or more of total assets, excluding access to the Federal Reserve’s discount
window.

Core deposits are a significant source of funding and have historically been a stable source of liquidity for banks.
Generally, core deposits represent funding from a financial institutions’ customer base which provide inexpensive,
predictable pricing. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures these deposits to the extent authorized by
law. Generally, these limits are $250 thousand per account owner for interest bearing and non-interest bearing
accounts. The ratio of total loans, excluding loans HFS and restricted real estate loans and secured borrowings, to
core deposits was 97 percent in 2014 and 2013.

Both FHN and FTBNA may access the debt markets in order to provide funding through the issuance of senior or
subordinated unsecured debt subject to market conditions and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
In 2010, FHN issued $500 million of non-callable fixed rate senior notes due in December 2015. In 2014, FTBNA
issued $400 million of fixed rate senior notes due in December 2019. As of December 31, 2014, FHN had
outstanding capital securities representing guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in $206 million of FHN’s junior
subordinated debentures through a Delaware business trust, wholly owned by FHN, which was eligible for inclusion
in Tier 1 Capital. Tier 1 Capital treatment for these securities will begin phasing out in 2015 and will be entirely
phased out in 2016. FHN also maintains $65.6 million of borrowings which are secured by residential real estate
loans in a consolidated securitization trust.

Both FHN and FTBNA have the ability to generate liquidity by issuing preferred or common equity subject to
market conditions and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. In January 2013, FHN issued $100
million of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. As of December 31, 2014, FTBNA and subsidiaries
had outstanding preferred shares of $295.4 million, which are reflected as noncontrolling interest on the
Consolidated Statements of Condition.

Parent company liquidity is primarily provided by cash flows stemming from dividends and interest payments
collected from subsidiaries. These sources of cash represent the primary sources of funds to pay cash dividends to
shareholders and principal and interest to debt holders. The amount paid to the parent company through FTBNA
common dividends is managed as part of FHN’s overall cash management process, subject to applicable regulatory
restrictions. Certain regulatory restrictions exist regarding the ability of FTBNA to transfer funds to FHN in the form
of cash, common dividends, loans, or advances. At any given time, the pertinent portions of those regulatory
restrictions allow FTBNA to declare preferred or common dividends without prior regulatory approval in an
aggregate amount equal to FTBNA’s retained net income for the two most recent completed years plus the current
year to date. For any period, FTBNA’s ‘retained net income’ generally is equal to FTBNA’s regulatory net income
reduced by the preferred and common dividends declared by FTBNA. Excess dividends in either of the two most
recent completed years may be offset with available retained net income in the two years immediately preceding it.
Applying the applicable rules, FTBNA’s total amount available for dividends was negative $75.7 million as of
December 31, 2014, compared to negative $141.8 million at December 31, 2013. Consequently, FTBNA could not
pay common dividends to its sole common stockholder, FHN, or to its preferred shareholders without prior
regulatory approval. FTBNA applied for and received approval from the OCC to declare and pay common dividends
to FHN in the amounts of $180 million in 2014 and 2013. FTBNA applied for and received approval from the OCC
to declare and pay preferred dividends in each quarter of 2014 and 2013. On January 1, 2015, FTBNA’s total
amount available for dividends was $15.1 million, enabling FTBNA to declare limited dividends without OCC
approval.

Payment of a dividend to shareholders of FHN is dependent on several factors which are considered by the Board.
These factors include FHN’s current and prospective capital, liquidity, and other needs, applicable regulatory
restrictions, and also availability of funds to FHN through a dividend from FTBNA. Additionally, the Federal Reserve
and the OCC generally require insured banks and bank holding companies to pay cash dividends only out of
current operating earnings. Consequently, the decision of whether FHN will pay future dividends and the amount of
dividends will be affected by current operating results. FHN paid a cash dividend of $.05 per common share on
January 1, 2015, and in January the Board approved a $.06 per common share cash dividend payable on April 1,
2015, to shareholders of record on March 13, 2015. FHN paid a cash dividend of $1,550.00 per preferred share

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on January 12, 2015, and in January the Board approved a $1,550.00 per preferred share cash dividend payable
on April 10, 2015, to shareholders of record on March 26, 2015.

CREDIT RATINGS
FHN is currently able to fund a majority of the balance sheet through core deposits, which are generally not as
sensitive to FHN’s credit ratings. However, maintaining adequate credit ratings on debt issues and preferred stock
is critical to liquidity should FHN need to access funding from other sources, including from long-term debt
issuances and certain brokered deposits, at an attractive rate. The availability and cost of funds other than core
deposits is also dependent upon marketplace perceptions of the financial soundness of FHN, which include such
factors as capital levels, asset quality, and reputation. The availability of core deposit funding is stabilized by
federal deposit insurance, which can be removed only in extraordinary circumstances, but may also be influenced
to some extent by the same factors that affect other funding sources. FHN’s credit ratings are also referenced in
various respects in agreements with certain derivative counterparties as discussed in Note 23 – Derivatives.

The following table provides FHN’s most recent credit ratings:

Table 25 – Credit Ratings

First Horizon National Corporation
Overall credit rating: Long-term/Short-term/Outlook
Long-term senior debt
Subordinated debt
Trust preferred capital securities (d)
Preferred stock

First Tennessee Bank National Association
Overall credit rating: Long-term/Short-term/Outlook
Long-term/short-term deposits
Long-term/short-term senior debt
Subordinated debt
Preferred stock

FT Real Estate Securities Company, Inc.
Preferred stock

Standard & Poor’s (a)

Moody’s (b)

Fitch (c)

BB+/–/Stable
BB+
BB
B+
B+

BBB-/A-3/Stable
BBB-/A-3
BBB-/A-3
BB+
BB-

Baa3/–/Stable
Baa3
Ba1
Ba2
Ba3

Baa2/P-2/Stable
Baa2/P-2
Baa2/P-2
Baa3
Ba2

BBB-/F3/Stable
BBB-
BB+
B+
B

BBB-/F3/Stable
BBB/F3
BBB-/F3
BB+
B

BB-

Ba1

A rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities and is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time and should be evaluated
independently of any other rating.
(a) Last change in ratings was on September 29, 2014; ratings/outlook affirmed December 30, 2014.
(b) Last change in ratings was on October 25, 2013; ratings/outlook affirmed October 28, 2014.
(c) Last change in ratings was on December 13, 2012; ratings/outlook affirmed January 30, 2015.
(d) Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in First Horizon’s junior subordinated debentures issued through a wholly-owned unconsolidated

business trust.

CASH FLOWS
The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows provide information on cash flows from operating, investing, and
financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012. The level of cash and cash
equivalents increased $243.5 million during 2014 compared to a decrease of $278.4 million during 2013. During
2014 cash provided by financing and operating activities outpaced cash used by investing activities, whereas in
2013 cash used by financing activities more than offset cash provided by investing and operating activities.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $704.7 million in 2014 and $431.4 million in 2013. Operating cash
flows in 2014 were positively affected by cash-related net income items, cash proceeds from MSR sales, and
$227.5 million of changes in cash related to operating assets and liabilities. Additionally the sale of mortgage loans
HFS positively impacted cash during 2014; however these increases were partially offset by a $167.1 million net
change in cash related to capital market activities which negatively impacted operating cash flows. Net cash
provided by financing activities was $1,025.4 million in 2014 compared to net cash used of $1,472.7 million in
2013. In 2014, cash was positively affected by an increase in deposits and the issuance of senior notes, but was

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partially offset by payments of long-term borrowings related to the collapse/resolution of two securitization trusts
which negatively affected financing cash flows. Additionally, cash dividends and share repurchases negatively
impacted financing cash flows in 2014. Net cash used by investing activities was $1,486.7 million in 2014
compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $763.0 million in 2013. Increases in loan balances and
interest-bearing cash, as well as a $116.0 million net decrease in cash related to activity associated with the
available-for-sale securities portfolio negatively affected cash provided by investing activities in 2014, but was
partially offset by $413.4 million received from the branch acquisition.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $763.0 million in 2013 compared to net cash used of $415.2 million
in 2012. In 2013, declining loan balances and $53.3 million in cash receipts related to the MNB acquisition
favorably affected cash provided by investing activities. These cash inflows were somewhat offset by activity related
to the AFS securities portfolio which resulted in a $385.1 million net decrease in cash as securities purchased
outpaced maturities and sales. There was an increase of $349.9 million in deposits held with the Fed that
negatively affected cash flows from investing activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $431.4 million
in 2013 and $371.6 million in 2012. Operating cash flows in 2013 were positively affected by cash-related net
income items and a $242.8 million net increase in cash related to capital markets activities, which more than
offset a decline in cash from operating assets and liabilities of $277.1 million. Net cash used by financing activities
was $1,472.7 million in 2013 compared to net cash provided of $321.6 million in 2012. In 2013, cash was
negatively affected by a decrease in short-term borrowings due to the payoff of FHLB borrowings and declining
deposits, as well as $430.1 million in maturities and payments of term borrowings and $91.5 million of common
shares repurchased. This cash outflow was somewhat mitigated by the cash inflow from the preferred stock
issuance that provided $95.6 million in net proceeds.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $371.6 million in 2012 and was driven by cash-related net income
items that were partially offset by decreases in cash of $73.3 million and $35.0 million from capital markets
trading activities and changes in operating assets and liabilities, respectively. Net cash provided by financing
activities was $321.6 million in 2012 as inflows driven by increased FHLB borrowings as a result of deposit
fluctuations and increased funding needs for loans to mortgage companies and core deposit growth more than
offset cash outflows related to payments and maturities of term borrowings of $234.2 million and cash paid to
repurchase common stock of $133.8 million. Cash used by investing activities was $415.2 million in 2012. Cash
outflows of $489.3 million from loan growth negatively affected cash flow from investing activities. Activity related to
the AFS securities portfolio resulted in a $24.8 million net decrease in cash as securities purchases outpaced sales
and maturities in 2012. The decrease was partially offset by a $99.5 million decline in deposits held at the Fed.

REPURCHASE OBLIGATIONS, OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS, AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Repurchase and Related Obligations from Loans Originated for Sale
Prior to September 2008, as a means to provide liquidity for its legacy mortgage banking business, FHN originated
loans through its legacy mortgage business, primarily first lien home loans, with the intention of selling them. Some
government-insured and government-guaranteed loans were originated with credit recourse retained by FHN and
some other mortgages were originated to be held, but predominantly mortgage loans were intended to be sold
without recourse for credit default. Sales typically were effected either as non-recourse whole loan sales or through
non-recourse proprietary securitizations. Conventional conforming single-family residential mortgage loans were sold
predominately to two GSEs: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Also federally insured or guaranteed whole loans were
pooled, and payments to investors were guaranteed through the Government National Mortgage Association
(“Ginnie Mae,” “Ginnie,” or “GNMA”). Many mortgage loan originations, especially those “nonconforming”
mortgage loans that did not meet criteria for whole loan sales to the GSEs or insurance through Ginnie (collectively,
the “Agencies”), were sold to investors, or certificate-holders, predominantly through First Horizon branded
proprietary securitizations (“FH proprietary securitizations”) but also, to a lesser extent, through whole loan sales to
private non-Agency purchasers. In addition, FHN originated with the intent to sell and sold HELOCs and second
lien mortgages through whole loan sales to private purchasers and, to a lesser extent, through FH proprietary
securitizations.

For non-recourse loan sales, FHN has exposure for repurchase of loans arising from claims that FHN breached its
representations and warranties made at closing to the purchasers, including GSEs, other whole loan purchasers,

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and the trustee of FH proprietary securitizations. Additionally, FHN has exposure to investors for investment
rescission or damages arising from claims that offering documents were materially deficient in the case of loans
transferred through FH proprietary securitizations. See “Other FHN Mortgage Exposures and Trends” within this
section of MD&A for additional information.

Since the end of 2008, FHN has experienced significantly elevated levels of claims to either repurchase loans from
the purchaser or remit payment to the purchaser to “make them whole” for economic losses incurred primarily
because of loan delinquencies. In such claims purchasers typically allege that certain loans that were sold violated
representations and warranties made by FHN at closing. While FHN has received claims from private investors
from whole loans sales, a significant majority of claims relate to non-recourse whole loan sales to GSEs. FHN also
has the potential for financial exposure from loans transferred through FH proprietary securitizations. See Note 18
– Contingencies and Other Disclosures for other actions taken by investors of FH proprietary securitizations and
also for a discussion outlining differences between representations and warranties made by FHN for GSE loan sales
versus FH proprietary securitizations.

Origination Data
From 2005 through 2008, FHN originated and sold $69.5 billion of mortgage loans to the Agencies without
recourse which includes $57.6 billion of loans sold to GSEs and $11.9 billion of loans guaranteed by Ginnie Mae.
GSE loans originated in 2005 through 2008 account for approximately 90 percent of all repurchase requests/make-
whole claims received from the third quarter 2008 divestiture of certain mortgage banking operations through
December 31, 2014.

In addition, for many years ending in 2007, FHN securitized mortgage loans without recourse in First Horizon
branded proprietary transactions. From 2005 through 2007, FHN securitized $26.7 billion of mortgage loans under
the First Horizon brand. Although initially servicing generally was retained, at the time the loans were sold,
substantially all remaining servicing for these loans was sold in first quarter 2014.

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The following table summarizes the loan composition of the FH proprietary mortgage securitizations from 2005
through 2007:

Table 26 – Composition of Off-Balance Sheet First Horizon Proprietary Mortgage Securitizations

(Dollars in thousands)

Loan type:
Jumbo
Alt-A

Total FH proprietary securitizations
(a) Original principal balances obtained from trustee statements.

Original UPB
for active FH
securitizations (a)

UPB as of
December 31, 2014

$ 9,410,499
17,270,431

$26,680,930

$1,876,144
4,244,012

$6,120,156

At December 31, 2014, the repurchase request pipeline contained no repurchase requests related to FH
proprietary first lien securitized mortgage loans based on claims related to breaches of representations and
warranties. At December 31, 2014, FHN had not accrued a liability for exposure for repurchase of loans arising
from claims that FHN breached its representations and warranties made in FH proprietary securitizations at
closing. Due to the sales of MSR from 2008 through 2014, FHN has limited visibility into current loan information
such as principal payoffs, refinance activity, delinquency trends, and loan modification activity.

Active Pipeline
The amount of repurchase requests and make-whole claims is accumulated into the “active pipeline.” The active
pipeline includes the amount of claims for repurchase, make-whole payments, loans as to which private mortgage
insurance (“MI”) has been canceled, and information requests from purchasers of loans originated and sold
through FHN’s legacy mortgage banking business. MI was required for certain of the loans sold to GSEs or that
were securitized. MI generally was provided on first lien loans that were sold to GSEs or securitized that had a
loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratio at origination of greater than 80 percent. Although unresolved MI cancellation notices
are not formal repurchase requests, FHN includes those loans in the active pipeline. Additionally, FHN is
responsible for covering losses for investors to the extent there is a shortfall in MI insurance coverage
(MI curtailment).

For purposes of quantifying the amount of loans underlying the repurchase/make-whole claim or MI cancellation
notice or curtailment, FHN uses the current UPB in all cases if the amount is available. If current UPB is
unavailable, the original loan amount is substituted for the current UPB. When neither is available, the claim
amount is used as an estimate of current UPB. On December 31, 2014, the active pipeline was $174.9 million,
with a majority of unresolved repurchase and make-whole claims relating to loans sold to GSEs.

Generally, the amount of a loan subject to a repurchase/make-whole claim, or with open MI issues, remains in the
active pipeline throughout the appeals process with a claimant until parties agree on the ultimate outcome. FHN
reviews each claim and MI cancellation notice individually to determine the appropriate response by FHN
(e.g. appeal, provide additional information, repurchase loan or remit make-whole payment, or reflect cancellation
of MI). The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), the conservator of the GSEs, announced directives to
“harmonize” the selling and servicing agreements between the GSEs and their approved sellers and/or servicers.
Starting January 1, 2013, all appeals of a GSE’s repurchase or make whole request must be submitted within
60 days of the appellant’s receipt of the request. FHFA involvement could lead to additional changes in practices
for requesting and resolving repurchase claims as the GSEs continue to attempt to recover losses.

In fourth quarter 2013 and in first quarter 2014, FHN entered into DRAs, discussed below in “Repurchase Accrual
Methodology,” to resolve certain selling representation and warranty repurchase obligations with the GSEs. The
balances for these DRAs are disclosed in the settlement column of Table 27 – Rollforward of the Active Pipeline
and reflect the UPB of loans settled under the DRAs. Additionally, in third quarter 2014, FHN settled certain
repurchase claims with a non-GSE third party who purchased certain GSE MSRs in connection with the mortgage
divestiture in 2008. This settlement, which is reflected in the settlement column within Table 27 – Rollforward of

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the Active Pipeline, resulted in an expense reversal of $4.3 million which is reflected as a reduction to the
provision for repurchase and foreclosure losses in Table 28.

The following tables provide a rollforward of the number and unpaid principal amount of loans in the active
repurchase request pipeline, including related unresolved MI cancellation notices and other requests for 2014 and
2013:

Table 27 – Rollforward of the Active Pipeline

(Dollars in
thousands)

January 1, 2014

Inflows

Resolutions

Settlement (d)

Adjustments (e)

December 31, 2014

Number Amount Number

Amount Number

Amount Number Amount Number Amount Number

Amount

Repurchase/make whole requests:

FNMA (a)
FHLMC (a)
GNMA
Non-Agency

whole loan-
related
MI Cancellations
MI Curtailments (b)
Other requests (c)

301
237
9

$ 62,003
48,866
953

159
140
52
152

21,353
28,239
12,517
23,221

412
82
6

120
351
675
139

$ 74,946
15,935
715

(440)
(203)
(14)

$ (82,612)
(38,902)
(1,716)

(133)
(100)
-

$(26,407)
(22,765)
-

13,738
64,517
111,883
20,483

(87)
(463)
(149)
(281)

(5,836)
(76,978)
(25,958)
(36,620)

(19)
-
-
(8)

(3,065)
-
-
(1,634)

Total

1,050

$197,152

1,785

$302,217 (1,637)

$(268,622)

(260)

$(53,871)

2
3
1

(2)
-
16
63

83

$

(99)
176
117

(363)
(9,774)
2,621
5,375

142
19
2

171
28
594
65

$ 27,831
3,310
69

25,827
6,004
101,063
10,825

$(1,947)

1,021

$174,929

(Dollars in
thousands)

January 1, 2013

Inflows

Resolutions

Settlement

Adjustments (e)

December 31, 2013

Number Amount Number

Amount

Number

Amount Number

Amount Number Amount Number

Amount

Repurchase/make whole requests:

FNMA
FHLMC
GNMA
Non-Agency

whole loan-
related
MI Cancellations
Other requests (c)

1,078
198
8

$217,648
46,321
628

2,474
591
11

$ 494,656 (2,602) $(529,713)
(127,139)
(1,660)

129,340
1,928

(553)
(13)

(603) $(110,140)
-
-

-
-

(46)
1
3

$(10,448)
344
57

18
160
189

2,722
32,849
33,647

210
463
2,162

30,489
88,085
410,662

(66)
(504)
(923)

(11,229)
(98,635)
(183,048)

-
(3)
(1,219)

-
(699)
(225,971)

(3)
24
(5)

(629)
6,639
448

301
237
9

159
140
204

$ 62,003
48,866
953

21,353
28,239
35,738

Total

1,651

$333,815

5,911

$1,155,160 (4,661) $(951,424)

(1,825) $(336,810)

(26)

$ (3,589) 1,050

$197,152

(a) Inflows represent amounts excluded from the DRAs.
(b) Beginning in first quarter 2014, FHN began tracking MI curtailments as a separate category within the repurchase pipeline. During 2013

MI curtailments were included with Other requests.

(c) Other requests typically include requests for additional information from both GSE and non-GSE purchasers. 2013 also included

MI curtailments.

(d) 2014 includes an $11.7 million settlement payment to a third party servicer.
(e) Generally, adjustments reflect reclassifications between repurchase requests and MI cancellation notices and/or updates to UPB.

As of December 31, 2014, agencies accounted for approximately 55 percent of the repurchase/make-whole
requests in the active pipeline and 74 percent of the total active pipeline, inclusive of MI cancellation notices,
MI curtailments, and all other claims. Beginning in 2014, FHN began tracking MI curtailments in a separate
category within the pipeline. Prior to 2014 MI curtailments were included in the other requests category within the
pipeline. Since MI curtailment requests are intended only to cover the shortfall in MI insurance proceeds, FHN’s
loss from MI curtailments as a percentage of UPB in the pipeline generally is significantly lower than that of a
repurchase or make-whole claim.

For loans in the active pipeline for which FHN has received notification of MI cancellation, a majority relate to
loans sold to GSEs. Consistent with originations, a majority of claims have been from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
and 2007 represents the vintage with the highest volume of claims. Total new repurchase and make-whole claims
from agencies decreased 85 percent or $534.3 million to $91.6 million in 2014 from 2013 reflecting the DRAs
reached with two GSEs. Total MI cancellation notices received decreased $23.6 million to $64.5 million in 2014.

Resolutions disclosed in Table 27 – Rollforward of the Active Pipeline include both favorable and unfavorable
resolutions. The UPB of actual repurchases, make-whole requests, and settlement resolutions, which was

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$50.1 million and $291.2 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively, represents the UPB of loans for which FHN
has incurred a loss on the actual repurchase of a loan, or where FHN has reimbursed a claimant for economic
losses incurred. When loans are repurchased or make-whole payments have been made, the associated loss
content on the repurchase, make-whole, or settlement resolution is reflected as a net realized loss in Table 28 –
Reserves for Repurchase and Foreclosure Losses.

Rescissions or denials, which were $79.0 million and $378.6 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively, represent the
amount of repurchase requests and make-whole claims that FHN was able to resolve without incurring loss. Of the
loans resolved in 2014 relating to actual repurchase or make-whole claims, FHN was successful in favorably
resolving approximately 61 percent of the claims compared to 57 percent in 2013 (excluding the fourth quarter
2013 DRA with a GSE). Resolutions related to other, MI cancellations, MI curtailments, and information requests,
which were $139.6 million and $281.7 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively, include providing information to
the claimant, issues related to MI coverage, and other items. Resolutions in this category include both favorable
and unfavorable outcomes with MI companies, including situations where MI was ultimately cancelled. FHN does
not realize loss (a decrease of the repurchase and foreclosure liability) for loans with MI issues unless a request for
repurchase, or for make-whole or loss reimbursement, is submitted and such request is unfavorably resolved.

Repurchase Accrual Methodology
As described in more detail below, FHN historically estimated loss content within the active pipeline as well as loss
content associated with loans in which MI coverage was ultimately lost. This approach is referred to as the
“historical repurchase accrual approach” and applies to periods prior to second quarter 2012. Prior to second
quarter 2012, FHB’s ability to quantify this estimate was substantially limited because, among other things, FHN
no longer serviced a large portion of the loans sold to the GSEs and therefore had limited access to loan data for
that portion. Beginning in second quarter 2012, information was made available by Fannie Mae to FHN which
provided significant insight into their file selection and review process for loans previously sold by FHN to Fannie
Mae with repurchase risk.

Over the past several years FHN’s approach for determining the adequacy of the repurchase and foreclosure
reserve has evolved based on information available including estimated loss content within the active pipeline, loss
content associated with loans in which MI coverage was ultimately lost, information made available by Fannie Mae
to FHN which provided significant insight into their file selection and review process for loans previously sold by
FHN to Fannie Mae with repurchase risk, as well as information received in connection with DRAs that FHN
entered into with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in fourth quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014, respectively.
Cumulative average loss severities range between 50 and 60 percent of the UPB subject to repurchase/make-
whole. Repurchase rates vary based on investor, vintage, and claim type.

Revised Repurchase Accrual Approach
As a result of new information provided to FHN in second quarter 2012, FHN revised its loss estimate associated
with repurchase obligations for loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae updated that information
quarterly, and FHN revised its loss estimates correspondingly, until entering into the DRA mentioned above. Until
fourth quarter 2013, loss estimates for Freddie Mac were extrapolated from information on FHN’s Fannie Mae
exposure.

From second quarter 2012 through second quarter 2013, FHN first analyzed and estimated the loss content
associated with outstanding repurchase/make-whole claims currently in the active pipeline. Then, FHN estimated
probable losses associated with projected requests from Fannie Mae. The ability to project repurchase requests
from Fannie Mae resulted from information provided by Fannie Mae that segmented the population of FHN loans
into three categories: 1) loans that then were currently selected for review, 2) liquidated loans that then were likely
to be selected for review in the future, and 3) seriously delinquent loans that then were likely to be selected for
review in the future. Fannie Mae also provided FHN with its average historical repurchase request rates for loans
after they had been selected for review. FHN utilized this information to estimate the average historical repurchase
rate on the three segments described above that could have resulted in future repurchase requests from Fannie
Mae. FHN’s historical average cumulative loss severities and repurchase rates were then applied to the projected
repurchase requests to estimate the associated probable losses.

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Prior to third quarter 2013, FHN’s repurchase loss estimate for loans sold to the GSEs focused on loans sold from
2005 through 2008. In the fourth quarter of 2013, as mentioned above, FHN entered into a DRA with Fannie
Mae. In February 2014, as mentioned above, FHN entered into a DRA with Freddie Mac. Each DRA resolved
certain legacy selling representation and warranty repurchase obligations associated with loans originated from
2000 to 2008 excluding certain loans FHN no longer serviced at the time of the DRA. Under each DRA FHN
remains responsible for repurchase obligations related to certain excluded defects (such as title defects and
violations of the GSE’s Charter Act) and FHN continues to have obligations related to mortgage insurance
rescissions, cancellations, curtailments and denials. With respect to loans where there has been a prior bulk sale
of servicing, FHN is not responsible for mortgage insurance cancellations and denials to the extent attributable to
the acts of the current servicer.

Repurchase obligations and estimates for probable incurred losses associated with loan populations not included in
the DRAs, including obligations related to future mortgage insurance cancellations, loans previously included in
bulk servicing sales, and other loan sales, are included in FHN’s remaining repurchase liability as of December 31,
2014.

In 2014, in determining the loss content of GSE loans subject to repurchase requests excluded from the DRA
settlements mentioned above (bulk sales), FHN applied a vintage level estimate of all loans sold to the GSEs that
were not included in the settlements and which have not had a prior repurchase resolution. First pre-payment,
default, and claim rate estimates are applied by vintage to estimate the aggregate claims expected but not yet
resolved. Historical loss factors for each sale vintage and repurchase rates are then applied to estimate total loss
content. Loss content related to other whole loan sales is estimated by applying the historical average repurchase
and loss severity rates to the current UPB in the active pipeline to calculate estimated losses attributable to the
current pipeline. FHN then uses an internal model to calculate loss content on estimated future inflows by applying
historical average loss repurchase and severity rates to historical average inflows. For purposes of estimating loss
content, FHN also considers MI cancellations. When assessing loss content related to loans where MI has been
cancelled, FHN applies historical loss factors (including probability and loss severity ratios) to the total unresolved
MI cancellations in the active pipeline, as well as applying these factors to historical average inflows to estimate
loss content. Additionally, FHN identifies estimated losses related to MI curtailment requests.

Management continually monitors the repurchase pipeline, including inflows, rescission and loss severity rates, and
resolutions, as well as other factors in consideration of the overall adequacy of the repurchase liability.

Historical Repurchase Accrual Approach
In estimation of the accrual liability for loan repurchases and make-whole obligations in periods prior to second
quarter 2012, FHN estimated probable incurred losses in the population of all loans sold based on trends in
claims requests and actual loss severities observed by management. The liability included accruals for probable
losses beyond what was observable in the ending pipeline of repurchase/make-whole requests and active MI
cancellations at any given balance sheet date. The estimation process began with internally developed proprietary
models that were used to assist in developing a baseline in evaluating inherent repurchase-related loss content.
The baseline for repurchase reserve used historical loss factors that were applied to the loan pools originated in
2001 through 2008 and sold in years 2001 through 2009. Loss factors, tracked by year of loss, were calculated
using actual losses incurred on repurchases or make-whole arrangements. The historical loss factors experienced
were accumulated for each sale vintage and were applied to more recent sale vintages to estimate probable
incurred losses not yet realized.

In order to incorporate more current events, FHN then incorporated management judgment within its estimation
process for establishing appropriate reserve levels. For repurchase requests related to breach of representations
and warranties, the active pipeline was segregated into various components (e.g. requestor, repurchase, or make-
whole) and current rescission (successful resolutions) and loss severity where applied to calculate estimated losses
attributable to the current pipeline. When assessing the adequacy of the repurchase reserve, management also
considered trends in the amounts and composition of new inflows into the pipeline. FHN then compared the
estimated losses inherent within the pipeline with current reserve levels.

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For purposes of estimating loss content, FHN also considered MI cancellations. When assessing loss content
related to loans where MI had been cancelled, FHN first reviewed the amount of unresolved MI cancellations that
were in the active pipeline and adjusted for any known facts or trends observed by management. Similar to the
methodology for actual repurchase/make-whole requests, FHN applied loss factors (including probability and loss
severity ratios) that were derived from actual incurred losses in past vintages to the amount of unresolved MI
pipeline for loans that were sold to GSEs. For GSE MI cancellation notices, the methodology for determining the
accrued liability contemplates a higher probability of loss compared with that applied to GSE repurchase/make-
whole requests as FHN had been less successful in favorably resolving mortgage insurance cancellation
notifications with MI companies. Loss severity rates applied to GSE MI cancellation notifications were consistent
with those applied to actual GSE claims. For GSE MI cancellation notifications where coverage had been ultimately
cancelled and were no longer included in the active pipeline, FHN applied a 100 percent repurchase rate in
anticipation that such loans ultimately would result in repurchase/make-whole requests from the GSEs since MI
coverage for certain loans is a GSE requirement. Under the revised repurchase accrual approach, loss estimation
for loans with lost MI coverage is no longer separately assessed nor added to inherent losses within the active
pipeline as this population of loans is embedded in the data received from Fannie Mae. MI cancellation trends
continue to be tracked and reviewed and are considered in the overall adequacy of the repurchase liability.

Repurchase and Foreclosure Liability
FHN compares the estimated probable incurred losses determined under the applicable loss estimation approaches
described above for the respective periods with current reserve levels. Changes in the estimated required liability
levels are recorded as necessary through the repurchase and foreclosure provision. There are certain second liens
and HELOCs subject to repurchase claims that are not included in the active pipeline as these loans were
originated and sold through different channels. Liability estimation for potential repurchase obligations related to
these second liens and HELOCs was determined outside of the methodology for loans originated and sold through
the national legacy mortgage origination platform and were not material as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

The following table provides a rollforward of the legacy mortgage repurchase liability during 2014 and 2013:

Table 28 – Reserves for Repurchase and Foreclosure Losses

(Dollars in thousands)

Legacy Mortgage
Beginning balance
Provision for repurchase and foreclosure losses
Net realized losses

Balance on December 31

2014

2013

$165,091
(4,300)
(41,387)

$ 232,390
170,000
(237,299)

$119,404

$ 165,091

The liability for legacy mortgage repurchase and foreclosure losses was $119.4 million and $165.1 million as of
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In 2014 FHN recognized a reduction to the repurchase and
foreclosure provision of $4.3 million related to the settlement of certain repurchase claims. In 2013, FHN recorded
an expense of $170.0 million to the repurchase and foreclosure provision related to the resolution of certain legacy
representations and warranty mortgage loan repurchase obligations to the GSEs.

Net realized losses for the repurchase of first lien loans or make-whole payments were $41.4 million during 2014
compared with $237.3 million during 2013, reflecting the impact of the DRAs entered into in fourth quarter 2013
and first quarter 2014. FHN had a 53 percent loss severity rate in 2014 compared to a 57 percent loss severity
rate in 2013.

Generally, repurchased loans are included in loans HFS and recognized at fair value at the time of repurchase,
which contemplates the loan’s performance status and estimated liquidation value. The UPB of loans that were
repurchased during 2014 was $9.1 million compared with $97.7 million during 2013. FHN has elected to continue
recognition of these loans at fair value in periods subsequent to reacquisition. After the loan repurchase is
completed, classification (performing versus nonperforming) of the repurchased loans is determined based on an
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guidelines consistent with other loans FHN retains on the balance sheet, except that if a loan is delinquent when
repurchased it is immediately classified as nonperforming.

Government-Backed Mortgage Lending Programs
FHN originated mortgage loans eligible for Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) insurance or Veterans
Administration (“VA”) guaranty. Those lending activities were substantially larger prior to September 2008, when
FHN sold its national mortgage business. In connection with those programs FHN made certain representations
and warranties as to the compliance of the loans with program requirements. FHN has potential exposure to
claims by government agencies, as well as by private parties asserting claims on behalf of agencies, based on
allegations of non-compliance. Such claims can involve demands for enhanced damages in excess of actual loss.

Since second quarter 2012 FHN has been cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Office
of the Inspector General for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) in a civil investigation
regarding compliance with requirements relating to certain FHA-insured loans. HUD has reviewed a small sample
of loans from the period being investigated. FHN has cooperated in the investigation, and discussions between the
parties are continuing. The investigation could lead to a demand under the federal False Claims Act and the
federal Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, which allow treble and other special
damages substantially in excess of actual losses. Currently FHN is not able to predict the eventual outcome of this
matter. In anticipation of future discussions between the parties, this investigation has been added to those matters
for which a liability has been established. Additional information concerning this matter is provided in this Report in
Note 18 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures.

Other FHN Mortgage Exposures and Trends
FHN has received no repurchase requests from the trustee of FH proprietary securitizations, as described in
Note 18 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures. However, FHN is defending several lawsuits by investors in FH
proprietary securitizations.

In addition, also as described in Note 18, many non-GSE purchasers of whole loans from FHN included those
loans in their own securitizations. In such other whole loan sales FHN made representations and warranties
concerning the loans sold and provided indemnity covenants to the purchaser/securitizer. Typically the
purchaser/securitizer assigned key contractual rights against FHN to the securitization trustee. Currently the
following categories of actions are pending which involve FHN and non-GSE whole-loan sales: (i) FHN has received
indemnification requests from purchasers of loans or their assignees in cases where FHN is not a defendant;
(ii) FHN has received subpoenas seeking loan reviews in cases where FHN is not a defendant; (iii) FHN has
received repurchase demands from purchasers or their assignees; and (iv) FHN is a defendant in legal actions
involving FHN-originated loans.

Other Contractual Obligations
Pension obligations are funded by FHN to provide current and future benefits to participants in FHN’s
noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan. On December 31, 2014, the annual measurement date, pension
obligations (representing the present value of estimated future benefit payments), including obligations of the
unfunded plans, were $859.9 million with $695.5 million of assets (measured at current fair value) in the trust to
fund those obligations. As of December 31, 2014, the projected benefit obligation and the accumulated benefit
obligation for the qualified pension plan exceeded corresponding plan assets. FHN did not make a contribution to
the qualified pension plan during 2014 or 2013. Any future contributions will be based upon pension funding
requirements under the Pension Protection Act, the maximum deductible under the Internal Revenue Code, and
the actual performance of plan assets. Management has assessed the need for future fund contributions, and does
not currently anticipate that FHN will make a contribution to the qualified pension plan in 2015.

The nonqualified pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, excluding the retiree medical plan, are
unfunded. Benefit payments under the non-qualified plans were $5.0 million in 2014. FHN anticipates 2015
benefit payments to be $5.0 million. The discount rate for 2014 of 4.30 percent for the qualified pension plan and
4.00 percent for the nonqualified supplemental executive retirement plan was determined by using a hypothetical

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AA yield curve represented by a series of annualized individual discount rates from one-half to thirty years. The
discount rates for the pension and nonqualified supplemental executive retirement plans are selected based on
data specific to FHN’s plans and employee population. Due to freezing the plans, beginning January 1, 2013, FHN
no longer accrues service expense for future benefits in the qualified and supplemental executive retirement plan
(“SERP”) pension plan. Benefits accrued through December 31, 2012, for current participants were not reduced or
affected. Instead, FHN commenced new programs for service beyond 2012 through an increased match to the
Savings Plan and Savings Restoration Plan. See Note 19 – Pension, Savings, and Other Employee Benefits for
additional information.

FHN has various other financial obligations which may require future cash payments. Table 29 sets forth
contractual obligations representing required and potential cash outflows as of December 31, 2014. Purchase
obligations represent obligations under agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally
binding on FHN and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased;
fixed, minimum, or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. In addition, FHN
enters into commitments to extend credit to borrowers, including loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and
commercial letters of credit. These commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements in that
these commitments often expire without being drawn upon.

Table 29 – Contractual Obligations

(Dollars in thousands)

Contractual obligations:

Time deposit maturities (b)
Term borrowing (c)
Annual rental commitments under noncancelable

leases (d)

Purchase obligations

Total contractual obligations

Payments due by period (a)

Less than
1 year

1 year -
< 3 years

3 years -
< 5 years

After 5
years

Total

$ 860,822
804,000

$235,864
250,000

$135,190
407,301

$ 45,062
392,058

$1,276,938
1,853,359

15,585
68,405

26,464
52,599

19,707
14,123

27,112
7,237

88,868
142,364

$1,748,812

$564,927

$576,321

$471,469

$3,361,529

(a) Excludes a $5.2 million liability for unrecognized tax benefits as the timing of payment cannot be reasonably estimated.
(b) See Note 9 – Time Deposit Maturities for further details.
(c) See Note 11 – Term Borrowings for further details.
(d) See Note 6 – Premises, Equipment, and Leases for further details.

MARKET UNCERTAINTIES AND PROSPECTIVE TRENDS

Uncertainties remain surrounding the national economy, the housing market, Fed monetary policy, the regulatory
and political environment, U.S. government spending generally, and economic and political situations outside the
U.S. Those uncertainties will continue to present challenges for FHN. Although during 2014 the national economy
exhibited improvement, improvement has been uneven. Certain indicators have been mixed and economic
conditions could regress. While asset quality at FHN is strong, external factors may result in increased credit costs
and loan loss provisioning and could also suppress loan demand from borrowers and further increase competition
among financial institutions resulting in continued pressure on net interest income. Additionally, despite resolving
certain selling representation and warranties repurchase obligations to GSEs, a downturn in the economic
environment or disruptions in the housing market could affect borrower defaults and actions by MI companies
resulting in elevated repurchase requests from GSEs and third party whole loan purchasers relative to current
projections or could impact losses recognized by investors in FH proprietary securitizations which could result in
repurchase losses or litigation. See the Repurchase and Related Obligations from Loans Originated for Sale section
and Critical Accounting Policies within this MD&A, and Note 18 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures within this
report for additional discussion regarding FHN’s repurchase obligations.

In recent years, in response to the recession in 2008 and the following uneven recovery, the Federal Reserve has
implemented a series of domestic monetary initiatives. Several of these have emphasized so-called quantitative
easing strategies, the most recent of which ended during 2014. Other significant monetary strategies could be
implemented in the future including, in particular, so-called tightening strategies. Federal Reserve strategies can,

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and often are intended to, affect the domestic money supply, inflation, interest rates, and the shape of the yield
curve. Among other things, easing strategies are intended to lower interest rates, flatten the yield curve, and
stimulate economic activity, while tightening strategies are intended to increase interest rates, steepen the yield
curve, tighten the money supply, and restrain economic activity. Other things being equal, the current transition
from easing to possible tightening should tend to diminish or reverse downward pressure on rates, and to diminish
the stimulus effect that low rates tend to have on the economy. Many external factors may interfere with the
effects of these plans or cause them to be changed unexpectedly. Such factors include significant economic trends
or events (such as, for example, the substantial drop in oil prices experienced in late 2014 and early 2015) as well
as significant international monetary policies and events (such as, for example, the rise during 2014 in the value of
the U.S. dollar relative to many other currencies). Such strategies also can affect the U.S. and world-wide financial
systems in ways that may be difficult to predict.

Although FHN has little direct exposure to non-U.S.-dollar-denominated assets or to foreign sovereign debt, major
adverse events outside the U.S. could have a substantial indirect impact on FHN. Because the U.S. economy and
the businesses of many of our customers are linked significantly to global economic and market conditions, a
major adverse event could negatively impact liquidity in the U.S. causing funding costs to rise, or could potentially
limit availability of funding through conventional markets in a worst-case scenario. FHN also could be adversely
affected by events outside of the U.S. impacting hedging or other counterparties, customers with non-U.S.
businesses and/or assets denominated in foreign currencies, the U.S. economy, interest rates, inflation/deflation
rates, and the regulatory environment should there be a political response to major financial disruptions, all of
which could have a financial impact on FHN.

Regulatory Matters
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Reform Act”) made a substantial
number of significant changes to how financial services companies are regulated. Many of the changes in the
Reform Act continue to be incomplete, or are dependent upon new regulations to be issued or interpreted in the
future. Overall, the Reform Act and its regulations have increased FHN’s regulatory compliance and certain other
costs, and have constrained operations and revenues in some respects. FHN believes that additional impacts of
this sort are likely as additional parts of the Act are implemented.

In 2013, regulators adopted enhancements to U.S. capital standards based on international standards known as
“Basel III”. The revised standards create a new emphasis on Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, modify eligibility
criteria for regulatory capital instruments, and modify the methodology for calculating risk-weighted assets. The
revised standards apply to FHN beginning January 1, 2015. Since the standards are new, a number of interpretive
questions remain unresolved. Had the final rule been fully phased in and effective as of December 31, 2014, FHN
estimates that it would have remained a well-capitalized institution. Under the final rule as fully phased in, based
on a preliminary assessment, the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio at December 31, 2014, would have
decreased by approximately 50 basis points had the amended rule been in effect.

In October 2012 and January 2013 U.S. regulators adopted enhanced new stress test rules pursuant to the Dodd-
Frank Reform Act. Under these requirements covered institutions must conduct an annual stress test to determine
whether capital is likely to be adequate to absorb losses which could stem from certain adverse economic
scenarios provided by the regulators and must privately report the results to their primary regulator as well as
publicly disclose certain of those results. FHN’s and the Bank’s initial stress tests occurred in 2014. The public
disclosure requirement will apply to our tests reported in 2015.

Governmental Litigation Environment
Like many other banks involved in mortgage lending prior to 2009, FHN has defended and settled, and is continuing
to defend, various legal actions connected with the origination and the sale, securitization, or government insurance
of residential mortgage loans. FHN faces the possibility of still other such matters. In many of those actions a
governmental agency or government-insured agent is or may become the plaintiff. Refer to Note 18 – Contingencies
and Other Disclosures for additional information about those pending and prospective matters directly involving FHN.
Over the past year or two there have been several significant settlements, or reports of potential settlements, with
governmental entities that have been publicly reported or publicly announced by several large financial institutions.

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Many of these other settlements have been for reported amounts much larger than FHN’s settlements to date. The
trend of large settlements with governmental entities may adversely affect future outcomes for other financial
institutions in similar actions, especially where governmental officials have announced that the large settlements will
be used as the basis or a template for other settlements.

As discussed in Note 18 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures, certain governmental actions, investigations, and
claims involving FHN remain unresolved. FHN believes that pressure from governmental entities is not likely to abate
significantly, at least in the near term.

Foreclosure Practices
Since 2009 governmental officials and agencies have scrutinized industry foreclosure practices, particularly in
judicial foreclosure states, and have since expanded to include non-judicial foreclosure and loss mitigation
practices including the effective coordination by servicers of foreclosure and loss mitigation activities. All of the
changes to servicing practices including the additional oversight required arising out of this activity including those
described below could impact FHN through increased operational and legal costs. FHN continues to review,
monitor and revise, as appropriate, its foreclosure processes and coordinated loss mitigation practices with the goal
of conforming them to evolving servicing requirements.

FHN’s national mortgage and servicing platforms were sold in August 2008 and the related servicing activities,
including foreclosure and loss mitigation practices that were not transferred in 2008, were outsourced through a
three-year subservicing arrangement (the “2008 subservicing agreement”) with the platform buyer (the “2008
subservicer”). The 2008 subservicing agreement expired in 2011 when FHN entered into a replacement agreement
with a new subservicer (the “2011 subservicer”). In fourth quarter 2013, FHN contracted to sell a substantial
majority of its remaining servicing obligations and servicing assets (including advances) to the 2011 subservicer.
The servicing was transferred to the buyer in stages, and was substantially completed in first quarter 2014. The
servicing still retained by FHN continues to be subserviced by the 2011 subservicer.

As discussed in more detail in Note 18 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures, the 2008 subservicer has been
subject to a consent decree, and entered into a settlement agreement, with regulators related to alleged
deficiencies in servicing and foreclosure practices. The 2008 subservicer has made demands of FHN to pay
certain resulting costs and damages; FHN disagrees with those demands and has made no payments. This
disagreement has the potential to result in litigation and, in any such future litigation; the claim against FHN may
be substantial.

FHN anticipates continued compliance challenges relating to foreclosure, loss mitigation and servicing practices in
connection with its efforts to comply with regulations and standards issued by the OCC and the CFPB including
those relating to vendor management and changes in applicable state law relating to foreclosure and loss
mitigation.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
FHN’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding management’s discussion and analysis of financial
condition and results of operations. The Consolidated Financial Statements of FHN are prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and follow general practices within the
industries in which it operates. The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make certain
judgments and assumptions in determining accounting estimates. An accounting estimate is considered critical if:
(1) the estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time
the accounting estimate was made and (2) different estimates reasonably could have been used in the current
period, or changes in the accounting estimate are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, that would have
a material impact on the presentation of FHN’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, or results of
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It is management’s practice to discuss critical accounting policies with the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee
including the development, selection, and disclosure of the critical accounting estimates. Management believes the
following critical accounting policies are both important to the portrayal of the company’s financial condition and
results of operations and require subjective or complex judgments. These judgments about critical accounting
estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
Management’s policy is to maintain the ALLL at a level sufficient to absorb estimated probable incurred losses in
the loan portfolio. Management performs periodic and systematic detailed reviews of its loan portfolio to identify
trends and to assess the overall collectability of the loan portfolio. Accounting standards require that loan losses be
recorded when management determines it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss
can be reasonably estimated. Management believes the accounting estimate related to the ALLL is a “critical
accounting estimate” as: (1) changes in it can materially affect the provision for loan losses and net income, (2) it
requires management to predict borrowers’ likelihood or capacity to repay, often under uncertain economic
conditions, and (3) it requires management to distinguish between losses incurred as of a balance sheet date and
losses expected to be incurred in the future. Accordingly, this is a highly subjective process and requires
significant judgment since it is often difficult to determine when specific loss events may actually occur. The ALLL
is increased by the provision for loan losses and recoveries and is decreased by charged-off loans. Principal loan
amounts are charged off against the ALLL in the period in which the loan or any portion of the loan is deemed to
be uncollectible. This critical accounting estimate applies to the regional banking, non-strategic, and corporate
segments. A management committee comprised of representatives from Risk Management, Finance, Credit, and
Banking Management performs a quarterly review of the assumptions used in FHN’s ALLL analytical models,
makes qualitative assessments of the loan portfolio, and determines if qualitative adjustments should be
recommended to the modeled results. On a quarterly basis, as a part of Enterprise Risk reporting and discussion,
management addresses credit reserve adequacy and credit losses with the Executive and Risk Committee of FHN’s
Board of Directors.

FHN believes that the critical assumptions underlying the accounting estimate made by management include:
(1) the commercial loan portfolio has been properly risk graded based on information about borrowers in specific
industries and specific issues with respect to single borrowers; (2) borrower specific information made available to
FHN is current and accurate; (3) the loan portfolio has been segmented properly and individual loans have similar
credit risk characteristics and will behave similarly; (4) known significant loss events that have occurred were
considered by management at the time of assessing the adequacy of the ALLL; (5) the adjustments for economic
conditions utilized in the allowance for loan losses estimate are used as a measure of actual incurred losses;
(6) the period of history used for historical loss factors are most reflective of the current environment; and (7) the
reserve rates, as well as other adjustments estimated by management for current events, trends, and conditions,
utilized in the process reflect an estimate of losses that have been incurred as of the date of the financial
statements.

While management uses the best information available to establish the ALLL, future adjustments to the ALLL and
methodology may be necessary if economic or other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in
making the estimates. Such adjustments to original estimates, as necessary, are made in the period in which these
factors and other relevant considerations indicate that loss levels vary from previous estimates.

See Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 5 – Allowance For Loan Losses for detail
regarding FHN’s processes, models, and methodology for determining the ALLL.

REPURCHASE AND FORECLOSURE LIABILITY
Prior to September 2008, as a means to provide liquidity for its legacy mortgage banking business, FHN originated
loans through its legacy mortgage business, primarily first lien home loans, with the intention of selling them. From
2005 through 2008, FHN originated and sold $69.5 billion of agency mortgage loans without recourse which
includes $57.6 billion of loans sold to GSEs and $11.9 billion of loans guaranteed by Ginnie Mae. From 2005
through 2007, FHN securitized $26.7 billion of mortgage loans without recourse in proprietary transactions. In

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addition, through its legacy mortgage business FHN originated with the intent to sell and sold HELOC and second
lien mortgages through whole loan sales to private purchasers.

In addition, FHN has sold certain agency mortgage loans with full recourse under agreements to repurchase the
loans upon default. Loans sold with full recourse generally include mortgage loans sold to investors in the
secondary market which are uninsurable under government guaranteed mortgage loan programs due to issues
associated with underwriting practices, documentation, or other concerns. For mortgage insured single-family
residential loans, in the event of borrower nonperformance, FHN would assume losses to the extent they exceed
the value of the collateral and MI, FHA insurance, or VA guaranty. Loans sold with limited recourse include loans
sold under government guaranteed mortgage loan programs including the FHA and VA. FHN may absorb losses
due to uncollected interest and foreclosure costs and/or limited risk of credit losses in the event of foreclosure of
the mortgage loan sold. Generally, the amount of recourse liability in the event of foreclosure is determined based
upon the respective government program and/or the sale or disposal of the foreclosed property collateralizing the
mortgage loan. Another instance of limited recourse is the VA/No bid. In this case, the VA guarantee is limited and
FHN may be required to fund any deficiency in excess of the VA guarantee if the loan goes to foreclosure. Loss
related to repurchase obligations for loans sold with full or limited recourse represent a small amount of FHN’s
accrued liability for repurchase obligations.

For loans sold or securitized without recourse, FHN has obligations to either repurchase the loan for its outstanding
principal balance or make the purchaser whole for the economic losses of the loan if it is determined that the loan
sold was in violation of representations or warranties made by FHN upon closing of the sales. Contractual
representations and warranties vary significantly depending upon the transaction and purchaser-type (agency
versus private) of the loans transferred. Typical whole loan sales include relatively broad representations and
warranties, while FH proprietary securitizations include more limited representations and warranties. A substantial
majority of FHN’s accrued liability for repurchase obligations for alleged breaches of representations and warranties
relate to mortgage loans sold to GSEs. As of December 31, 2014, the repurchase request pipeline contained no
repurchase requests related to FH proprietary first lien securitizations based on breaches of representations and
warranties to the trustee. Due to the sales of MSR in late 2013 and early 2014, FHN has limited visibility into
current loan information such as principal payoffs, refinance activity, delinquency trends, and loan modification
activity.

Repurchase Accrual Methodology
Estimating probable losses associated with FHN’s repurchase obligations for alleged breaches of representations
and warranties related to prior agency loan sales requires significant management judgment and assumptions. The
loss estimation process relies on historical observed trends that may or may not be representative of future actual
results such as observed loss severities, resolution statistics, delinquency trends, and historical average loan sizes.
Additionally, the level of repurchase/make-whole request and associated losses are affected by external factors
such as GSE review practices and selection criteria, housing prices, actions of MI companies, and economic
conditions, all of which could change in the future.

In the fourth quarter of 2013, FHN entered into a DRA with Fannie Mae. In February 2014, FHN entered into a
DRA with Freddie Mac. Each DRA resolved certain selling representation and warranty repurchase obligations
associated with loans originated from 2000 to 2008 excluding certain loans FHN no longer serviced at the time of
the DRA. Under each DRA, FHN remains responsible for repurchase obligations related to certain excluded defects
(such as title defects and violations of the GSE’s Charter Act) and FHN continues to have obligations related to
mortgage insurance rescissions, cancellations, and denials. With respect to loans where there has been a prior
bulk sale of servicing, FHN is not responsible for mortgage insurance cancellations and denials to the extent
attributable to the acts of the current servicer. FHN has contemplated, among other things, the DRAs, estimates of
FHN’s repurchase exposure related to loans excluded from the DRAs, and estimates of FHN’s repurchase
exposure related to certain other loan sales. Additionally, FHN continues to monitor claims included in the active
pipeline, historical repurchase rates, and loss severities.

Based on currently available information and experience to date, FHN has evaluated its exposure under these
obligations and accordingly had reserved for losses of $120.1 million and $165.8 million as of December 31, 2014
and 2013, respectively, including a smaller amount related to equity-lending junior lien loan sales. Accrued

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liabilities for FHN’s estimate of these obligations are reflected in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of
Condition. Charges to increase the liability are included within Repurchase and foreclosure provision on the
Consolidated Statements of Income. The estimate is based upon currently available information and fact patterns
that exist as of the balance sheet date and could be subject to future changes. Changes to any one of these
factors could significantly impact the estimate of FHN’s liability. FHN continues to monitor trends in claims activity,
loss severities, success rates, GSE review practices, and MI cancellations in order to assess the adequacy of the
repurchase liability. At December 31, 2014, FHN had not accrued for exposure for repurchase of loans related to
FH proprietary securitizations arising from claims that FHN breached its representations and warranties made at
closing.

GOODWILL AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPAIRMENT
FHN’s policy is to assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or between annual
assessments if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit below its carrying amount. Impairment is the condition that exists when the carrying amount of
goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. FHN also allocates goodwill to the disposal of portions of reporting units in
accordance with applicable accounting standards. FHN performs impairment analysis when these disposal actions
indicate that an impairment of goodwill may exist. Reporting units have been defined as the same level as the
operating business segments.

Companies are permitted to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value
of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill, when determining whether the quantitative
assessment should be performed. If FHN concludes that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value
is less than its carrying value, or if management elects, the quantitative analysis is performed. FHN elected to
perform the quantitative analysis in 2014.

FHN engaged an independent valuation expert to assist in the computation of the fair value estimates of each
reporting unit as part of its annual assessment. The 2014 assessment for the regional banking reporting unit
utilized three separate methodologies: a discounted cash flow model, a comparison to similar public companies’
trading values, and a comparison to recent acquisition values. A weighted average calculation was performed to
determine the estimated fair value of the regional banking reporting unit. A discounted cash flow methodology was
utilized in determining the fair value of the capital markets reporting unit. The most recent valuations as of
October 1, 2014, indicated no goodwill impairment in either of the reporting units with goodwill. As of the most
recent assessment the fair value of regional banking and capital markets substantially exceeded their carrying
values.

Management believes the accounting estimates associated with determining fair value as part of the goodwill
impairment test is a “critical accounting estimate” because estimates and assumptions are made about FHN’s
future performance and cash flows, as well as other prevailing market factors (e.g., interest rates, economic trends,
etc.). FHN’s policy allows management to make the determination of fair value using appropriate valuation
methodologies and inputs, including utilization of market observable data and internal cash flow models. If a
charge to operations for impairment results, this amount would be reported separately as a component of
noninterest expense. This critical accounting estimate applies to the regional banking and capital markets business
reporting units. As of December 31, 2014, the corporate and non-strategic reporting units had no associated
goodwill.

The quantitative impairment testing process conducted by FHN begins by assigning net assets and goodwill to
each reporting unit. FHN then completes “step one” of the impairment test by comparing the fair value of each
reporting unit with the value (carrying amount) of its net assets, with goodwill included in the computation of the
carrying amount. The carrying value of a reporting unit is based on the amount of allocated equity as determined
by FHN’s internal management methodologies. FHN does not maintain a record of equity consistent with GAAP at
the reporting unit level. Allocated equity is utilized in certain internal performance measures for segments,
including return on tangible common equity. In determining the amount of equity allocated to each reporting unit,
FHN utilizes a risk-adjusted methodology that incorporates each reporting unit’s credit, market, interest rate,
operational, legal, and compliance risks. Unallocated equity is retained in the corporate reporting unit, which has
no goodwill. As of the most recent measurement date unallocated equity primarily related to FHN’s capital
deployment initiatives, including potential share buybacks, potential dividend increases, and potential acquisitions.

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If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of that reporting unit is not considered
impaired, and “step two” of the impairment test is not necessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit
exceeds its fair value, step two of the impairment test would be performed to determine the amount of impairment.
Step two of the impairment test requires a comparison of the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill to
the “implied fair value” of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is computed by assuming all assets and
liabilities of the reporting unit would be adjusted to the current fair value, with the offset as an adjustment to
goodwill. This adjusted goodwill balance would be the implied fair value used in step two. An impairment charge
would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.

In connection with obtaining the independent valuation, management provided certain data and information that
was utilized in the estimation of fair value. This information included budgeted and forecasted earnings of FHN at
the reporting unit level. Management believes that this information is a critical assumption underlying the estimate
of fair value. Other assumptions critical to the process were also made, including discount rates, interest rate
changes, asset and liability growth rates, and other income and expense estimates.

While management uses the best information available to estimate future performance for each reporting unit,
future adjustments to management’s projections may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the
assumptions used in making the estimates.

INCOME TAXES
FHN is subject to the income tax laws of the U.S. and the states and jurisdictions in which it operates. FHN
accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes.

Income tax expense consists of both current and deferred taxes. Current income tax expense is an estimate of
taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period and includes income tax expense related to uncertain tax
positions. A DTA or a DTL is recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes can be affected by
changes in tax rates applicable to future years, either as a result of statutory changes or business changes that
may change the jurisdictions in which taxes are paid. Additionally, DTAs are subject to a “more likely than not”
test to determine whether the full amount of the DTAs should be realized in the financial statements. FHN
evaluates the likelihood of realization of the DTA based on both positive and negative evidence available at the
time, including (as appropriate) scheduled reversals of DTLs, projected future taxable income, tax planning
strategies, and recent financial performance. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior
to the expiration of the carryforwards attributable to or generated with respect to the DTA. In projecting future
taxable income, FHN incorporates assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating
income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning
strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are
consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage the underlying business. If the “more likely than not” test
is not met, a valuation allowance must be established against the DTA.

The income tax laws of the jurisdictions in which FHN operate are complex and subject to different interpretations
by the taxpayer and the relevant government taxing authorities. In establishing a provision for income tax expense,
FHN must make judgments and interpretations about the application of these inherently complex tax laws.
Interpretations may be subjected to review during examination by taxing authorities and disputes may arise over
the respective tax positions. FHN attempts to resolve disputes that may arise during the tax examination and audit
process. However, certain disputes may ultimately be resolved through the federal and state court systems.

FHN monitors relevant tax authorities and revises estimates of accrued income taxes on a quarterly basis. Changes
in estimates may occur due to changes in income tax laws and their interpretation by the courts and regulatory
authorities. Revisions of estimates may also result from income tax planning and from the resolution of income tax
controversies. Such revisions in estimates may be material to operating results for any given period.

See also Note 16 – Income Taxes for additional information.

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CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
A liability is contingent if the amount or outcome is not presently known, but may become known in the future as
a result of the occurrence of some uncertain future event. FHN estimates its contingent liabilities based on
management’s estimates about the probability of outcomes and their ability to estimate the range of exposure.
Accounting standards require that a liability be recorded if management determines that it is probable that a loss
has occurred and the loss can be reasonably estimated. In addition, it must be probable that the loss will be
confirmed by some future event. As part of the estimation process, management is required to make assumptions
about matters that are by their nature highly uncertain.

The assessment of contingent liabilities, including legal contingencies, involves the use of critical estimates,
assumptions, and judgments. Management’s estimates are based on their belief that future events will validate the
current assumptions regarding the ultimate outcome of these exposures. However, there can be no assurance that
future events, such as court decisions or decisions of arbitrators, will not differ from management’s assessments.
Whenever practicable, management consults with third-party experts (e.g., attorneys, accountants, claims
administrators, etc.) to assist with the gathering and evaluation of information related to contingent liabilities. Based
on internally and/or externally prepared evaluations, management makes a determination whether the potential
exposure requires accrual in the financial statements.

See Note 18 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures for additional information.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES ISSUED BUT NOT CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE
In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, “Equity Method and Joint Ventures: Accounting for Investments
in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects.” ASU 2014-01 permits reporting entities to make an accounting policy
election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using a proportional amortization
method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial
cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net
investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense/(benefit). A reporting
entity should evaluate whether the conditions have been met to apply the proportional amortization method to an
investment in a qualified affordable housing project through a limited liability entity at the time of initial investment
on the basis of facts and circumstances that exist at that time. A reporting entity should reevaluate the conditions
upon the occurrence of certain specified events. An investment in a qualified affordable housing project through a
limited liability entity should be tested for impairment when there are events or changes in circumstances
indicating that it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of the investment will not be realized. For those
investments in qualified affordable housing projects not accounted for using the proportional amortization method,
the investment should be accounted for as an equity method investment or a cost method investment. The
decision to apply the proportional amortization method of accounting is an accounting policy decision that should
be applied consistently to all qualifying affordable housing project investments rather than a decision to be applied
to individual investments. The provisions of ASU 2014-01 are effective for annual periods, and interim reporting
periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014, and will be applied retrospectively to all
periods presented. FHN continues to evaluate the effects of ASU 2014-01 on its portfolio of low income housing
investments.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors:
Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure.”
ASU 2014-04 clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to
have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon
either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or
(2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan
through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the
amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate
property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by
residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the
applicable jurisdiction. ASU 2014-04 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual
periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. An entity can elect to adopt ASU 2014-04 using either a modified
retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Under the modified retrospective transition
method, an entity should apply ASU 2014-04 by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to residential consumer

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mortgage loans and foreclosed residential real estate properties existing as of the beginning of the annual period
for which the amendments are effective. FHN will adopt the requirements of ASU 2014-04 prospectively and does
not expect it to have a material effect on FHN’s statements of condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2014-09 does not
change revenue recognition for financial instruments. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should
recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This is
accomplished through a five-step recognition framework involving 1) the identification of contracts with customers,
2) identification of performance obligations, 3) determination of the transaction price, 4) allocation of the
transaction price to the performance obligations and 5) recognition of revenue as performance obligations are
satisfied. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative information is required for disclosure regarding the nature,
amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is
effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that
reporting period. Early application is not permitted. Transition to the new requirements may be made by
retroactively revising prior financial statements (with certain practical expedients permitted) or by a cumulative
effect through retained earnings. If the latter option is selected, additional disclosures are required for
comparability. FHN is evaluating the effects of ASU 2014-09 on its revenue recognition practices.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, “Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and
Disclosures.” ASU 2014-11 makes two changes to accounting for repurchase agreements. First, it requires secured
borrowing accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions. Second, it requires separate accounting for a transfer
of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which
will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement. ASU 2014-11 also requires additional
disclosures for repurchase transactions that are recognized as secured borrowings, including disaggregation by
class of collateral, the remaining contractual tenor of the arrangements and the risks inherent in the agreements.
Adoption of ASU 2014-11 will only affect FHN’s disclosures as it does not engage in repurchase-to-maturity or
repurchase financing transactions. These disclosure revisions are effective for annual periods beginning after
December 15, 2014, and for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an
Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period.” ASU 2014-12
requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service
period, be treated as a performance condition in determining expense recognition for the award. Thus,
compensation cost is recognized over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of the
performance condition. Expense is adjusted after the requisite service period for changes in the probability of
achievement. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods
beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 will have no effect on FHN.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-14, “Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans
upon Foreclosure.” ASU 2014-14 requires that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other
receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if 1) the loan has a government guarantee that it not separable from the
loan before foreclosure, 2) at the time of foreclosure the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate to the
guarantor and make a recoverable claim on the guarantee and 3) at the time of foreclosure any amount of the
claim that is based on the fair value of the real estate is fixed. For qualifying foreclosures, the amount of the
receivable recognized should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance expected to be recovered
from the guarantor. ASU 2014-14 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014
and may be adopted through either a prospective only approach or through a reclassification from other real estate
owned to other receivable on the effective date. FHN currently classifies foreclosed properties with government
guarantees within other real estate owned and plans to adopt ASU 2014-14 prospectively.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue
as a Going Concern.” ASU 2014-15 requires an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or
events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going
concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. If such events or conditions exist,
disclosures are required and management should evaluate whether its plans sufficiently alleviate the substantial
doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2015 and all interim and annual
periods thereafter. The provisions of ASU 2014-15 are not anticipated to affect FHN.

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Table 30 – Summary of Quarterly Financial Information

(Dollars in millions except per share data)

Summary income information:
Interest income
Interest expense
Provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense
Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net

of tax

Net income/(loss)
Income/(loss) available to common shareholders

Earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing

operations

Earnings/(loss) per common share
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share from

continuing operations

Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share

Common stock information:
Closing price per share:

High
Low
Period-end

Cash dividends declared per share

2014

2013

Fourth
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Second
Quarter

First
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Second
Quarter

First
Quarter

$179.4 $178.9 $177.4 $173.6
21.2
10.0
145.7
220.2
49.2

19.3
6.0
157.8
246.2
49.7

20.4
6.0
119.6
209.5
50.9

20.6
5.0
126.9
165.3
81.2

$179.1 $ 182.6 $184.0 $186.4
25.0
15.0
156.4
240.5
44.5

23.8
10.0
150.5
433.6
(103.1)

21.9
15.0
135.0
257.1
53.9

24.0
15.0
142.6
227.4
45.2

-
50.9

-
49.2
$ 46.4 $ 45.3 $ 76.8 $ 44.9

-
81.2

-
49.7

-
53.9

0.5
45.0
$ 49.4 $(107.5) $ 40.8 $ 41.0

0.1
(103.0)

-
45.2

$ 0.20 $ 0.19 $ 0.33 $ 0.19
0.19

0.19

0.33

0.20

$ 0.21 $ (0.45) $ 0.17 $ 0.17
0.17

(0.45)

0.21

0.17

0.20
0.20

0.19
0.19

0.32
0.32

0.19
0.19

0.21
0.21

(0.45)
(0.45)

0.17
0.17

0.17
0.17

$13.91 $12.96 $12.56 $12.56
11.22
12.34
0.05

11.47
12.28
0.05

11.18
11.86
0.05

11.37
13.58
0.05

$11.68 $ 12.55 $11.67 $11.26
9.96
10.68
0.05

10.65
11.65
0.05

10.99
10.99
0.05

9.72
11.20
0.05

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NON-GAAP INFORMATION

The following table provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP items presented in this MD&A to the most comparable
GAAP presentation:

Table 31 – Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands)

Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP)
(A) Total equity (GAAP)
Less: Noncontrolling interest (a)
Less: Preferred Stock

Total common equity
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP) (b)

(B) Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)
Less: Unrealized gains/(losses) on AFS securities, net of tax

(C) Adjusted tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)

Tangible Assets (Non-GAAP)
(D) Total assets (GAAP)
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP) (b)

(E) Tangible assets (Non-GAAP)

Tier 1 Common (Non-GAAP)
(F) Tier 1 capital (c)
Less: Noncontrolling interest – FTBNA preferred stock (a) (d)
Less: Preferred Stock
Less: Trust preferred (e)

(G) Tier 1 Common (Non-GAAP)

Risk Weighted Assets
(H) Risk Weighted assets (c)

2014

2013

$ 2,590,968
295,431
95,624

$ 2,500,751
295,431
95,624

2,199,913
175,450

2,024,463
18,581

2,109,696
163,931

1,945,765
(11,241)

$ 2,005,882

$ 1,957,006

$25,672,887
175,450

$23,789,833
163,931

$25,497,437

$23,625,902

$ 2,813,503
294,816
95,624
200,000

$ 2,618,976
294,816
95,624
200,000

$ 2,223,063

$ 2,028,536

$19,452,656

$18,878,594

Ratios
(B)/(E) Tangible common equity to tangible assets (“TCE/TA”) (Non-GAAP)
(A)/(D) Total period-end equity to period-end assets (GAAP)
(G)/(H) Tier 1 common to risk weighted assets (Non-GAAP)
(F)/(D) Tier 1 capital to total assets (GAAP)
(C)/(H) Adjusted common equity to risk weighted assets (“TCE/RWA”)

(Non-GAAP) (f)

(a) Included in Total equity on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
(b) Includes Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of amortization.
(c) Defined by and calculated in conformity with bank regulations currently applicable to FHN and FTBNA.
(d) Represents FTBNA preferred stock included in noncontrolling interest.
(e) Included in Term borrowings on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
(f) See Glossary of Terms for definition of ratio.

7.94%

8.24%

10.09
11.43
10.96

10.31

10.51
10.75
11.01

10.37

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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL TERMS

Adjusted Tangible Common Equity to Risk Weighted Assets (“TCE/RWA”) – Common equity excluding intangible
assets and unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities divided by risk weighted assets.

Allowance for Loan Losses (“ALLL”) – Valuation reserve representing the amount considered by management to be
adequate to cover estimated probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio.

Agencies – In this annual report, Agencies are collectively GSEs plus GNMA.

Basis Point – The equivalent of one-hundredth of one percent. One hundred basis points equals one percent. This
unit is generally used to measure spreads and movements in interest yields and rates and in measures based on
interest yields and rates.

Book Value Per Common Share – A ratio determined by dividing common equity at the end of a period by the
number of common shares outstanding at the end of that period.

Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit – Commercial letters of credit are issued or confirmed by an entity to
ensure the payment of its customers’ payables and receivables. Standby letters of credit are issued by an entity to
ensure its customers’ performance in dealing with others.

Commitment to Extend Credit (“Unfunded Commitments”) – Agreements to make or acquire a loan or lease as long
as agreed-upon terms (e.g., expiration date, covenants, or notice) are met. Generally these commitments have
fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.

Common Equity Tier 1 – A measure of a company’s capital position under U.S. Basel III capital rules first
applicable to FHN in 2015, which includes common equity less goodwill, other intangibles and certain other
required regulatory deductions as defined in those rules. Common Equity Tier 1 capital under U.S. Basel III in
2015 is not the same as the non-regulatory Tier 1 Common capital commonly used prior to 2015; comparisons
between the two are not meaningful.

Core Businesses – Management treats regional banking, capital markets, and corporate as FHN’s core businesses.
Non-strategic has significant legacy assets and operations that are being wound down.

Core Deposits – Core deposits consist of all interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits, except certificates of
deposit over $100,000. They include checking interest deposits, money market deposit accounts, time and other
savings, plus demand deposits.

Derivative Financial Instrument – A contract or agreement whose value is derived from changes in interest rates,
foreign exchange rates, prices of securities or commodities, or financial or commodity indices.

Diluted Earnings/(Loss) Per Common Share (“Diluted EPS”) – Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders,
divided by weighted average shares outstanding plus the effect of common stock equivalents that have the
potential to be converted into common shares.

Discharged Bankruptcies – Residential real estate secured loans where the borrower has been discharged from
personal liability through bankruptcy proceedings. Such loans that have not been reaffirmed by the borrower are
charged down to estimated collateral value less disposition costs (net realizable value) and are reported as
nonaccruing TDRs.

Earning Assets – Assets that generate interest or dividend income or yield-related fee income, such as loans and
investment securities.

Earnings/(Loss) Per Common Share (“EPS”) – Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders, divided by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL TERMS (continued)

Excess Interest-Only Strip – Financial asset representing the right to receive earnings from serviced assets that
exceed contractually specified servicing fees and are legally separable from the base servicing rights.

Fully Taxable Equivalent (“FTE”) – Reflects the amount of tax-exempt income adjusted to a level that would yield
the same after-tax income had that income been subject to taxation.

Forward Contracts – Contracts representing commitments either to purchase or sell at a specified future date a
specified security or financial instrument at a specified price, and may be settled in cash or through delivery.

Government Sponsored Entities (“GSEs”) – In this annual report, the term “GSEs” includes Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac.

Individually Impaired Loans – Generally, commercial loans over $1 million that are not expected to pay all
contractually due principal and interest, and consumer loans that have experienced a troubled debt restructuring
and are individually evaluated for impairment.

Interest-Only Strip – Mortgage security consisting of the interest rate portion of a stripped mortgage backed
security.

Interest Rate Caps and Floors – Contracts with notional principal amounts that require the seller, in exchange for a
fee, to make payments to the purchaser if a specified market interest rate exceeds a fixed upper “capped” level or
falls below a fixed lower “floor” level on specified future dates.

Interest Rate Option – A contract that grants the holder (purchaser), for a fee, the right to either purchase or sell a
financial instrument at a specified price within a specified period of time or on a specified date from or to the
writer (seller) of the option.

Interest Rate Swap – An agreement in which two entities agree to exchange, at specified intervals, interest payment
streams calculated on an agreed-upon notional principal amount with at least one stream based on a floating rate
index.

Interest Rate Swaptions – Options on interest rate swaps that give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to
enter into an interest rate swap agreement during a specified period of time.

Leverage Ratio – Ratio consisting of Tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average assets adjusted for certain
unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, goodwill, certain other intangible assets, the disallowable
portion of mortgage servicing rights and other disallowed assets.

Limited Issue Focused Examination (“LIFE”) – An accelerated, issue driven examination process where the taxpayer
and examiner work together on the most significant issues on the tax return, which results in a more focused
examination.

Lower of Cost or Market (“LOCOM”) – A method of accounting for certain assets by recording them at the lower of
their historical cost or their current market value.

Market Capitalization – Market value of a company is computed by multiplying the number of shares outstanding
by the current stock price.

Mortgage Backed Securities (“MBS”) – Investment securities backed by a pool of mortgages or trust deeds.
Principal and interest payments on the underlying mortgages are used to pay principal and interest on the
securities.

Mortgage Warehouse – Mortgage loans that have been closed and funded and are awaiting sale and delivery into
the secondary market. Also includes loans that management does not have the intent to hold for the foreseeable
future.

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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL TERMS (continued)

Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSR”) – The right to service mortgage loans, generally owned by someone else, for a
fee. Loan servicing includes collecting payments; remitting funds to investors, insurance companies, and taxing
authorities; collecting delinquent payments; and foreclosing on properties when necessary.

Net Interest Margin (“NIM”) – Expressed as a percentage, net interest margin is a ratio computed by dividing a
day-weighted fully taxable equivalent net interest income by average earning assets.

Net Interest Spread – The difference between the average yield earned on earning assets on a fully taxable
equivalent basis and the average rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities.

Nonaccrual or Nonperforming Loans – Loans on which interest accruals have been discontinued due to the
borrower’s financial difficulties. Interest income on these loans is generally reported on a cash basis as it is
collected after recovery of principal.

Non-GAAP – Certain measures contained within MD&A are not formally defined by GAAP or codified in the federal
banking regulations. A reconciliation of these Non-GAAP measures may be found in table 31 of MD&A.

Nonperforming Assets (“NPAs”) – Interest-earning assets on which interest income is not being accrued, real estate
properties acquired through foreclosure and other assets obtained through the foreclosure process.

Origination Fees – A fee charged to the borrower by the lender to originate a loan. Usually stated as a percentage
of the face value of the loan.

Provision for Loan Losses – The periodic charge to earnings for inherent losses in the loan portfolio.

Purchased Credit Impaired (“PCI”) Loans – Acquired loans that have experienced deterioration of credit quality
between origination and the time of acquisition and for which the timely collection of the interest and principal is
no longer reasonably assured.

Purchase Obligation – An agreement to purchase goods or services that is enforceable and legally binding and that
specifies all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable
price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction.

Purchased Funds – The combination of certificates of deposit greater than $100,000, federal funds purchased,
securities sold under agreement to repurchase, and other short-term borrowings.

Restricted Real Estate Loans and Secured Borrowings – Includes restricted loans that are assets of a consolidated
variable interest entity that can be used only to settle obligations of the consolidated variable interest entity and
loans from nonconsolidated variable interest entities in which the securitization did not qualify for sale treatment
per GAAP. These loans secure long-term borrowings of the respective VIE.

Repurchase Agreement – A method of short-term financing where one party agrees to buy back, at a future date
(generally overnight) and an agreed-upon price, a security it sells to another party.

Return on Average Assets (“ROA”) – A measure of profitability that is calculated by dividing net income by total
average assets.

Return on Average Common Shareholders’ Equity (“ROE”) – A measure of profitability that indicates what an
institution earned on its shareholders’ investment. ROE is calculated by dividing net income available to common
shareholders by total average common equity.

Risk-Adjusted Assets – A regulatory risk-based calculation that takes into account the broad differences in risks
among a banking organization’s assets and off-balance sheet financial instruments. For FHN, the risk-adjustment
calculations changed appreciably in 2015 under the U.S. Basel III rules.

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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL TERMS (continued)

Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (“TCE/TA”) – A ratio which may be used to evaluate a company’s
capital position. TCE/TA includes common equity less goodwill and other intangible assets over tangible assets.
Tangible assets includes a company’s total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets.

Tier 1 Capital Ratio – Ratio consisting of shareholders’ equity adjusted for certain unrealized gains/(losses) on
available-for-sale securities, reduced by goodwill, certain other intangible assets, the disallowable portion of
mortgage servicing rights and other disallowed assets divided by risk-adjusted assets. The components of Tier 1
capital, including the risk-adjustment of assets, changed significantly for FHN beginning in 2015 so that
comparisons of a Tier 1 capital ratio after 2014 with a ratio prior to 2015 may not be meaningful.

Tier 1 Common – A measure of a company’s capital position associated with U.S. capital rules applicable to FHN
prior to 2015, which includes Tier 1 capital as then defined less preferred stock amounts.

Total Capital Ratio – Ratio consisting of Tier 1 capital plus the allowable portion of the allowance for loan losses
and qualifying subordinated debt divided by risk-adjusted assets. The components of the Total capital ratio,
including the risk-adjustment of assets, changed significantly for FHN beginning in 2015 so that comparisons of a
Total capital ratio after 2014 with a ratio prior to 2015 may not be meaningful.

Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”) – A loan is identified and reported as a TDR when FHN has granted an
economic concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty.

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ACRONYMS

AFS
ALCO
ALLL
ALR
ALT A
ASC
ASU
BOLI
C&I
CD
CDO
CEO
CFPB
CLTV
CMO
CPP
CRA
CRE
CRMC
DOJ
DRA
DSCR
DTA
DTI
DTL
EPS
ESOP
FASB
FDIC
FFP
FFS
FH
FHA
FHFA
FHLB
FHLMC
FHN
FICO
FINRA
FNMA
FRB
FTBNA
FTE
FTHC
FTNF
FTNMC

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Available-for-sale
Asset/Liability Committee
Allowance for loan losses
Average loss rate model
Alternative-A
FASB Accounting Standards Codification
Accounting Standards Update
Bank-owned life insurance
Commercial, financial, and industrial loan portfolio
Certificate of deposit
Collateralized debt obligation
Chief Executive Officer
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Combined loan-to-value
Collateralized mortgage obligations
U.S. treasury capital purchase program
Credit Risk Assurance
Commercial Real Estate
Credit Risk Management Committee
U.S. Department of Justice
Definitive resolution agreement
Debt service coverage ratios
Deferred tax asset
Debt-to-income
Deferred tax liability
Earnings per share
Employee stock ownership plan
Financial Accounting Standards Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal funds purchased
Federal funds sold
First Horizon
Federal Housing Administration
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Federal Home Loan Bank
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or Freddie Mac
First Horizon National Corporation
Fair Isaac Corporation
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
Federal National Mortgage Association or Fannie Mae
Federal Reserve Bank or the Fed
First Tennessee Bank National Association
Fully taxable equivalent
First Tennessee Housing Corporation
FTN Financial
First Tennessee New Markets Corporation

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ACRONYMS (continued)

FTRESC
FTP
GAAP
GNMA
GSE
HAMP
HELOC
HFS
HTM
HUD
IO
IPO
IRS
LGD
LIBOR
LIHTC
LLC
LOCOM
LRRD
LTV
MBS
MD&A
MI
MNB
MSR
NAICS
NII
NIM
NMTC
NOL
NPA
NPL
NRV
NSF
OCC
OIS
OTC

OTTI
P&I
PCI
PD
PM
PO
PreTSL
QSPE

FT Real Estate Securities Company, Inc.
Funds Transfer Pricing
Generally accepted accounting principles
Government National Mortgage Association or Ginnie Mae
Government sponsored enterprises, in this filing references Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Home Affordable Modification Program
Home equity lines of credit
Held-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Interest-only
Initial public offering
Internal Revenue Service
Loss given default
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Limited Liability Company
Lower of cost or market
Loan Rehab and Recovery Department
Loan-to-value
Mortgage-backed securities
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Private mortgage insurance
Mountain National Bank
Mortgage servicing rights
North American Industry Classification System
Net interest income
Net interest margin
New Market Tax Credit
Net operating loss
Nonperforming asset
Nonperforming loan
Net realizable value
Non-sufficient funds
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Overnight indexed swap
One-time close, a mortgage product which allowed simplified conversion of a construction loan to
permanent financing
Other than temporary impairment
Principal and interest
Purchased credit impaired
Probability of default
Portfolio managers
Principal-only
Preferred Term Securities Limited
Qualifying special purposes entities

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ACRONYMS (continued)

R/E
REIT
Res CRE
RM
ROA
ROE
RSU
RWA
SBA
SEC
SVaR
TA
TCE
TDR
TRUP
UPB
UST
UTB
VA
VaR
VIE

Real estate
Real estate investment trust
Residential commercial real estate construction loan portfolio or residential CRE
Relationship managers
Return on assets
Return on common equity
Restricted stock unit
Risk weighted assets
Small Business Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Stressed Value-at-Risk
Tangible assets
Tangible common equity
Troubled Debt Restructuring
Trust preferred loan
Unpaid principal balance
United States Treasury Department
Unrecognized tax benefit
Veterans Administration
Value-at-Risk
Variable Interest Entities

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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT
ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management at First Horizon National Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. First Horizon National Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Even effective internal controls, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations such as the possibility of
human error or of circumvention or overriding of controls, and consideration of cost in relation to benefit of a
control. Moreover, effectiveness must necessarily be considered according to the existing state of the art of internal
control. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal controls may diminish over time.

Management assessed the effectiveness of First Horizon National Corporation’s internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2014. This assessment was based on criteria established in Internal Control-
Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO).

Based on our assessment and those criteria, management believes that First Horizon National Corporation
maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014.

First Horizon National Corporation’s independent auditors have issued an attestation report on First Horizon
National Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting. That report appears on the following page.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
First Horizon National Corporation:

We have audited First Horizon National Corporation and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management
is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Report of Management
on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our
audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control
based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial
reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of
the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the
policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, First Horizon National Corporation and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal
Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the consolidated statement of condition of First Horizon National Corporation and subsidiaries
as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive
income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2014, and
our report dated February 24, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial
statements.

Memphis, Tennessee
February 24, 2015

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
First Horizon National Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of condition of First Horizon National Corporation and
subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of
income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2014. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of First Horizon National Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December
31, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria
established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 24, 2015 expressed an
unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Memphis, Tennessee
February 24, 2015

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

Assets:
Cash and due from banks
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (Note 24)

Total cash and cash equivalents

Interest-bearing cash
Trading securities
Loans held-for-sale
Securities available-for-sale (Note 3)
Securities held-to-maturity (Note 3)
Loans, net of unearned income (Note 4)

Less: Allowance for loan losses (Note 5)

Total net loans

Mortgage servicing rights (Note 7)
Goodwill (Note 8)
Other intangible assets, net (Note 8)
Capital markets receivables
Premises and equipment, net (Note 6)
Real estate acquired by foreclosure
Derivative assets (Note 23)
Other assets
Total assets

Liabilities and equity:
Deposits:
Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more
Interest-bearing
Noninterest-bearing
Total deposits

Federal funds purchased (Note 10)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (Note 10 and Note 24)
Trading liabilities (Note 10)
Other short-term borrowings (Note 10)
Term borrowings (Note 11)
Capital markets payables
Derivative liabilities (Note 23)
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity:
First Horizon National Corporation Shareholders’ Equity:

Preferred stock – Series A, non-cumulative perpetual, no par value, liquidation preference of

$100,000 per share – (shares authorized – 1,000; shares issued – 1,000 on
December 31, 2014 and 2013)

Common stock – $.625 par value (shares authorized – 400,000,000; shares issued –
234,219,663 on December 31, 2014 and 236,369,554 on December 31, 2013)

Capital surplus
Undivided profits
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (Note 15)

Total First Horizon National Corporation Shareholders’ Equity

Noncontrolling interest (Note 12)

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

December 31

2014

2013

$

349,171
63,080
659,154
1,071,405
1,621,967
1,194,391
141,285
3,556,613
4,292
16,230,166
232,448
15,997,718
2,517
145,932
29,518
42,488
302,996
39,922
134,088
1,387,755
$25,672,887

$ 7,455,354
831,666
4,140,991
445,272
12,873,283
5,195,656
18,068,939
1,037,052
562,214
594,314
157,218
1,880,105
18,157
119,239
644,681
23,081,919

$

349,216
66,079
412,614
827,909
730,297
801,718
370,152
3,398,457
-
15,389,074
253,809
15,135,265
72,793
141,943
21,988
45,255
305,244
71,562
181,866
1,685,384
$23,789,833

$ 6,732,326
951,755
3,859,079
553,957
12,097,117
4,637,839
16,734,956
1,042,633
442,789
368,348
181,146
1,739,859
21,173
154,280
603,898
21,289,082

95,624

95,624

146,387
1,380,809
860,963
(188,246)
2,295,537
295,431
2,590,968
$25,672,887

147,731
1,416,767
695,207
(150,009)
2,205,320
295,431
2,500,751
$23,789,833

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars and shares in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise noted)

Year Ended December 31
2013

2012

2014

Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
Interest on investment securities available-for-sale
Interest on investment securities held-to-maturity
Interest on loans held-for-sale
Interest on trading securities
Interest on other earning assets
Total interest income

Interest expense:
Interest on deposits:

Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more

Interest on trading liabilities
Interest on short-term borrowings
Interest on term borrowings

Total interest expense

Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest income:
Capital markets
Deposit transactions and cash management
Mortgage banking
Brokerage, management fees and commissions
Trust services and investment management
Bankcard income
Bank-owned life insurance
Other service charges
Equity securities gains/(losses), net
Insurance commissions
Debt securities gains/(losses), net (Note 15)
Gain on divestiture
All other income and commissions (Note 14)

Total noninterest income

Adjusted gross income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest expense:
Employee compensation, incentives, and benefits (2014 and 2013 include $5.1 million and $10.1 million,

respectively, of expense associated with pension and post-retirement plans reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive income)

Occupancy
Legal and professional fees
Computer software
Operations services
Equipment rentals, depreciation, and maintenance
Contract employment and outsourcing
Advertising and public relations
Communications and courier
FDIC premium expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Foreclosed real estate
Repurchase and foreclosure provision
All other expense (Note 14)

Total noninterest expense
Income/(loss)before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes (2014 and 2013 include $2.0 million and $4.1 million, respectively, of tax

benefit reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ) (Note 16)

$ 571,798
93,233
287
11,170
31,991
770
709,249

$ 599,710
83,787
-
12,982
34,548
1,026
732,053

$ 648,555
98,450
-
14,906
35,363
1,679
798,953

11,562
9,076
3,078
3,090
15,390
4,765
34,570
81,531
627,718
27,000
600,718

200,595
111,951
71,257
49,099
27,777
23,697
16,394
11,882
2,872
2,257
-
-
32,263
550,044
1,150,762

478,159
54,018
44,205
42,931
35,247
29,964
19,420
18,683
16,074
11,464
4,170
2,503
(4,300)
88,673
841,211
309,551

14,762
15,879
3,747
5,642
13,624
4,704
36,321
94,679
637,374
55,000
582,374

272,364
114,383
33,275
42,261
26,523
20,482
16,614
13,440
2,211
3,023
(451)
111
40,341
584,577
1,166,951

529,041
50,565
53,359
40,327
35,215
31,738
35,920
18,239
17,958
20,156
3,912
4,299
170,000
147,872
1,158,601
8,350

19,744
21,265
5,896
8,311
10,450
5,286
39,334
110,286
688,667
78,000
610,667

334,912
120,168
51,890
34,934
24,319
22,384
18,805
12,935
365
3,148
328
200
46,941
671,329
1,281,996

640,857
49,027
38,750
40,018
35,429
31,246
41,198
17,439
18,318
27,968
3,910
11,041
299,256
129,244
1,383,701
(101,705)

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operation, net of tax (a)
Net income/(loss)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest
Preferred stock dividends
Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders
Basic earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations (Note 17)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations (Note 17)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share available to common shareholders (Note 17)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share available to common shareholders (Note 17)
Weighted average common shares (Note 17)
Diluted average common shares (Note 17)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(a) Due to the nature of the preferred stock issued by FHN and its subsidiaries, all components of Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

$
$
$
$
$

(85,262)
(16,443)
148
$ (16,295)
11,464
$ (27,759)
-
$ (27,759)
(0.11)
$
(0.11)
$
(0.11)
$
(0.11)
$
248,349
248,349

78,501
231,050
-
$ 231,050
11,527
$ 219,523
6,200
$ 213,323
0.91
$
0.90
$
0.91
$
0.90
$
234,997
236,735

(32,169)
40,519
548
41,067
11,465
29,602
5,838
23,764
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
237,972
239,794

$

$

have been attributed solely to FHN as the controlling interest holder.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in thousands)

Net income/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale arising during the period, Net of tax of $18.1 million

for 2014, $(41.9) million for 2013 and $(7.4) million for 2012

Reclassification adjustment for (gain)/loss on securities available-for-sale included in Net income/(loss), Net

of tax of $.2 million for 2013 and $(.1) million for 2012

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, Net of tax of $(44.8) million for 2014, $31.4 million for

2013 and $(17.9) million for 2012

Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period, Net of tax of $4.1 million for 2013
Amortization of prior service cost, transition asset/obligation, and net actuarial gain/(loss) included in net
periodic benefit cost, Net of tax of $2.0 million for 2014, $3.9 million for 2013 and $15.0 million for
2012

Total pension and post retirement plans

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Comprehensive income/(loss)

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Year Ended December 31

2014

2013

2012

$231,050

$ 41,067

$(16,295)

29,822

(66,768)

(11,619)

-

277

(200)

29,822

(66,491)

(11,819)

(71,173)
-

50,064
6,563

(27,204)
-

3,114

6,198

22,836

(68,059)

62,825

(4,368)

(38,237)

(3,666)

(16,187)

192,813

37,401

(32,482)

11,527

11,465

11,464

$181,286

$ 25,936

$(43,946)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Common
Shares

Total

Preferred
Stock

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Undivided
Profits

$160,918 $1,601,346 $757,364
(27,759)

-

-

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss) (a)

Noncontrolling
Interest

$(130,156)
-

$295,165
11,464

Balance, December 31, 2011
Net income/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Fair value adjustments, net of tax:

Securities available-for-sale

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the

period

Amortization of prior service cost, transition

asset/obligation, and net actuarial gain/(loss)
included in net periodic benefit cost

Comprehensive income/(loss)

Cash dividends declared ($.04 per share)
Common stock repurchased (b)
Common stock issued for:

Stock options and restricted stock – equity

awards

Tax benefit reversals – stock-based compensation

plans

Stock-based compensation expense
Dividends declared – noncontrolling interest of

subsidiary preferred stock

Balance, December 31, 2012
Net income/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Fair value adjustments, net of tax:

Securities available-for-sale

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the

period

Prior service credit/(loss) arising during the

period

Amortization of prior service cost, transition

asset/obligation, and net actuarial gain/(loss)
included in net periodic benefit cost

Comprehensive income/(loss)

257,468 $2,684,637
(16,295)

-

$-
-

-

-

-

-

(11,819)

(27,204)

22,836

(32,482)

-
(14,502)

(9,933)
(133,757)

632

144

-
-

-

(4,140)
16,201

(11,464)

243,598 2,509,206
41,067

-

-

-

-

-

-

(66,491)

50,064

6,563

6,198

37,401

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(11,819)

(27,204)

22,836

-

-

-

(27,759)

(16,187)

11,464

-
(9,064)

-
(124,693)

(9,933)
-

395

(251)

-
-

-

(4,140)
16,201

-

-

-
-

-

152,249 1,488,463 719,672
29,602

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

29,602

-
-

-

-
-

-

(146,343)
-

(66,491)

50,064

6,563

6,198

(3,666)

-
-

-

-
-

(11,464)

295,165
11,465

-

-

-

-

11,465

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (continued)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Preferred stock issuance (1,000 shares issued at

$100,000 per share net of offering costs)

Cash dividends declared:

Preferred stock ($5,838 per share)
Common stock ($.20 per share)

Common stock repurchased (b)
Common stock issued for:

Stock options and restricted stock – equity

awards

Tax benefit reversals – stock-based compensation

plans

Stock-based compensation expense
Dividends declared – noncontrolling interest of

subsidiary preferred stock

Real estate investment trust (“REIT”) preferred

stock issuance

Acquired noncontrolling interest – REIT
Other changes in equity

Balance, December 31, 2013
Net income/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Fair value adjustments, net of tax:

Securities available-for-sale

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the

period

Amortization of prior service cost, transition

asset/obligation, and net actuarial
gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit
cost

Comprehensive income/(loss)

Cash dividends declared:

Preferred stock ($6,200 per share)
Common stock ($.20 per share)

Common stock repurchased (b)
Common stock issued for:

Common
Shares

Total

Preferred
Stock

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Undivided
Profits

-

95,624 95,624

-

-

-

-
-
(8,356)

(5,838)
(48,302)
(91,448)

1,128

659

-
-

-

-
-
-

(1,569)
16,144

(11,465)

92
174
73

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-
(5,223)

-
-
(86,225)

(5,838)
(48,302)
-

705

(46)

-
-

-

-
-
-

(1,569)
16,144

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
73

236,370 2,500,751 95,624 147,731 1,416,767 695,207
- 219,523

231,050

-

-

-

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss) (a)

Noncontrolling
Interest

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

(11,465)

92
174
-

(150,009)
-

295,431
11,527

-

-

-

-

29,822

(71,173)

3,114

192,813

-
-
(3,554)

(6,200)
(47,567)
(43,579)

-

-

-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

29,822

(71,173)

3,114

-

-

-

- 219,523

(38,237)

11,527

-
-
(2,221)

-
-
(41,358)

(6,200)
(47,567)
-

877

1,269

-
-

-

(7,220)
11,351

-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

(11,527)

Stock options and restricted stock – equity

awards

1,404

2,146

Tax benefit reversals – stock-based compensation

plans

Stock-based compensation expense
Dividends declared – noncontrolling interest of

subsidiary preferred stock

-
-

-

(7,220)
11,351

(11,527)

Balance, December 31, 2014

234,220 $2,590,968 $95,624 $146,387 $1,380,809 $860,963

$(188,246)

$295,431

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(a) Due to the nature of the preferred stock issued by FHN’s subsidiaries, all components of other comprehensive income/(loss) have been

attributed solely to FHN as the controlling interest holder.

(b) 2014 includes $38.5 million repurchased under the share repurchase program launched in 2014. 2013 and 2012 include $87.6 million, and

$131.0 million, respectively, repurchased under the share repurchase program which was active from October 2011 to January 2014.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)
Operating
Activities

activities:

Net income/(loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided/(used) by operating

Provision for loan losses
Provision/(benefit) for deferred income taxes
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
Amortization of intangible assets
Net other amortization and accretion
Net (increase)/decrease in derivatives
Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights
Repurchase and foreclosure provision
Fair value adjustment to foreclosed real estate
Litigation and regulatory matters
(Gains)/losses on divestitures
Stock-based compensation expense
Tax benefit reversals stock-based compensation plans
Equity securities (gains)/losses, net
Debt securities (gains)/losses, net
(Gains)/losses on extinguishment of debt
Loss on deconsolidation of debt
Net (gains)/losses on sale/disposal of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights
Net (increase)/decrease in:

Trading securities
Loans held-for-sale
Capital markets receivables
Interest receivable
Other assets

Net increase/(decrease) in:
Capital markets payables
Interest payable
Other liabilities
Trading liabilities

Investing
Activities

Financing
Activities

Total adjustments
Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities

Available-for-sale securities:

Sales
Maturities
Purchases

Sales
Purchases

Premises and equipment:

Net (increase)/decrease in:

Loans
Interests retained from securitizations classified as trading securities
Interest-bearing cash

Cash receipts related to divestitures
Cash received for acquisition
Net cash provided/(used) by investing activities

Common stock:

Stock options exercised
Cash dividends paid
Repurchase of shares (a)
Tax benefit reversals stock-based compensation plans

Preferred stock issuance
Cash dividends paid – preferred stock – noncontrolling interest
Cash dividends paid – Series A preferred stock
Term borrowings:

Issuance
Payments/maturities
Increases in restricted and secured term borrowings
Net cash paid to deconsolidate/collapse securitization trusts

Net increase/(decrease) in:

Deposits
Short-term borrowings

Net cash provided/(used) by financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Year Ended December 31
2013

2014
231,050 $

$

41,067 $

55,000
(9,376)
36,514
3,912
31,187
650
(20,182)
170,000
4,987
63,654
(638)
16,144
1,569
(2,211)
451
-
-
2,213
39,633

455,520
31,785
72,517
3,571
8,787

(89,156)
(4,301)
(285,843)
(196,081)
390,306
431,373

2012
(16,295)

78,000
(70,266)
35,028
3,910
79,034
(8,847)
5,075
299,256
9,422
33,313
(485)
16,201
4,140
(365)
(328)
-
-
(2,540)
-

(283,239)
11,960
(31,598)
6,007
188,423

24,434
(2,386)
(223,446)
217,144
387,847
371,552

27,000
9,081
35,715
4,170
17,009
170
(1,248)
(4,300)
3,465
(2,720)
-
11,351
7,220
(2,872)
-
4,166
1,960
1,906
70,204

(392,806)
228,867
2,767
1,911
288,148

(3,016)
169
(60,599)
225,966
473,684
704,734

7,829
627,487
(751,365)

63,787
899,591
(1,348,526)

47,536
1,085,524
(1,157,906)

3,507
(31,404)

765
(27,349)

(866,107)
1,692
(891,670)
-
413,352
(1,486,679)

1,464,212
5,482
(349,940)
1,638
53,293
762,953

1,864
(47,366)
(43,579)
(7,220)
-
(11,465)
(6,200)

397,672
(23,572)
2,310
(225,151)

651
(38,229)
(91,533)
(1,569)
95,624
(11,465)
(4,288)

-
(430,088)
5,052
-

7,354
(21,862)

(489,308)
8,736
99,483
5,278
-
(415,165)

144
(10,066)
(133,757)
(4,140)
-
(11,406)
-

2,699
(234,209)
7,595
-

898,232
89,916
1,025,441
243,496
827,909
$ 1,071,405 $
81,151 $
$
77,779
3,947
20,877

(258,184)
(738,650)
(1,472,679)
(278,353)
1,106,262

416,700
288,060
321,620
278,007
828,255
827,909 $ 1,106,262

97,387 $

111,033
33,112
169,396
33,558

Supplemental Total interest paid
Disclosures

Total taxes paid
Total taxes refunded
Transfer from loans to other real estate owned
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) 2014 includes $38.5 million repurchased under the share repurchase program launched in January 2014. 2013 and 2012 include

5,437
26,113
23,340

$87.6 million and $131.0 million, respectively, repurchased under the share repurchase program which was active from October 2011 to
January 2014.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 (cid:2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting. The consolidated financial statements of First Horizon National Corporation (“FHN”),
including its subsidiaries, have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America and follow general practices within the industries in which it operates. This
preparation requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions are based on information
available as of the date of the financial statements and could differ from actual results.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of FHN and other entities in which it has a controlling financial interest. Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) for
which FHN or a subsidiary has been determined to be the primary beneficiary are also consolidated. Affiliates
for which FHN is not considered the primary beneficiary and in which FHN does not have a controlling financial
interest are accounted for by the equity method. These investments are included in other assets, and FHN’s
proportionate share of income or loss is included in noninterest income. All significant intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated. For purposes of comparability, certain prior period amounts
have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Business Combinations. FHN accounts for acquisitions as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805,
“Business Combinations,” which requires acquired assets and liabilities (other than tax balances) to be recorded
at fair value. Business combinations are included in the financial statements from the respective dates of
acquisition. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred.

Revenue Recognition. FHN derives a significant portion of its revenues from fee-based services. Noninterest
income from transaction-based fees is generally recognized when the transactions are completed. Noninterest
income from service-based fees is generally recognized over the period in which FHN provides the service.

Deposit Transactions and Cash Management. Deposit transactions include services related to retail and
commercial deposit products (such as service charges on checking accounts), cash management products and
services such as electronic transaction processing (Automated Clearing House and Electronic Data Interchange),
account reconciliation services, cash vault services, lockbox processing, and information reporting to large
corporate clients.

Insurance Commissions. Insurance commissions are derived from the sale of insurance products, including acting
as an independent agent to provide life, long-term care, and disability insurance.

Trust Services and Investment Management. Trust services and investment management fees include investment
management, personal trust, employee benefits, and custodial trust services.

Brokerage, Management Fees and Commissions. Brokerage, management fees and commissions include fees for
portfolio management, trade commissions, and annuity and mutual fund sales.

Statements of Cash Flows. For purposes of these statements, cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, and
securities purchased under agreements to resell are considered cash and cash equivalents. Federal funds are
usually sold for one-day periods, and securities purchased under agreements to resell are short-term, highly
liquid investments.

Trading Activities. Securities purchased in connection with underwriting or dealer activities (long positions) are
carried at fair market value as trading securities. Gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, on these
securities are reflected in capital markets noninterest income. Trading liabilities include securities that FHN has
sold to other parties but does not own (short positions). FHN is obligated to purchase securities at a future date
to cover the short positions. Assets and liabilities for unsettled trades are recorded on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition as “Capital markets receivables” or “Capital markets payables.” Retained interests from

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Note 1 (cid:2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

securitizations in the form of excess interest, interest-only and principal-only strips from sales and
securitizations of first lien mortgages are recognized at fair value as trading securities with gains and losses,
both realized and unrealized, recognized in mortgage banking income. Excess interest represents rights to
receive interest from serviced assets that exceed contractually specified rates. Principal-only strips are principal
cash flow tranches, and interest-only strips are interest cash flow tranches. Cash receipts and payments are
classified in investing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows based on the purpose for which
such financial assets were retained.

Investment Securities. Investment securities are reviewed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment
(“OTTI”). The review includes an analysis of the facts and circumstances of each individual investment such as
the degree of loss, the length of time the fair value has been below cost, the expectation for that security’s
performance, the creditworthiness of the issuer and FHN’s intent and ability to hold the security. Securities that
may be sold prior to maturity and equity securities are classified as securities available-for-sale and are carried
at fair value. The unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale, including debt securities for which
no credit impairment exists, are excluded from earnings and are reported, net of tax, as a component of other
comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity. Venture capital investments were classified as securities
available-for-sale and were carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in noninterest
income.

Realized gains and losses for investment securities are determined by the specific identification method and
reported in noninterest income. Declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary based on FHN’s analysis of
the facts and circumstances related to an individual investment, including securities that FHN has the intent to
sell, are also determined by the specific identification method, and reported in noninterest income. For impaired
debt securities that FHN does not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery but for which
credit losses exist, the OTTI recognized is separated between the total impairment related to credit losses which
is reported in noninterest income, and the impairment related to all other factors which is excluded from
earnings and reported, net of tax, as a component of other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity.

National banks chartered by the federal government are, by law, members of the Federal Reserve System. Each
member bank is required to own stock in its regional Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”). Given this requirement,
FRB stock may not be sold, traded, or pledged as collateral for loans. Membership in the Federal Home Loan
Bank (“FHLB”) network requires ownership of capital stock. Member banks are entitled to borrow funds from
the FHLB and are required to pledge mortgage loans as collateral. Investments in the FHLB are non-transferable
and, generally, membership is maintained primarily to provide a source of liquidity as needed.

Securities Purchased under Resale Agreements and Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements. FHN enters into
short-term purchases of securities under agreements to resell which are accounted for as collateralized
financings except where FHN does not have an agreement to sell the same or substantially the same securities
before maturity at a fixed or determinable price. All of FHN’s securities purchased under agreements to resell
are recognized as collateralized financings. Securities delivered under these transactions are delivered to either
the dealer custody account at the FRB or to the applicable counterparty. Securities sold under agreements to
repurchase are offered to cash management customers as an automated, collateralized investment account.
Securities sold are also used by the retail/commercial bank to obtain favorable borrowing rates on its purchased
funds. All of FHN’s securities sold under agreements to repurchase are secured borrowings.

Collateral is valued daily and FHN may require counterparties to deposit additional securities or cash as
collateral, or FHN may return cash or securities previously pledged by counterparties, or FHN may be required
to post additional securities or cash as collateral, based on the contractual requirements for these transactions.

FHN’s capital markets business utilizes securities borrowing arrangements as part of its trading operations.
Securities borrowing transactions generally require FHN to deposit cash with the securities lender. The amount
of cash advanced is recorded within Securities purchased under agreements to resell in the Consolidated
Statements of Condition. These transactions are not considered purchases and the securities borrowed are not
recognized by FHN. FHN does not conduct securities lending transactions.

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Note 1 (cid:2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Loans Held-for-Sale and Securitization and Residual Interests. Prior to fourth quarter 2008, FHN originated first
lien mortgage loans (“the warehouse”) for the purpose of selling them in the secondary market through sales to
government sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”), through proprietary securitizations, and to a lesser extent through
other whole loan sales. In addition, FHN sold certain of the second lien mortgages and home equity lines of
credit (“HELOC”) it produced in the secondary market through securitizations and whole loan sales through
third quarter 2007.

Loans originated or purchased in which management lacks the intent to hold are included in loans held-for-sale
in the Consolidated Statements of Condition. FHN has elected the fair value option on a prospective basis for
almost all types of mortgage loans held for sale. Such loans are carried at fair value, with changes in the fair
value of closed-end mortgage loans recognized in the mortgage banking noninterest income section of the
Consolidated Statements of Income. Changes in the fair value of HELOCs are recognized in the other income
section of the Consolidated Statements of Income. For mortgage loans originated for sale for which the fair
value option is elected, loan origination fees are recorded by FHN when earned and related direct loan
origination costs are recognized when incurred. See Note 25 – Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities for additional
information. FHN accounts for all mortgage loans held-for-sale which were originated prior to 2008 and for
mortgage loans held-for-sale for which fair value accounting was not elected at the lower of cost or market value
(“LOCOM”).

Mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) and mortgage loans guaranteed by the
Veterans Administration (“VA”) were generally securitized through the Government National Mortgage
Association (“GNMA”, “Ginnie Mae”, or “Ginnie”) programs. Generally, conforming conventional loans were
securitized through GSEs such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”, “Fannie Mae”, or
“Fannie”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”, “Freddie Mac” or “Freddie”). In
addition, FHN completed proprietary securitizations of nonconforming first lien and second lien mortgages and
HELOC, which do not conform to the requirements for sale or securitization through government agencies. Most
of these securitizations are accounted for as sales; the one that does not qualify for sale treatment is accounted
for as a consolidated VIE.

Loans. Loans are stated at principal amounts outstanding, net of unearned income. Interest on loans is
recognized on an accrual basis at the applicable interest rate on the principal amount outstanding. Loan
origination fees and direct costs as well as premiums and discounts are amortized as level yield adjustments
over the respective loan terms. Unamortized net fees or costs are recognized upon early repayment of the loans
or charge-off. Loan commitment fees are generally deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the
commitment period. As required by ASC 310, “Receivables”, FHN segregates the loan portfolio into segments
and then further disaggregates the portfolio into classes for certain disclosures. Commercial loan portfolio
segments include commercial, financial, and industrial (“C&I”) and commercial real estate (“CRE”). Commercial
classes within C&I include general C&I, loans to mortgage companies, the trust preferred loans (“TRUPs”) (i.e.,
loans to bank and insurance-related businesses) portfolio and purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans. Loans to
mortgage companies includes commercial lines of credit to qualified mortgage companies exclusively for the
temporary warehousing of eligible mortgage loans prior to the borrower’s sale of those mortgage loans to third
party investors. Commercial classes within commercial real estate include income CRE, residential CRE and PCI
loans. Retail loan portfolio segments include consumer real estate, permanent mortgage, and the credit card
and other segment. Retail classes include HELOC, real estate (“R/E”) installment and PCI loans within the
consumer real estate segment, permanent mortgage (which is both a segment and a class), and credit card and
other.

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if it becomes evident that full
collection of principal and interest is at risk, impairment has been recognized as a partial charge-off of principal
balance, or on a case-by-case basis if FHN continues to receive payments, but there are atypical loan structures
or other borrower-specific issues.

• The accrual status policy for commercial troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) follows the same internal

policies and procedures as other commercial portfolio loans.

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• Residential real estate secured loans discharged in bankruptcy that have not been reaffirmed by the
borrower (“discharged bankruptcies”) are placed on nonaccrual regardless of delinquency status and
reported as TDRs.

• Current second lien residential real estate loans that are junior to first liens that are 90 or more days past

due, are a bankruptcy, or a troubled debt restructuring are placed on nonaccrual status.

• Consumer real estate (HELOC and residential real estate installment loans), if not already on nonaccrual per

above situations, are placed on nonaccrual if the loan is 30 or more days delinquent at the time of
modification and is also determined to be a TDR.

• Government guaranteed/insured residential mortgage loans remain on accrual (even if the loan falls into one

of the above categories) because the collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured.

For commercial and retail loans within each portfolio segment and class that have been placed on nonaccrual
status, accrued but uncollected interest is reversed and charged against interest income when the loan is placed
on nonaccrual status. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable
value of collateral is sufficient to recover the principal balance and accrued interest. Interest payments received on
nonaccrual loans are normally applied to outstanding principal first. Once all principal has been received, additional
interest payments are recognized on a cash basis as interest income.

Generally, commercial and retail loans within each portfolio segment and class that have been placed on
nonaccrual status can be returned to accrual status if all principal and interest is current and FHN expects full
repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest, or the asset becomes well-secured and is in the
process of collection. This typically requires that a borrower make payments in accordance with the contractual
terms for a sustained period of time (generally for a minimum of six months) before being returned to accrual
status.

Residential real estate loans discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower are not
returned to accrual status. For current second liens that have been placed on nonaccrual because the first lien is
90 or more days past due or is a TDR, the second lien may be returned to accrual upon pay-off or cure of the
first lien.

Charge-offs. For all commercial and retail loan portfolio segments, all losses of principal are charged to the
allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) in the period in which the loan is deemed to be uncollectible.

For consumer loans, the timing of a full or partial charge-off generally depends on the loan type and
delinquency status. Generally, for the consumer real estate and permanent mortgage portfolio segments, a loan
will be either partially or fully charged-off when it becomes 180 days past due. At this time, if the collateral
value does not support foreclosure, balances are fully charged-off and other avenues of recovery are pursued. If
the collateral value supports foreclosure, the loan is charged-down to net realizable value of the collateral less
estimated costs to sell and is placed on nonaccrual status. For residential real estate loans discharged in
Chapter 7 bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower, the fair value of the collateral position is assessed at
the time FHN is made aware of the discharge and the loan is charged down to the net realizable value
(collateral value less estimated costs to sell). Within the credit card and other portfolio segment, credit cards
are normally charged-off upon reaching 180 days past due while other non-real estate consumer loans are
charged-off upon reaching 120 days past due.

Impaired Loans. Impaired loans include nonaccrual commercial loans greater than $1 million and modified
consumer and commercial loans that have been classified as a TDR and are individually measured for
impairment under the guidance of ASC 310. See Note 4 – Loans for a discussion of methodologies utilized by
FHN to measure impairment.

Purchased Credit Impaired Loans. ASC 310-30 “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a
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origination and the time of acquisition and for which the timely collection of the interest and principal is no
longer reasonably assured (“PCI loans”). PCI loans are initially recorded at fair value which is estimated by
discounting expected cash flows at acquisition date. The expected cash flows include all contractually expected
amounts (including interest) and incorporate an estimate for future expected credit losses, pre-payment
assumptions, and yield requirement for a market participant, among other things. To the extent possible, certain
PCI loans were aggregated into pools with composite interest rate and cash flows expected to be collected for
the pool. Aggregation into loan pools is based upon common risk characteristics that include similar credit risk
or risk ratings, and one or more predominant risk characteristics. Each PCI pool is accounted for as a single
unit.

Accretable yield is initially established at acquisition and is the excess of cash flows expected at acquisition
over the initial investment in the loan and is recognized in interest income over the remaining life of the loan,
or pool of loans. Nonaccretable difference is initially established at acquisition and is the difference between
the contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition.
FHN estimates expected cash flows for PCI loans on a quarterly basis. Increases in expected cash flows from
the last measurement result in reversal of any nonaccretable difference (or allowance for loan losses to the
extent any has previously been recorded) with a prospective positive impact on interest income. Decreases to
the expected cash flows result in an increase in the allowance for loan losses through provision expense.

FHN does not report PCI loans as nonperforming loans due to the accretion of interest income. Additionally, PCI
loans that have been pooled and subsequently modified will not be reported as troubled debt restructurings
since the pool is the unit of measurement.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The ALLL is maintained at a level that management determines is sufficient to
absorb estimated probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The ALLL is increased by the provision for loan
losses and loan recoveries and is decreased by charged-off loans. The ALLL is determined in accordance with
ASC 450-20-50 “Contingencies – Accruals for Loss Contingencies” and is composed of reserves for commercial
loans evaluated based on pools of credit graded loans and reserves for pools of smaller-balance homogeneous
retail and commercial loans. The reserve factors applied to these pools are an estimate of probable incurred
losses based on management’s evaluation of historical net losses from loans with similar characteristics.
Additionally, the ALLL includes specific reserves established in accordance with ASC 310-10-35 for loans
determined by management to be individually impaired as well as reserves associated with PCI loans.
Management uses analytical models based on loss experience subject to qualitative adjustment to reflect
current events, trends, and conditions (including economic considerations and trends) to assess the adequacy of
the ALLL as of the end of each reporting period. The nature of the process by which FHN determines the
appropriate ALLL requires the exercise of considerable judgment. See Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses for a
discussion of FHN’s ALLL methodology and a description of the models utilized in the estimation process for
the commercial and consumer loan portfolios.

Key components of the estimation process are as follows: (1) commercial loans determined by management to
be individually impaired loans are evaluated individually and specific reserves are determined based on the
difference between the outstanding loan amount and the estimated net realizable value of the collateral (if
collateral dependent), the present value of expected future cash flows or by observable market prices; (2)
individual commercial loans not considered to be individually impaired are segmented based on similar credit
risk characteristics and evaluated on a pool basis; (3) reserve rates for the commercial segment are calculated
based on historical net charge-offs and are subject to adjustment by management to reflect current events,
trends, and conditions (including economic considerations and trends); (4) management’s estimate of probable
incurred losses reflects the reserve rate applied against the balance of loans in the commercial segment of the
loan portfolio; (5) retail loans are generally segmented based on loan type; (6) reserve amounts for each retail
portfolio segment are calculated using analytical models based on delinquency trends and net loss experience
and are subject to adjustment by management to reflect current events, trends, and conditions (including
economic considerations and trends); and (7) the reserve amount for each retail portfolio segment reflects
management’s estimate of probable incurred losses in the retail segment of the loan portfolio.

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Impairment related to individually impaired loans is measured in accordance with ASC 310-10. For all
commercial portfolio segments, commercial TDRs and other individually impaired commercial loans are
measured based on the present value of expected future payments discounted at the loan’s effective interest
rate (“the DCF method”), observable market prices, or for loans that are solely dependent on the collateral for
repayment, the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell (net realizable value). Impaired
loans also include consumer TDRs. With the exception of discharged bankruptcies which are collateral
dependent and charged down to net realizable value, impairment of consumer TDRs is measured using a DCF
model. For loans measured using the DCF method or by observable market prices, if the recorded investment in
the impaired loan exceeds this amount, a specific allowance is established as a component of the ALLL;
however, for impaired collateral-dependent loans FHN generally charges off the full difference between the book
value and the estimated net realizable value.

Future adjustments to the ALLL and methodology may be necessary if economic or other conditions differ
substantially from the assumptions used in making the estimates or, if required by regulators, based upon
information at the time of their examinations or upon future regulatory guidance. Such adjustments to original
estimates, as necessary, are made in the period in which these factors and other relevant considerations
indicate that loss levels vary from previous estimates.

Premises and Equipment. Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and
amortization and include additions that materially extend the useful lives of existing premises and equipment.
All other maintenance and repair expenditures are expensed as incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions are
reflected in noninterest income and expense, respectively.

Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets and are recorded as noninterest expense. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the
lease periods or the estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Useful lives utilized in determining
depreciation for furniture, fixtures and equipment and buildings are three to fifteen and seven to forty-five
years, respectively.

Real Estate Acquired by Foreclosure. Real estate acquired by foreclosure consists of properties that have been
acquired in satisfaction of debt. These properties are carried at the lower of the outstanding loan amount or
estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell the real estate. Losses arising at foreclosure are charged to the
appropriate valuation allowance. Properties acquired by foreclosure in compliance with HUD servicing guidelines
are included in “Real estate acquired by foreclosure” and are carried at the estimated amount of the underlying
government insurance or guarantee. On December 31, 2014, FHN had $9.5 million of these foreclosed
properties.

Required developmental costs associated with foreclosed property under construction are capitalized and
included in determining the estimated net realizable value of the property, which is reviewed periodically, and
any write-downs are charged against current earnings.

Intangible Assets. Intangible assets consist of “Other intangible assets” and “Goodwill.” Other intangible assets
represents intangible assets, including customer lists, acquired contracts, covenants not to compete and
premium on purchased deposits, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives, except for those assets
related to deposit bases that are primarily amortized over 10 years. Management evaluates whether events or
circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining useful life or carrying value of amortizing intangibles
should be revised. Goodwill represents the excess of cost over net assets of acquired subsidiaries less
identifiable intangible assets. On an annual basis, FHN assesses goodwill for impairment.

Derivative Financial Instruments. FHN accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with ASC 815
which requires recognition of all derivative instruments on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability
measured at fair value through adjustments to either accumulated other comprehensive income within
shareholders’ equity or current earnings. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell a
derivative asset or paid to transfer a derivative liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on
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methodologies. FHN has elected to present its derivative assets and liabilities gross on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition. Amounts of collateral posted or received have not been netted with the related
derivatives. See Note 23 – Derivatives for discussion on netting of derivatives.

FHN prepares written hedge documentation, identifying the risk management objective and designating the
derivative instrument as a fair value hedge or cash flow hedge as applicable, or as a free-standing derivative
instrument entered into as an economic hedge or to meet customers’ needs. All transactions designated as
ASC 815 hedges must be assessed at inception and on an ongoing basis as to the effectiveness of the
derivative instrument in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. For a fair value
hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument and changes in the fair value of the hedged asset
or liability attributable to the hedged risk are recognized currently in earnings. For a cash flow hedge, changes
in the fair value of the derivative instrument, to the extent that it is effective, are recorded in accumulated
other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to earnings as the hedged transaction impacts net
income. Any ineffective portion of a cash flow hedge is recognized currently in earnings. For free-standing
derivative instruments, changes in fair values are recognized currently in earnings. See Note 23 – Derivatives for
additional information.

Cash flows from derivative contracts are reported as operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows.

Advertising and Public Relations. Advertising and public relations costs are generally expensed as incurred.

Income Taxes. FHN accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method pursuant to ASC 740,
“Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets (“DTAs”) and liabilities (“DTLs”) for the
expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this
method, FHN’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial
statement carrying amounts and the corresponding tax basis of certain assets and liabilities using enacted tax
rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates
on DTAs and DTLs is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Additionally, DTAs are subject to a “more likely than not” test to determine whether the full amount of the
DTAs should be realized in the financial statements. FHN evaluates the likelihood of realization of the DTA
based on both positive and negative evidence available at the time, including (as appropriate) scheduled
reversals of DTLs, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance. If
the “more likely than not” test is not met, a valuation allowance must be established against the DTA. In the
event FHN determines that DTAs are realizable in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, FHN would
make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

FHN’s ASC 740 policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a
component of income tax expense. Accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax
asset/liability line in the consolidated balance sheet.

FHN and its eligible subsidiaries are included in a consolidated federal income tax return. FHN files separate
returns for subsidiaries that are not eligible to be included in a consolidated federal income tax return. Based
on the laws of the applicable state where it conducts business operations, FHN either files consolidated,
combined, or separate returns. With few exceptions, FHN is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state and local
tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently
completed a limited issue focused examination (“LIFE”) for the years ending December 31, 2011 and 2010.
All proposed adjustments with respect to examinations of federal returns filed for 2011 and prior years have
been settled. FHN is currently under audit in several states.

Earnings per Share. Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each period. Diluted earnings
per share in net income periods is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the
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would have been outstanding if the potential dilutive common shares resulting from restricted shares or units
and options granted under FHN’s equity compensation plans and deferred compensation arrangements had been
issued. FHN utilizes the treasury stock method in this calculation. Diluted earnings per share does not reflect
an adjustment for potentially dilutive shares in periods in which a net loss available to common shareholders
exists.

Equity Compensation. FHN accounts for its employee stock-based compensation plans using the grant date fair
value of an award to determine the expense to be recognized over the life of the award. For awards with service
vesting criteria, expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the requisite service period (generally
the vesting period) and is adjusted for anticipated forfeitures. For awards vesting based on a performance
measure, anticipated performance is projected to determine the number of awards expected to vest, and the
corresponding aggregate expense is adjusted to reflect the elapsed portion of the performance period. The fair
value of equity awards with cash payout requirements, as well as awards for which fair value cannot be
estimated at grant date, is remeasured each reporting period through vesting date. Performance awards with
pre-grant date achievement criteria are expensed over the period from the start of the performance period
through the end of the service vesting term. Awards are amortized using the nonsubstantive vesting methodology
which requires that expense associated with awards having only service vesting criteria that continue vesting
after retirement be recognized over a period ending no later than an employee’s retirement eligibility date.

Repurchase and Foreclosure Provision. The repurchase and foreclosure provision is the charge to earnings
necessary to maintain the liability at a level that reflects management’s best estimate of losses associated with
the repurchase of loans previously transferred in whole loans sales or securitizations, or make whole requests as
of the balance sheet date. See Note 18 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures for discussion related to FHN’s
obligations to repurchase such loans.

Legal Costs. Generally, legal costs are expensed as incurred.

Contingency Accruals. Contingent liabilities arise in the ordinary course of business, including those related to
lawsuits, arbitration, mediation, and other forms of litigation. FHN establishes loss contingency liabilities for
matters when loss is both probable and reasonably estimable as prescribed by applicable financial accounting
guidance. A liability generally is not established when a loss contingency either is not probable or its amount is
not reasonably estimable. If loss for a matter is probable and a range of possible loss outcomes is the best
estimate available, accounting guidance generally requires a liability to be established at the low end of the
range. Expected recoveries from insurance and indemnification arrangements are recognized if they are
considered equally as probable and reasonably estimable as the related loss contingency up to the recognized
amount of the estimated loss. Gain contingencies and expected recoveries from insurance and indemnification
arrangements in excess of the associated recorded estimated losses are recognized when received. Recognized
recoveries are recorded as offsets to the related expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The
favorable resolution of a gain contingency generally results in the recognition of other income in the
Consolidated Statements of Income.

Summary of Accounting Changes. Effective January 2014, FHN adopted provisions of FASB ASU 2013-11
“Income Taxes: Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar
Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” ASU 2013-11 provides guidance on the financial statement
presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax
credit carryforward exists. Generally, ASU 2013-11 requires that an unrecognized tax benefit should reduce a
deferred tax asset (“DTA”) that has been established for a net operating loss (“NOL”), a tax credit carryforward,
or other similar tax losses. However, if a filer does not have such carryforwards or similar tax losses at the
reporting date, the uncertain tax position should be recorded as a liability. If a filer does have a DTA, but is not
required by tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to use the DTA to settle additional taxes from the disallowance
of a tax position and that is the filer’s intent, the uncertain tax position should be recognized as a liability in
that situation as well and not netted with the DTA. The assessment of whether a DTA is available is based on
the unrecognized tax benefit and DTA that exist at the reporting date and should be made presuming
disallowance of the tax position at the reporting date. The adoption of provisions of ASU 2013-11, did not have
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Effective January 1, 2013, FHN adopted the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2011-11, “Balance Sheet: Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” ASU 2011-11 creates new
disclosure requirements about the nature of an entity’s rights of setoff and related arrangements associated with
its financial instruments and derivative instruments. ASU 2011-11 requires entities to disclose both gross and
net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the balance sheet as well as
instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The scope of
ASU 2011-11 includes derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements/reverse sale and repurchase agreements,
and securities borrowing and securities lending arrangements. The provisions of ASU 2011-11 are effective for
periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with retrospective application to all periods presented in the
financial statements required. Additionally in January 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-01, “Clarifying the Scope
of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”, that narrowed the scope of ASU 2011-11. Based on this
amendment, ASU 2011-11 applies to derivatives, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase
agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions
that are either offset or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Upon
adoption of ASU 2011-11, FHN revised its disclosures accordingly. The adoption of the provisions of
ASU 2011-11 had no effect on FHN’s statement of condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, FHN adopted the provisions of FASB ASU 2013-02, “Comprehensive Income:
Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” ASU 2013-02 requires
an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on
the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be
reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be
reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference
other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02
does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial
statements but modifies interim disclosure requirements such that changes in accumulated other comprehensive
income must be disclosed in interim filings. The provisions of ASU 2013-02 are effective for periods beginning
after December 15, 2012, with prospective application to transactions or modifications of existing transactions
that occur on or after the effective date. Upon adoption of the provisions of ASU 2013-02 on January 1, 2013,
FHN revised its financial statements and disclosures accordingly.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10, “Derivatives and Hedging: Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective
Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes.”
ASU 2013-10 provides guidance on the risks that are permitted to be hedged in a fair value or cash flow
hedge. The provisions of ASU 2013-10 permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap
Rate) to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under ASC 815, in addition
to U.S. Treasury rates and the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The amendments also remove the
restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. The provisions of ASU 2013-10 are effective
prospectively for qualifying new or re-designated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013.
FHN may apply the provisions of ASU 2013-10 to future hedging relationships.

Effective January 1, 2012, FHN adopted the provisions of FASB ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of
Comprehensive Income”. ASU 2011-05 requires that net income and other comprehensive income be presented
either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.
ASU 2011-05 also provides that regardless of the method used to present comprehensive income, presentation
is required on the face of the financial statements of reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified
from other comprehensive income to net income. ASU 2011-05 does not change the current option for entities
to present components of other comprehensive income gross or net of the effect of income taxes, provided that
such tax effects are presented in the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented or disclosed
in the notes to the financial statements. The provisions of ASU 2011-05 are effective for periods beginning
after December 15, 2011, with retrospective application to all periods presented in the financial statements
required. No transition disclosures are required upon adoption. For interim reporting periods, filers are only
required to present total comprehensive income in a single continuous statement or in two consecutive
statements. On December 23, 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, which indefinitely deferred the provisions
of ASU 2011-05 that require entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other

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comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net income is presented and the
statement in which other comprehensive income is presented (for both interim and annual financial statements).
This deferral was superseded by ASU 2013-12. Upon adoption of the provisions of ASU 2011-05 and
ASU 2011-12 on January 1, 2012, FHN revised its financial statements and disclosures accordingly.

Accounting Changes Issued but Not Currently Effective. In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, “Equity
Method and Joint Ventures: Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects.”
ASU 2014-01 permits reporting entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments
in qualified affordable housing projects using a proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met.
Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion
to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income
statement as a component of income tax expense/(benefit). A reporting entity should evaluate whether the
conditions have been met to apply the proportional amortization method to an investment in a qualified
affordable housing project through a limited liability entity at the time of initial investment on the basis of facts
and circumstances that exist at that time. A reporting entity should reevaluate the conditions upon the
occurrence of certain specified events. An investment in a qualified affordable housing project through a limited
liability entity should be tested for impairment when there are events or changes in circumstances indicating
that it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of the investment will not be realized. For those
investments in qualified affordable housing projects not accounted for using the proportional amortization
method, the investment should be accounted for as an equity method investment or a cost method investment.
The decision to apply the proportional amortization method of accounting is an accounting policy decision that
should be applied consistently to all qualifying affordable housing project investments rather than a decision to
be applied to individual investments. The provisions of ASU 2014-01 are effective for annual periods, and
interim reporting periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014, and will be applied
retrospectively to all periods presented. FHN continues to evaluate the effects of ASU 2014-01 on its portfolio
of low income housing investments.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors:
Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure.”
ASU 2014-04 clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to
have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan,
upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a
foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to
satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement.
Additionally, the amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed
residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans
collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local
requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. ASU 2014-04 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods
within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. An entity can elect to adopt ASU 2014-04
using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Under the modified
retrospective transition method, an entity should apply ASU 2014-04 by means of a cumulative-effect
adjustment to residential consumer mortgage loans and foreclosed residential real estate properties existing as
of the beginning of the annual period for which the amendments are effective. FHN will adopt the requirements
of ASU 2014-04 prospectively and does not expect it to have a material effect on FHN’s statements of
condition, results of operation or cash flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2014-09 does
not change revenue recognition for financial instruments. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity
should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that
reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
This is accomplished through a five-step recognition framework involving 1) the identification of contracts with
customers, 2) identification of performance obligations, 3) determination of the transaction price, 4) allocation
of the transaction price to the performance obligations and 5) recognition of revenue as performance obligations
are satisfied. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative information is required for disclosure regarding the
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2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods
within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. Transition to the new requirements may be made
by retroactively revising prior financial statements (with certain practical expedients permitted) or by a
cumulative effect through retained earnings. If the latter option is selected, additional disclosures are required
for comparability. FHN is evaluating the effects of ASU 2014-09 on its revenue recognition practices.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, “Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and
Disclosures.” ASU 2014-11 makes two changes to accounting for repurchase agreements. First, it requires secured
borrowing accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions. Second, it requires separate accounting for a transfer
of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which
will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement. ASU 2014-11 also requires additional
disclosures for repurchase transactions that are recognized as secured borrowings, including disaggregation by
class of collateral, the remaining contractual tenor of the arrangements and the risks inherent in the agreements.
Adoption of ASU 2014-11 will only affect FHN’s disclosures as it does not engage in repurchase-to-maturity or
repurchase financing transactions. These disclosure revisions are effective for annual periods beginning after
December 15, 2014, and for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an
Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period.” ASU 2014-12
requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service
period, be treated as a performance condition in determining expense recognition for the award. Thus,
compensation cost is recognized over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of the
performance condition. Expense is adjusted after the requisite service period for changes in the probability of
achievement. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods
beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 will have no effect on FHN.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-14, “Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans
upon Foreclosure.” ASU 2014-14 requires that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other
receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if 1) the loan has a government guarantee that it not separable from the
loan before foreclosure, 2) at the time of foreclosure the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate to the
guarantor and make a recoverable claim on the guarantee and 3) at the time of foreclosure any amount of the
claim that is based on the fair value of the real estate is fixed. For qualifying foreclosures, the amount of the
receivable recognized should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance expected to be recovered
from the guarantor. ASU 2014-14 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014
and may be adopted through either a prospective only approach or through a reclassification from other real estate
owned to other receivable on the effective date. FHN currently classifies foreclosed properties with government
guarantees within other real estate owned and plans to adopt ASU 2014-14 prospectively.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue
as a Going Concern.” ASU 2014-15 requires an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or
events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going
concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. If such events or conditions exist,
additional disclosures are required and management should evaluate whether its plans sufficiently alleviate the
substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2015 and all interim
and annual periods thereafter. The provisions of ASU 2014-15 are not anticipated to affect FHN.

Note 2 (cid:2) Acquisitions and Divestitures

On May 27, 2014, First Tennessee Bank National Association (“FTBNA”) entered into an agreement to purchase
thirteen bank branches in Middle and East Tennessee. The purchase of the branches closed on October 17, 2014.
The fair value of the acquired assets totaled $437.6 million, including $413.4 million in cash, $7.5 million in fixed
assets, and $15.7 million of goodwill and intangible assets. FTBNA also assumed $437.2 million of deposits
associated with these branches. FTBNA paid a deposit premium of 3.32 percent and acquired an immaterial
amount of loans as part of the transaction. FHN’s operating results for 2014 includes the impact of branch activity
subsequent to the October 17, 2014 closing date.

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On June 7, 2013, FTBNA acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Mountain National Bank (“MNB”)
a community bank headquartered in Sevierville, Tennessee from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”), as receiver, pursuant to a purchase and assumption agreement. Prior to the acquisition, MNB operated
12 branches in Sevier and Blount counties in eastern Tennessee. Excluding purchase accounting adjustments,
FHN acquired approximately $452 million in assets, including approximately $249 million in loans, and assumed
approximately $362 million of MNB deposits. There was no premium associated with the acquired deposits and
assets were acquired at a discount of $33 million from book value. FHN did not enter into a loss-sharing
agreement with the FDIC associated with the MNB purchase.

FHN has accounted for these acquisitions as business combinations in accordance with ASC 805, “Business
Combinations,” which requires acquired assets and liabilities (other than tax balances) to be recorded at fair value.
Generally, the fair value for the acquired loans was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis with significant
unobservable inputs (Level 3) including adjustments for expected credit losses, prepayment speeds, current market
rates for similar loans, and an adjustment for investor-required yield given product-type and various risk
characteristics (refer to Note 4 – Loans for additional information).

The following schedule details significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the FDIC for MNB and
estimated purchase accounting/fair value adjustments at June 7, 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest-bearing cash
Securities available-for-sale
Loans, net of unearned income
Core deposit intangible
Premises and equipment
Real estate acquired by foreclosure
Deferred tax asset
Other assets

Total assets acquired

Liabilities:
Deposits
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Other liabilities

Total liabilities assumed

Acquired noncontrolling interest

Total liabilities assumed and acquired noncontrolling interest

Excess of assets acquired over liabilities assumed

Mountain National Bank

Purchase Accounting/
Fair Value
Adjustments

Acquired from
FDIC

As recorded
by FHN

$ 54,872
26,984
73,948
249,001
-
10,359
33,294
(286)
3,375

$451,547

$362,098
1,930
50,040
2,547

416,615

117

$416,732

$ 34,815

$

-
-
(440)
(33,094)
3,200
3,755
(10,930)
3,097
(461)

$(34,873)

$ 2,000
-
5,586
-

7,586

57

$ 54,872
26,984
73,508
215,907
3,200
14,114
22,364
2,811
2,914

$416,674

$364,098
1,930
55,626
2,547

424,201

174

$ 7,643

$424,375

Aggregate purchase accounting/fair value adjustments

$(42,516)

Goodwill

$

7,701

FHN’s operating results for 2014 and 2013 include the operating results of the acquired assets and assumed
liabilities of MNB subsequent to the acquisition on June 7, 2013.

In relation to the branch acquisition and the MNB acquisition FHN recorded $4.0 million and $7.7 million,
respectively, in goodwill, representing the excess of the estimated fair value of liabilities assumed over the

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estimated fair value of the assets acquired (refer to Note 8 – Intangible Assets for additional information). Of these
amounts, $4.0 million and $4.4 million, respectively, is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

On October 21, 2014, FHN entered into an agreement with TrustAtlantic Financial Corporation (“TrustAtlantic
Financial”) by which TrustAtlantic Financial will merge into a subsidiary of FHN. TrustAtlantic Financial owns all the
capital stock of TrustAtlantic Bank. Trust Atlantic Financial and TrustAtlantic Bank are headquartered in Raleigh,
North Carolina. TrustAtlantic Bank has five branches located in North Carolina in the communities of Raleigh, Cary
and Greenville. On December 16, 2014 the parties entered into an amendment to the merger agreement. The
transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2015, subject to the approval of the shareholders of
TrustAtlantic Financial as well as regulatory approvals and other customary conditions to closing.

In addition to the transactions mentioned above, FHN acquires or divests assets from time to time in transactions
that are considered business combinations or divestitures but are not material to FHN individually or in the
aggregate.

Note 3 (cid:2) Investment Securities

The following tables summarize FHN’s investment securities on December 31, 2014 and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale (“AFS”):
U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”)
Government agency issued collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”)
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Equity and other (a)

Total securities available-for-sale (b)

Securities held-to-maturity (“HTM”):
States and municipalities

Total securities held-to-maturity

December 31, 2014

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

$

-
35,287
22,026
52
-
-

$

-
(740)
(26,380)
-
-
(114)

$

100
751,165
2,611,266
1,807
10,205
182,070

Amortized
Cost

$

100
716,618
2,615,620
1,755
10,205
182,184

$3,526,482

$57,365

$(27,234)

$3,556,613

$

$

4,292

$ 1,112

4,292

$ 1,112

$

$

-

-

$

$

5,404

5,404

(a) Includes restricted investments in FHLB-Cincinnati stock of $87.9 million and FRB stock of $66.0 million. The remainder is money market

and cost method investments.

(b) Includes $3.3 billion of securities pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other

purposes.

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Equity and other (a)

December 31, 2013

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

$

-
32,353
12,399
124
-
-

$

(1)
(5,499)
(57,180)
-
-
(22)

$

39,996
823,689
2,290,937
2,326
15,155
226,354

Amortized
Cost

$

39,997
796,835
2,335,718
2,202
15,155
226,376

Total securities available-for-sale (b)

$3,416,283

$44,876

$(62,702)

$3,398,457

(a) Includes restricted investments in FHLB-Cincinnati stock of $128.0 million and FRB stock of $66.0 million. The remainder is money market,

venture capital, and cost method investments.

(b) Includes $3.1 billion of securities pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other

purposes.

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The amortized cost and fair value by contractual maturity for the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities
portfolios on December 31, 2014, are provided below:

(Dollars in thousands)

Within 1 year
After 1 year; within 5 years
After 5 years; within 10 years
After 10 years

Subtotal

Government agency issued MBS and CMO
Equity and other

Total

Held-to-Maturity

Available-for-Sale

Amortized
Cost

Fair
Value

Amortized
Cost

Fair
Value

$

-
-
-
4,292

$

$

-
-
-
5,404

$

1,755
1,600
-
8,705

1,807
1,600
-
8,705

4,292

5,404

12,060

12,112

-
-

-
-

3,332,238
182,184

3,362,431
182,070

$4,292

$5,404

$3,526,482

$3,556,613

Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call
or prepayment penalties.

The table below provides information on gross gains and gross losses from investment securities for the twelve
months ended December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

Gross gains on sales of securities
Gross (losses) on sales of securities

Net gain/(loss) on sales of securities (a)

Venture capital investments (b)
Net OTTI recorded (c)

Total securities gain/(loss), net

Available-for-Sale

2014

2013

2012

$ 5,867
-

$ 4,078
(1,193)

$ 5,433
-

$ 5,867

$ 2,885

$ 5,433

(2,995)
-

-
(1,125)

(4,700)
(40)

$ 2,872

$ 1,760

$

693

(a) Proceeds from sales during 2014 were $9.2 million, inclusive of $1.4 million of equity securities. Proceeds from sales during 2013 and

2012 were $63.8 million and $47.5 million, respectively.

(b) Includes losses on sales, write-offs and /or unrealized fair value adjustments related to venture capital investments.
(c) OTTI recorded in 2013 and 2012 is related to equity securities.

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The following tables provide information on investments within the available-for-sale portfolio that had unrealized
losses as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Government agency issued CMO
Government agency issued MBS

Total debt securities

Equity

As of December 31, 2014

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

$179,661
32,141

211,802

967

$(869)
(8)

(877)

(80)

$ 964,267
35,849

$(25,511)
(732)

$1,143,928
67,990

1,000,116

(26,243)

1,211,918

(27,120)

9

(34)

976

(114)

Unrealized
Losses

$(26,380)
(740)

Total temporarily impaired securities

$212,769

$(957)

$1,000,125

$(26,277)

$1,212,894

$(27,234)

As of December 31, 2013

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

(Dollars in thousands)

Government agency issued CMO
Government agency issued MBS
U.S. treasuries

$1,639,254
147,792
24,997

$(57,117)
(5,499)
(1)

$10,010
-
-

Unrealized
Losses

$(57,180)
(5,499)
(1)

$1,649,264
147,792
24,997

$(63)
-
-

(63)

-

Total debt securities

1,812,043

(62,617)

10,010

Equity

43

(22)

-

1,822,053

(62,680)

43

(22)

Total temporarily impaired securities

$1,812,086

$(62,639)

$10,010

$(63)

$1,822,096

$(62,702)

FHN has reviewed investment securities that were in unrealized loss positions in accordance with its accounting
policy for OTTI and does not consider them other-than-temporarily impaired. For debt securities with unrealized
losses, FHN does not intend to sell them and it is more-likely-than-not that FHN will not be required to sell them
prior to recovery. The decline in value is primarily attributable to interest rates and not credit losses. For equity
securities, FHN has both the ability and intent to hold these securities for the time necessary to recover the
amortized cost.

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Note 4 (cid:2) Loans

The following table provides the balance of loans by portfolio segment as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate

Retail:

Consumer real estate (a)
Permanent mortgage (b)
Credit card & other

Loans, net of unearned income

Allowance for loan losses

Total net loans

December 31

2014

2013

$ 9,007,286
1,277,717

$ 7,923,576
1,133,279

5,048,071
538,961
358,131

5,333,371
662,242
336,606

$16,230,166
232,448

$15,389,074
253,809

$15,997,718

$15,135,265

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, include $76.8 million and $333.8 million of restricted and secured real estate loans,

respectively. See Note 22 – Variable Interest Entities for additional information.

(b) Balance as of December 31, 2013, includes $11.2 million of restricted and secured real estate loans. See Note 22 – Variable Interest

Entities for additional information.

COMPONENTS OF THE LOAN PORTFOLIO

The loan portfolio is disaggregated into segments and then further disaggregated into classes for certain
disclosures. GAAP defines a portfolio segment as the level at which an entity develops and documents a
systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses. A class is generally determined based on the
initial measurement attribute (i.e., amortized cost or purchased credit-impaired), risk characteristics of the loan,
and FHN’s method for monitoring and assessing credit risk. Commercial loan portfolio segments include
commercial, financial and industrial (“C&I”) and commercial real estate (“CRE”). Commercial classes within C&I
include general C&I, loans to mortgage companies, the TRUPS (i.e. long-term unsecured loans to bank and
insurance–related businesses) portfolio and PCI loans. Loans to mortgage companies includes commercial lines of
credit to qualified mortgage companies primarily for the temporary warehousing of eligible mortgage loans prior to
the borrower’s sale of those mortgage loans to third party investors. Commercial classes within commercial real
estate include income CRE, residential CRE and PCI loans. Retail loan portfolio segments include consumer real
estate, permanent mortgage, and the credit card and other portfolio. Retail classes include HELOC, real estate
(“R/E”) installment and PCI loans within the consumer real estate segment, permanent mortgage (which is both a
segment and a class), and credit card and other.

Concentrations

FHN has a concentration of residential real estate loans (34 percent of total loans), the majority of which is in the
consumer real estate portfolio (31 percent of total loans). Loans to finance and insurance companies total
$2.0 billion (22 percent of the C&I portfolio, or 12 percent of the total loans). FHN had loans to mortgage
companies totaling $1.2 billion (13 percent of the C&I portfolio, or 7 percent of total loans) as of December 31,
2014. As a result, 35 percent of the C&I category was sensitive to impacts on the financial services industry.

Restrictions

On December 31, 2014, $6.1 billion of commercial loans were pledged to secure potential discount window
borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank. Additionally, as of December 31, 2014, FHN pledged all of its held-to-
maturity first and second lien mortgages and HELOCs, excluding restricted real estate loans and secured
borrowings, to secure potential borrowings from the FHLB-Cincinnati. Restricted and secured borrowings loans
secure borrowings associated with both consolidated and nonconsolidated VIEs. See Note 22 – Variable Interest
Entities for additional discussion.

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Loan Sales

In third quarter 2014, FHN executed the sale of certain loans held-for-sale, see Note 25 – Fair Value of Assets &
Liabilities for further detail.

Acquisition

On June 7, 2013, FHN acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of MNB from the FDIC. The
acquisition included approximately $249 million of loans. These loans were initially recorded at fair value which
incorporates expected credit losses, among other things, in accordance with ASC 805 resulting in no carryover of
ALLL from the acquiree. At acquisition, FHN designated certain loans as PCI (see discussion below) with the
remaining loans accounted for under ASC 310-20, “Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs”. For loans accounted for
under ASC 310-20, the difference between the loans’ book value to MNB and the estimated fair value at the time
of the acquisition will be accreted back into interest income over the remaining contractual life and the subsequent
accounting and reporting will be similar to FHN’s originated loan portfolio.

The following table presents a rollforward of the accretable yield for the years ended December 31, 2014 and
2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance, beginning of period
Additions
Accretion
Adjustment for payoffs
Adjustment for charge-offs
Increase in accretable yield (a)
Balance, end of period

Years Ended
December 31

2014

2013

$13,490
495
(7,090)
(1,575)
(79)
9,473
$14,714

$

-
6,650
(2,234)
(104)
(4)
9,182
$13,490

(a) Includes changes in the accretable yield due to both transfers from the nonaccretable difference and the impact of changes in the expected

timing of the cash flows.

At December 31, 2014, the ALLL related to PCI loans was $3.2 million compared to $.8 million in 2013. Net
charge-offs recognized during 2014 were $.1 million, compared to $.4 million in 2013. The loan loss provision
incurred during 2014 and 2013 was $3.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively. The following table reflects the
outstanding principal balance and carrying amounts of the PCI loans as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial, financial and industrial
Commercial real estate
Consumer real estate
Credit card and other

Total

Impaired Loans

December 31,
2014

December 31,
2013

Carrying
value

$ 5,044
32,553
598
10

Unpaid
balance

$ 5,813
43,246
868
14

Carrying
value

$ 7,077
38,042
878
12

Unpaid
balance

$ 9,169
53,648
1,291
21

$38,205

$49,941

$46,009

$64,129

The following tables provide information at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by class related to individually impaired
loans and consumer TDR’s. Recorded investment is defined as the amount of the investment in a loan, before

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valuation allowance but which does reflect any direct write-down of the investment. For purposes of this disclosure,
PCI loans and LOCOM have been excluded.

(Dollars in thousands)

Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:
Commercial:

General C&I
TRUPS
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total

Retail:

HELOC (a)
R/E installment loans (a)
Permanent mortgage (a)

Total

Impaired loans with related allowance recorded:
Commercial:

General C&I
TRUPS
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total

Retail:

HELOC
R/E installment loans
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total

Total commercial

Total retail

Recorded
Investment

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

2014

Related
Allowance

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

$

9,558
-
8,528
1,148

$ 10,851
-
16,242
1,827

$ 19,234

$ 28,920

$ 13,379
4,819
7,258

$ 32,471
6,247
9,374

$

$

$

$ 25,456

$ 48,092

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

$ 15,826
813
7,671
718

$ 25,028

$ 15,670
7,855
7,798

$ 31,323

$ 13,295
13,460
8,384
1,370

$ 17,644
13,700
9,756
5,331

$

863
4,310
650
146

$ 23,382
13,524
9,944
5,553

$ 36,509

$ 46,431

$ 5,969

$ 52,403

$ 84,169
70,858
106,201
533

$ 86,252
72,094
119,421
533

$18,942
21,836
16,627
254

$ 77,306
73,374
111,528
596

$261,761

$278,300

$57,659

$262,804

$ 55,743

$ 75,351

$ 5,969

$ 77,431

$287,217

$326,392

$57,659

$294,127

$

$

$

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

$ 310
-
286
190

$ 786

$1,799
1,198
2,823
26

$5,846

$ 786

$5,846

$6,632

Total impaired loans
(a) All discharged bankruptcy loans are charged down to an estimate of net realizable value and do not carry any allowance.

$401,743

$342,960

$63,628

$371,558

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(Dollars in thousands)

Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:
Commercial:

General C&I
TRUPS
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total

Retail:

HELOC (a)
R/E installment loans (a)
Permanent mortgage (a)

Total

Impaired loans with related allowance recorded:
Commercial:

General C&I
TRUPS
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total

Retail:

HELOC
R/E installment loans
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total

Total commercial

Total retail

Recorded
Investment

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

2013

Related
Allowance

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

$ 26,626
6,500
8,524
-

$ 28,089
6,500
16,552
-

$ 41,650

$ 51,141

$ 16,825
11,009
8,460

$ 38,624
14,062
11,943

$

$

$

$ 36,294

$ 64,629

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

$ 46,486
9,563
21,304
8,145

$ 85,498

$ 19,418
11,955
8,835

$ 40,208

$ 16,741
33,610
12,374
6,914

$ 23,016
33,610
14,094
12,249

$ 1,548
12,747
810
790

$ 18,291
37,791
5,725
3,148

$ 69,639

$ 82,969

$15,895

$ 64,955

$ 70,297
72,291
112,998
545

$ 71,692
73,230
125,666
545

$16,506
27,667
17,042
224

$ 66,154
72,408
112,356
698

$256,131

$271,133

$61,439

$251,616

$111,289

$134,110

$15,895

$150,453

$292,425

$335,762

$61,439

$291,824

$ 108
-
168
122

$ 398

$

$

-
-
-

-

$ 185
-
201
153

$ 539

$1,821
1,340
2,990
29

$6,180

$ 937

$6,180

$7,117

Total impaired loans
(a) All discharged bankruptcy loans are charged down to an estimate of net realizable value and do not carry any allowance.

$403,714

$469,872

$77,334

$442,277

Asset Quality Indicators

FHN employs a dual grade commercial risk grading methodology to assign an estimate for the probability of default
(“PD”) and the loss given default (“LGD”) for each commercial loan using factors specific to various industry,
portfolio, or product segments that result in a rank ordering of risk and the assignment of grades PD 1 to PD 16.
Each PD grade corresponds to an estimated one-year default probability percentage; a PD 1 has the lowest
expected default probability, and probabilities increase as grades progress down the scale. PD 1 through PD 12
are “pass” grades. PD grades 13-16 correspond to the regulatory-defined categories of special mention (13),
substandard (14), doubtful (15), and loss (16). Pass loan grades are required to be reassessed annually or earlier
whenever there has been a material change in the financial condition of the borrower or risk characteristics of the
relationship. All commercial loans over $1 million and certain commercial loans over $500,000 that are graded 13
or worse are reassessed on a quarterly basis. LGD grades are assigned based on a scale of 1-12 and represent
FHN’s expected recovery based on collateral type in the event a loan defaults. See Note 5 – Allowance for Loan
Losses for further discussion on the credit grading system.

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The following tables provide the balances of commercial loan portfolio classes with associated allowance,
disaggregated by PD grade as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

(Dollars in thousands)

General
C&I

Loans to
Mortgage
Companies

TRUPS (a)

Income
CRE

Residential
CRE

Total

Percentage
of Total

December 31, 2014

PD Grade:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14,15,16

$ 450,465 $
434,945
566,364
589,341
821,012
1,162,551
1,325,968
699,334
531,979
244,574
287,940
117,431
87,840
157,868

- $
-
134,230
202,287
247,058
314,671
157,410
42,730
58,997
5,635
-
-
-
-

- $
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
325,882
-

136
1,344
73,812
45,084
216,628
175,007
224,226
200,463
117,782
38,253
31,712
29,453
6,116
29,579

$

60
236
230
232
3,835
5,218
6,669
7,664
834
739
938
1,038
1,166
4,204

$

450,661
436,525
774,636
836,944
1,288,533
1,657,447
1,714,273
950,191
709,592
289,201
320,590
147,922
421,004
191,651

4%
4
8
8
13
16
17
9
7
3
3
1
4
2

Allowance
for Loan
Losses

$

70
130
201
408
2,372
5,286
8,517
9,307
8,901
4,806
6,887
4,622
3,590
21,411

Collectively evaluated
for impairment

Individually evaluated

for impairment
Purchased credit-
impaired loans

Total commercial

loans

7,477,612

1,163,018

325,882

1,189,595

33,063

10,189,170

99

76,508

22,853

5,076

-

-

12,845

16,912

2,518

-

33,914

1,715

55,128

40,705

1

-

5,969

3,108

$7,505,541 $1,163,018 $338,727 $1,240,421

$37,296

$10,285,003

100%

$85,585

(Dollars in thousands)

General
C&I

Loans to
Mortgage
Companies TRUPS (a)

Income
CRE

Residential
CRE

Total

Percent of
Total

December 31, 2013

PD Grade:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14,15,16

Collectively evaluated
for impairment
Individually evaluated
for impairment

Total commercial

loans (b)

$ 239,141
216,173
224,224
321,423
821,158
876,982
1,135,378
953,398
683,223
402,532
387,907
129,741
163,458
154,860

$

-
-
-
-
-
96,287
172,236
295,436
167,533
48,802
10,169
-
-
146

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
331,940
4,103

$

-
3,363
739
13,005
42,420
229,098
216,744
218,619
111,260
64,893
29,774
32,796
16,666
52,879

$

-
-
83
213
225
9,989
6,527
136
953
1,850
1,637
4,333
2,886
5,551

$ 239,141
219,536
225,046
334,641
863,803
1,212,356
1,530,885
1,467,589
962,969
518,077
429,487
166,870
514,950
217,539

6,709,598

790,609

336,043

1,032,256

34,383

8,902,889

43,367

-

36,864

20,898

6,914

108,043

3%
2
2
4
10
13
17
16
11
6
5
2
6
2

99

1

$6,752,965

$790,609

$372,907

$1,053,154

$41,297

$9,010,932

100%

$96,245

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, presented net of $26.2 million and $29.4 million, respectively, in lower of cost or market

(“LOCOM”) valuation allowance. Based on the underlying structure of the notes, the highest possible internal grade is “13”.

(b) December 31, 2013 table excludes PCI loans amounting to $45.9 million ($.8 million of allowance).

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Allowance
for Loan
Losses

$

85
80
206
410
1,331
1,643
2,578
4,426
8,381
7,276
9,687
2,488
9,047
32,712

80,350

15,895

Note 4 (cid:2) Loans (continued)

The retail portfolio is comprised primarily of smaller-balance loans which are very similar in nature in that most are
standard products and are backed by residential real estate. Because of the similarities of retail loan-types, FHN is able
to utilize the Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) score, among other attributes, to assess the quality of consumer
borrowers. FICO scores are refreshed on a quarterly basis in an attempt to reflect the recent risk profile of the
borrowers. Accruing delinquency amounts are indicators of asset quality within the credit card and other retail portfolio.

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The following tables reflect period end balances and average FICO scores by origination vintage for the HELOC,
real estate installment, and permanent mortgage classes of loans as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

HELOC
(Dollars in thousands)
Origination Vintage

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Period End
Balance

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

Period End
Balance

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

pre-2003
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014

Total

$

56,335
102,073
282,580
451,757
337,440
357,290
194,710
101,594
98,214
96,982
119,333
151,005
120,025

$2,469,338

708
721
723
731
740
744
753
751
753
759
760
758
762

741

701
710
709
722
727
729
747
743
749
753
758
760
762

732

$

79,550
141,215
395,323
531,839
383,366
406,299
223,110
115,863
114,393
112,595
138,373
164,665
-

$2,806,591

711
725
727
732
740
744
753
750
753
758
759
759
-

740

701
711
716
720
726
728
747
744
749
753
760
762
-

730

R/E Installment Loans
(Dollars in thousands)
Origination Vintage

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Period End
Balance

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

Period End
Balance

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

pre-2003
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014

Total

Permanent Mortgage
(Dollars in thousands)
Origination Vintage

pre-2004
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008

Total

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$

13,909
49,706
41,414
123,130
134,055
199,473
64,244
28,762
101,310
278,795
608,684
475,272
459,979

$2,578,733

678
714
699
715
713
723
720
736
747
760
764
756
756

748

684
724
695
712
702
709
714
725
752
759
766
759
752

747

$

23,827
74,451
54,240
161,205
173,994
249,198
85,192
38,842
125,094
335,343
690,461
514,933
-

$2,526,780

681
716
701
717
715
725
723
742
748
760
764
757
-

746

683
725
700
711
701
709
720
737
755
760
764
754
-

742

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Period End
Balance

$150,217
17,349
34,033
62,053
188,868
86,441

$538,961

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

723
712
736
731
733
741

730

721
712
740
724
717
709

717

Period End
Balance

$194,369
22,720
40,272
79,367
223,440
102,074

$662,242

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

725
713
737
730
734
741

731

725
694
712
711
710
714

714

107

Total commercial real

estate

Consumer real estate:
HELOC

R/E installment loans

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

Note 4 (cid:2) Loans (continued)

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans

The following table reflects accruing and non-accruing loans by class on December 31, 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Current

30-89 Days
Past Due

90+ Days
Past Due

Total
Accruing

Current

30-89 Days
Past Due

90+ Days
Past Due

Total Non-
Accruing

Total Loans

Accruing

Non-Accruing

Commercial (C&I):
General C&I
Loans to mortgage

companies

TRUPS (a)

$ 7,477,410

$ 3,196

$

218 $ 7,480,824 $

636

$ 1,726

$17,279

$ 19,641 $ 7,500,465

1,162,894

325,882

-

-

-

-

1,162,894

325,882

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

4,180

344

Total commercial (C&I)

8,970,366

3,540

Commercial real estate:
Income CRE

Residential CRE

Purchased credit-impaired

1,190,562

34,541

1,446

183

552

770

-

-

5,076

34,724

loans

35,511

3

115

35,629

8,974,676

636

1,726

30,248

32,610

9,007,286

1,192,008

1,495

1,963

11,041

14,499

1,206,507

-

-

-

-

857

857

35,581

-

-

35,629

-

-

-

-

-

-

124

124

1,163,018

12,845

12,845

338,727

-

-

5,076

1,260,614

1,632

115

1,262,361

1,495

1,963

11,898

15,356

1,277,717

2,347,361

2,524,019

26,738

11,951

11,093

5,602

2,385,192

2,541,572

66,410

27,330

675

-

-

675

-

Total consumer real estate

4,872,055

38,689

16,695

4,927,439

93,740

Permanent mortgage

495,619

3,624

5,640

504,883

16,681

Credit card & other
Credit card

Other
Purchased credit-impaired

loans

185,015

167,272

1,909

1,137

1,822

203

188,746

168,612

10

-

-

10

Total credit card & other

352,297

3,046

2,025

357,368

-

-

-

-

6,628

3,268

-

9,896

2,382

-

-

-

-

11,108

5,888

84,146

36,486

2,469,338

2,578,058

-

-

675

16,996

120,632

5,048,071

15,015

34,078

538,961

-

763

-

763

-

763

-

763

188,746

169,375

10

358,131

Total loans, net of

unearned

$15,950,951

$50,531

$25,245 $16,026,727 $112,552

$15,967

$74,920

$203,439 $16,230,166

(a) Total TRUPS includes LOCOM valuation allowance of $26.2 million.

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The following table reflects accruing and non-accruing loans by class on December 31, 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Current

30-89 Days
Past Due

90+ Days
Past Due

Total
Accruing

Current

30-89 Days
Past Due

90+ Days
Past Due

Total Non-
Accruing

Total Loans

Accruing

Non-Accruing

Commercial (C&I):
General C&I

Loans to mortgage

companies

TRUPS (a)

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

$ 6,701,185

$ 8,606

$

425 $ 6,710,216 $ 19,039

$ 3,668

$ 20,042 $ 42,749 $ 6,752,965

790,463

336,043

5,710

-

-

-

-

-

790,463

336,043

1,385

7,095

-

-

-

-

-

-

146

146

36,864

36,864

790,609

372,907

-

-

7,095

Total commercial (C&I)

7,833,401

8,606

1,810

7,843,817

19,039

3,668

57,052

79,759

7,923,576

Commercial real estate:
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Purchased credit-impaired

1,030,910
39,295

5,822
323

-
-

1,036,732
39,618

4,339
130

loans

34,786

2,964

1,078

38,828

-

395
-

-

11,688
1,549

16,422
1,679

1,053,154
41,297

-

-

38,828

Total commercial real

estate

Consumer real estate:
HELOC

R/E installment loans

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

1,104,991

9,109

1,078

1,115,178

4,469

395

13,237

18,101

1,133,279

2,688,193

2,466,647

25,609

12,951

14,683

6,801

2,728,485

2,486,399

59,385

29,221

5,261

3,120

13,460

7,151

78,106

39,492

2,806,591

2,525,891

889

-

-

889

-

-

-

-

889

Total consumer real estate

5,155,729

38,560

21,484

5,215,773

88,606

8,381

20,611

117,598

5,333,371

Permanent mortgage

606,707

11,235

6,129

624,071

14,868

952

22,351

38,171

662,242

Credit card & other
Credit card

Other

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

182,798

147,846

1,792

996

1,369

394

185,959

149,236

-

1,397

14

-

-

14

-

Total credit card & other

330,658

2,788

1,763

335,209

1,397

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,397

185,959

150,633

-

14

1,397

336,606

Total loans, net of

unearned

$15,031,486

$70,298

$32,264 $15,134,048 $128,379

$13,396

$113,251 $255,026 $15,389,074

(a) Total TRUPS includes LOCOM valuation allowance of $29.4 million.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

As part of FHN’s ongoing risk management practices, FHN attempts to work with borrowers when necessary to
extend or modify loan terms to better align with their current ability to repay. Extensions and modifications to loans
are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines which conform to regulatory guidance. Each occurrence
is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately. FHN considers regulatory guidelines when restructuring loans
to ensure that prudent lending practices are followed. As such, qualification criteria and payment terms consider the
borrower’s current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan.

A modification is classified as a TDR if the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and it is determined that FHN
has granted a concession to the borrower. FHN may determine that a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty if
the borrower is currently in default on any of its debt, or if it is probable that a borrower may default in the
foreseeable future. Many aspects of a borrower’s financial situation are assessed when determining whether they are
experiencing financial difficulty, particularly as it relates to commercial borrowers due to the complex nature of loan
structures, business/industry risk, and borrower/guarantor structures. Concessions could include extension of the

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maturity date, reductions of the interest rate (which may make the rate lower than current market for a new loan
with similar risk), reduction or forgiveness of accrued interest, or principal forgiveness. When evaluating whether a
concession has been granted, FHN also considers whether the borrower has provided additional collateral or
guarantors, among other things, and whether such additions adequately compensate FHN for the restructured terms.
The assessments of whether a borrower is experiencing (or is likely to experience) financial difficulty and whether a
concession has been granted is subjective in nature and management’s judgment is required when determining
whether a modification is classified as a TDR.

For all classes within the commercial portfolio segment, TDRs are typically modified through forbearance agreements
(generally 6 to 12 months). Forbearance agreements could include reduced interest rates, reduced payments, release
of guarantor, or entering into short sale agreements. FHN’s proprietary modification programs for consumer loans are
generally structured using parameters of U.S. government-sponsored programs such as Home Affordable Modification
Program (“HAMP”). Within the HELOC and R/E installment loans classes of the consumer portfolio segment, TDRs
are typically modified by reducing the interest rate (in increments of 25 basis points to a minimum of 1 percent for
up to 5 years) and a possible maturity date extension to reach an affordable housing debt ratio. Permanent mortgage
TDRs are typically modified by reducing the interest rate (in increments of 25 basis points to a minimum of
2 percent for up to 5 years) and a possible maturity date extension to reach an affordable housing debt ratio. After
5 years the interest rate steps up 1 percent every year thereafter until it reaches the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation Weekly Survey Rate cap. Contractual maturities may be extended to 40 years on permanent mortgages
and to 30 years for consumer real estate loans. Within the credit card class of the consumer portfolio segment, TDRs
are typically modified through either a short-term credit card hardship program or a longer-term credit card workout
program. In the credit card hardship program, borrowers may be granted rate and payment reductions for 6 months
to 1 year. In the credit card workout program, customers are granted a rate reduction to 0 percent and term
extensions for up to 5 years to pay off the remaining balance.

Despite the absence of a loan modification, the discharge of personal liability through bankruptcy proceedings is
considered a concession and as a result, FHN classifies all non-reaffirmed residential real estate loans after
bankruptcy as nonaccruing TDRs.

On December 31, 2014 and 2013, FHN had $331.3 million and $352.3 million portfolio loans classified as TDRs,
respectively. For TDRs in the loan portfolio, FHN had loan loss reserves of $59.0 million and $64.6 million, or
18 percent as of December 31, 2014, and 18 percent as of December 31, 2013. Additionally, $80.1 million and
$135.6 million of loans held-for-sale as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively were classified as TDRs.

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The following table reflects portfolio loans that were classified as TDRs during the years ended December 31, 2014
and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands) Number

Commercial (C&I):
General C&I

Total commercial

(C&I)

Commercial real estate:
Income CRE

Residential CRE

Total commercial
real estate

Consumer real estate:
HELOC

R/E installment loans

Total consumer real

estate

Permanent mortgage

Credit card & other

Total troubled debt
restructurings

4

4

2

1

3

309

151

460

34

64

565

2014

Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment

Post-Modification
Outstanding

Recorded Investment Number

Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment

Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment

2013

$ 1,767

$ 1,492

1,767

421

976

1,397

27,078

10,050

37,128

9,362

327

1,492

421

960

1,381

27,514

9,958

37,472

8,879

315

$49,981

$49,539

13

13

5

-

5

354

426

780

49

50

897

$17,968

$17,784

17,968

17,784

4,221

-

4,221

26,606

30,400

57,006

18,716

233

4,187

-

4,187

26,224

30,104

56,328

19,184

221

$98,144

$97,704

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The following table presents TDRs which re-defaulted during 2014 and 2013, and as to which the modification
occurred 12 months or less prior to the re-default. Financing receivables that became classified as TDRs within the
previous 12 months and for which there was a payment default during the period are calculated by first identifying
TDRs that defaulted during the period and then determining whether they were modified within the 12 months
prior to the default. For purposes of this disclosure, FHN generally defines payment default as 30 or more plus
days past due.

(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial (C&I):
General C&I

Total commercial (C&I)

Commercial real estate:
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total commercial real estate

Consumer real estate:
HELOC
R/E installment loans

Total consumer real estate

Permanent mortgage

Credit card & other

Total troubled debt restructurings

2014

2013

Number

Recorded
Investment Number

Recorded
Investment

6

6

4
-

4

7
9

16

3

2

31

$ 869

869

3,086
-

3,086

485
530

1,015

1,128

4

$6,102

11

11

4
1

5

13
8

21

17

17

71

$ 6,705

6,705

1,548
33

1,581

604
428

1,032

7,832

65

$17,215

The determination of whether a TDR is placed on nonaccrual status generally follows the same internal policies
and procedures as other portfolio loans. However, FHN will typically place a consumer real estate loan on
nonaccrual status if it is 30 or more days delinquent upon modification into a TDR. For commercial loans,
nonaccrual TDRs that are reasonably assured of repayment according to their modified terms may be returned to
accrual status by FHN upon a detailed credit evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and prospects for
repayment under the revised terms. For consumer loans, FHN’s evaluation supporting the decision to return a
modified loan to accrual status includes consideration of the borrower’s sustained historical repayment performance
for a reasonable period prior to the date on which the loan is returned to accrual status, which is generally a
minimum of six months. FHN may also consider a borrower’s sustained historical repayment performance for a
reasonable time prior to the restructuring in assessing whether the borrower can meet the restructured terms, as it
may indicate that the borrower is capable of servicing the level of debt under the modified terms. Otherwise, FHN
will continue to classify restructured loans as nonaccrual. Consistent with regulatory guidance, upon sustained
performance and classification as a TDR over FHN’s year-end, the loan will be removed from TDR status as long
as the modified terms were market-based at the time of modification.

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Note 5 (cid:2) Allowance for Loan Losses

The ALLL includes the following components: reserves for commercial loans evaluated based on pools of credit
graded loans and reserves for pools of smaller-balance homogeneous retail loans, both determined in accordance
with ASC 450-20-50. The reserve factors applied to these pools are an estimate of probable incurred losses based
on management’s evaluation of historical net losses from loans with similar characteristics and are subject to
qualitative adjustments by management to reflect current events, trends, and conditions (including economic
considerations and trends). The pace of the economic recovery, performance of the housing market,
unemployment levels, labor participation rate, the regulatory environment, regulatory guidance, and both positive
and negative portfolio segment-specific trends, are examples of additional factors considered by management in
determining the ALLL. Additionally, management considers the inherent uncertainty of quantitative models that are
driven by historical loss data. Management evaluates the periods of historical losses that are the basis for the loss
rates used in the quantitative models and selects historical loss periods that are believed to be the most reflective
of losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Management also periodically reviews analysis
of the loss emergence period which is the amount of time it takes for a loss to be confirmed (initial charge-off)
after a loss event has occurred. FHN performs extensive studies as it relates to the historical loss periods used in
the model and the loss emergence period and model assumptions are adjusted accordingly. The ALLL also
includes reserves determined in accordance with ASC 310-10-35 for loans determined by management to be
individually impaired and an allowance associated with PCI loans.

Commercial

For commercial loans, reserves are established using historical net loss factors by grade level, loan product, and
business segment. An assessment of the quality of individual commercial loans is made utilizing credit grades
assigned internally based on a dual grading system which estimates both the PD and loss severity in the event of
default. PD grades range from 1-16 while estimated loss severities, or LGD grades, range from 1-12. This credit
grading system is intended to identify and measure the credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the
migration of loans between grading categories. It is also integral to the estimation methodology utilized in
determining the allowance for loan losses since an allowance is established for pools of commercial loans based on
the credit grade assigned. The appropriate relationship team performs the process of categorizing commercial loans
into the appropriate credit grades, initially as a component of the approval of the loan, and subsequently
throughout the life of the loan as part of the servicing regimen. The proper loan grade for larger exposures is
confirmed by a senior credit officer in the approval process. To determine the most appropriate credit grade for
each loan, the credit risk grading system employs scorecards for particular categories of loans that consist of a
number of objective and subjective measures that are weighted in a manner that produces a rank ordering of risk
within pass-graded credits. Loan grading discipline is regularly reviewed by Credit Risk Assurance to determine if
the process continues to result in accurate loan grading across the portfolio. FHN may utilize availability of
guarantors/sponsors to support lending decisions during the credit underwriting process and when determining the
assignment of internal loan grades.

Retail

The ALLL for smaller-balance homogenous retail loans is determined based on pools of similar loan types that have
similar credit risk characteristics. FHN manages retail loan credit risk on a class basis. Reserves by portfolio are
determined using segmented roll-rate models that incorporate various factors including historical delinquency
trends, experienced loss frequencies, and experienced loss severities. Generally, reserves for retail loans reflect
inherent losses in the portfolio that are expected to be recognized over the following twelve months.

Individually Impaired

Generally, classified nonaccrual commercial loans over $1 million and all commercial and consumer loans
classified as TDRs are deemed to be impaired and are individually assessed for impairment measurement in
accordance with ASC 310-10-35. For all commercial portfolio segments, TDRs and other individually impaired
commercial loans are measured based on the present value of expected future payments discounted at the loan’s
effective interest rate (the “DCF method”), observable market prices, or for loans that are solely dependent on the
collateral for repayment, the net realizable value. For loans measured using the DCF method or by observable
market prices, if the recorded investment in the impaired loan exceeds this amount, a specific allowance is
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collateral-dependent loans, FHN will charge off the full difference between the book value and the best estimate of
net realizable value.

Generally, the allowance for TDRs in all consumer portfolio segments is determined by estimating the expected
future cash flows using the modified interest rate (if an interest rate concession), incorporating payoff and net
charge-off rates specific to the TDRs within the portfolio segment being assessed, and discounted using the pre-
modification interest rate. The discount rates of variable rate TDRs are adjusted to reflect changes in the interest
rate index to which the rates are tied. The discounted cash flows are then compared to the outstanding principal
balance in order to determine required reserves. Residential real estate loans discharged through bankruptcy are
collateral-dependent and are charged down to net realizable value.

The following table provides a rollforward of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for December 31,
2014, 2013, and 2012:

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance as of January 1, 2012
Charge-offs (a)
Recoveries
Provision (b)
Balance as of December 31, 2012
Allowance – individually evaluated for

Allowance – collectively evaluated for

impairment

impairment

Loans, net of unearned as of December 31,

2012:
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment

Total loans, net of unearned
Balance as of January 1, 2013
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision
Balance as of December 31, 2013
Allowance – individually evaluated for

Allowance – collectively evaluated for

impairment

impairment

Allowance – purchase credit impaired loans
Loans, net of unearned as of December 31,

2013:
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased credit-impaired loans

Total loans, net of unearned

Balance as of January 1, 2014
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision
Balance as of December 31, 2014
Allowance – individually evaluated for

Allowance – collectively evaluated for

impairment

impairment

Allowance – purchased credit-impaired loans
Loans, net of unearned as of December 31,

2014:
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased credit-impaired loans

Total loans, net of unearned

C&I

Commercial
Real Estate

Consumer
Real Estate

Permanent
Mortgage

Credit Card
and Other

$ 130,413 $
(30,887)
11,151
(14,486)
96,191

55,586 $ 165,077
(147,918)
(19,977)
17,770
4,475
94,020
(20,087)
128,949
19,997

$ 26,194
(13,604)
3,024
9,314
24,928

$

7,081
(12,624)
3,202
9,239
6,898

$

Total

384,351
(225,010)
39,622
78,000
276,963

17,799

156

35,289

21,713

203

75,160

78,392

19,841

93,660

3,215

6,695

201,803

123,636
8,673,320

160,000
49,517
5,528,703
1,118,718
$8,796,956 $1,168,235 $5,688,703
19,997 $ 128,949
$
(73,642)
(3,502)
21,360
4,275
50,118
(10,167)
126,785
10,603

96,191 $
(22,936)
12,487
704
86,446

120,924
644,659
$765,583
$ 24,928
(9,934)
2,473
5,024
22,491

818
288,287
$289,105
6,898
$
(11,404)
2,669
9,321
7,484

454,895
16,253,687
$16,708,582
276,963
$
(121,418)
43,264
55,000
253,809

14,295

72,132
19

1,600

8,218
785

44,173

17,042

82,601
11

5,449
-

224

7,258
2

77,334

175,658
817

80,231
7,836,250
7,095

170,422
5,162,060
889
$7,923,576 $1,133,279 $5,333,371

27,812
1,066,639
38,828

$

86,446 $
(20,492)
9,666
(8,609)
67,011

10,603 $ 126,785
(45,391)
(3,741)
22,824
4,150
8,793
7,562
113,011
18,574

121,458
540,784
-
$662,242

$ 22,491
(5,891)
2,314
208
19,122

545
336,047
14
$336,606

$

7,484
(14,931)
3,131
19,046
14,730

400,468
14,941,780
46,826
$15,389,074

$

253,809
(90,446)
42,085
27,000
232,448

5,173

61,806
32

796

40,778

16,627

254

63,628

14,702
3,076

72,156
77

2,495
-

14,476
-

165,635
3,185

35,698
8,966,512
5,076

173,225
4,874,171
675
$9,007,286 $1,277,717 $5,048,071

19,430
1,222,658
35,629

113,459
425,502
-
$538,961

533
357,588
10
$358,131

342,345
15,846,431
41,390
$16,230,166

(a) 2012 includes approximately $33 million of charge-offs associated with discharged bankruptcies, largely included in the consumer real

estate portfolio segment

(b) 2012 includes approximately $23 million of loan loss provision related to discharged bankruptcies.

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Note 6 (cid:2) Premises, Equipment and Leases

Premises and equipment on December 31 are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

Land
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment

Premises and equipment, at cost

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

Premises and equipment, net

2014

2013

$ 76,667
360,133
32,404
201,443

670,647
367,651

$ 75,593
354,070
38,303
202,102

670,068
364,824

$302,996

$305,244

FHN is obligated under a number of noncancelable operating leases for premises with terms up to 30 years, which
may include the payment of taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. Operating leases for equipment are not
material.

Minimum future lease payments for noncancelable operating leases, primarily on premises, on December 31, 2014
are shown below:

(Dollars in thousands)

2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020 and after

Total minimum lease payments
Payments required under capital leases are not material.

$15,585
13,835
12,629
10,917
8,790
27,112

$88,868

Aggregate minimum income under sublease agreements for these periods is not material.

Rent expense incurred under all operating lease obligations for the years ended December 31 is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Rent expense, gross
Sublease income

Rent expense, net

2014

2013

2012

$20,123
(213)

$19,445
(1,974)

$23,109
(3,365)

$19,910

$17,471

$19,744

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Note 7 (cid:2) Mortgage Servicing Rights

FHN recognizes all classes of mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”) at fair value. Classes of MSR are established
based on market inputs used to determine the fair value of the servicing asset and FHN’s risk management
practices. See Note 25 – Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities, the “Determination of Fair Value” section for a
discussion of FHN’s MSR valuation methodology. In third quarter 2013, FHN agreed to sell substantially all
remaining legacy mortgage servicing which resulted in de-recognition of substantially all first lien MSR by the end
of first quarter 2014. Accordingly the rollforward of MSR is presented for 2013 only. See Note 23 – Derivatives for
a discussion of how FHN hedged the fair value of MSR prior to signing the definitive sales agreement. The balance
of MSR included on the Consolidated Statements of Condition represented the rights to service approximately $10
billion of mortgage loans on December 31, 2013.

Following is a summary of changes in capitalized MSR as of December 31, 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Fair value on January 1, 2013
Reductions due to sales of MSRs
Reductions due to loan payments
Reductions due to exercise of cleanup calls
Changes in fair value due to:

Changes in valuation model inputs or assumptions
Other changes in fair value

Fair value on December 31, 2013

First
Liens

$111,314
(39,633)
(20,938)
(495)

Second
Liens

$196
-
(80)
-

HELOC

Total

$2,801
-
(554)
-

$114,311
(39,633)
(21,572)
(495)

20,184
(91)

-
45

-
44

20,184
(2)

$ 70,341

$161

$2,291

$ 72,793

The ending balance of MSR as of December 31, 2014 was $2.5 million. During 2014, FHN sold $70.2 million of
first lien MSR. In 2013, MSR declined $41.5 million, primarily due to the transfer of servicing associated with the
MSR sales, which more than offset a $20.1 million increase in value reflecting higher interest rates and the terms
of the servicing sale agreement. The remaining decline in MSR was attributable to natural run-off. For the year
ended December 31, 2014, servicing, late, and other ancillary fees recognized within mortgage banking income
were $21.1 million and primarily represent previously unrecognized servicing fees in conjunction with servicing
sales. Servicing, late, and other ancillary fees recognized within mortgage banking income were $41.9 million and
$58.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Servicing, late, and other ancillary
fees recognized within other income and commissions were $1.7 million and $2.0 million for the years ended
December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During 2013, FHN received annual servicing fees approximating
.31 percent of the outstanding balance of underlying single-family residential mortgage loans and .34 percent
inclusive of income related to excess interest.

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Note 8 (cid:2) Intangible Assets

The following is a summary of intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, included in the Consolidated
Statements of Condition:

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2011
Amortization expense
Additions

December 31, 2012

Amortization expense
Additions (b)

December 31, 2013

Amortization expense
Additions (b)

December 31, 2014

Other
Intangible
Assets (a)

$26,243
(3,910)
367

Goodwill

$133,659
-
583

$134,242

$22,700

-
7,701

(3,912)
3,200

$141,943

$21,988

-
3,989

(4,170)
11,700

$145,932

$29,518

(a) Represents customer lists, acquired contracts, core deposit intangibles, and covenants not to compete.
(b) See Note 2 – Acquisitions & Divestures for further details regarding goodwill related to acquisitions.

The gross carrying amount of other intangible assets subject to amortization is $70.3 million on December 31,
2014, net of $40.8 million of accumulated amortization. Estimated aggregate amortization expense is expected to
be $5.2 million, $5.0 million, $4.7 million, $4.5 million, and $4.2 million for the twelve-month periods of 2015,
2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively.

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Note 8 (cid:2) Intangible Assets (continued)

The following is a summary of gross goodwill and accumulated impairment losses and write-offs detailed by
reportable segments included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition through December 31, 2014. Gross
goodwill, accumulated impairments, and accumulated divestiture related write-offs were determined beginning on
January 1, 2002, when a change in accounting requirements resulted in goodwill being assessed for impairment
rather than being amortized.

(Dollars in thousands)

Gross goodwill
Accumulated impairments
Accumulated divestiture related write-offs

December 31, 2011

Additions
Impairments
Divestitures

Net change in goodwill during 2012

Gross goodwill

Accumulated impairments
Accumulated divestiture related write-offs

December 31, 2012

Additions
Impairments
Divestitures

Net change in goodwill during 2013

Gross goodwill

Accumulated impairments
Accumulated divestiture related write-offs

December 31, 2013

Additions
Impairments
Divestitures

Net change in goodwill during 2014

Gross goodwill

Accumulated impairments
Accumulated divestiture related write-offs

December 31, 2014

Non-Strategic

$ 199,995
(114,123)
(85,872)

$

-

-
-
-

-

Regional
Banking

$36,238
-
-

Capital
Markets

$97,421
-
-

Total

$ 333,654
(114,123)
(85,872)

$36,238

$97,421

$ 133,659

-
-
-

-

583
-
-

583

583
-
-

583

$ 199,995
(114,123)
(85,872)

$36,238
-
-

$98,004
-
-

$ 334,237
(114,123)
(85,872)

$

-

-
-
-

-

$36,238

$98,004

$ 134,242

7,701
-
-

7,701

-
-
-

-

7,701
-
-

7,701

$ 199,995
(114,123)
(85,872)

$43,939
-
-

$98,004
-
-

$ 341,938
(114,123)
(85,872)

$

-

-
-
-

-

$43,939

$98,004

$ 141,943

3,989
-
-

3,989

-
-
-

-

3,989
-
-

3,989

$ 199,995
(114,123)
(85,872)

$47,928
-
-

$98,004
-
-

$ 345,927
(114,123)
(85,872)

$

-

$47,928

$98,004

$ 145,932

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Note 9 (cid:2) Time Deposit Maturities

Following is a table of maturities for time deposits outstanding on December 31, 2014, which include Certificates
of deposit under $100,000, Other time, and Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more. Certificates of deposit
$100,000 and more totaled $.4 billion on December 31, 2014. Time deposits are included in Interest-bearing
deposits on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.

(Dollars in thousands)

2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020 and after

Total

Note 10 (cid:2) Short-term Borrowings

$ 860,822
137,356
98,508
82,457
52,733
45,062

$1,276,938

Short-term borrowings include federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase,
trading liabilities, and other borrowed funds.

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally have maturities of less than
90 days. Trading liabilities, which represent short positions in securities, are generally held for less than 90 days.
Other short-term borrowings have original maturities of one year or less. On December 31, 2014, capital markets
trading securities with a fair value of $172.9 million were pledged to secure other short-term borrowings.

The detail of these borrowings for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012 is presented in the following table:

(Dollars in thousands)

2014
Average balance
Year-end balance
Maximum month-end outstanding
Average rate for the year
Average rate at year-end

2013
Average balance
Year-end balance
Maximum month-end outstanding
Average rate for the year
Average rate at year-end

2012
Average balance
Year-end balance
Maximum month-end outstanding
Average rate for the year
Average rate at year-end

Federal Funds
Purchased

Securities Sold
Under Agreements
to Repurchase

Trading
Liabilities

Other
Short-term
Borrowings

$1,101,910
1,037,052
1,247,295

0.25%
0.25

$1,263,792
1,042,633
1,429,319

0.25%
0.25

$1,548,020
1,351,023
1,700,172

0.25%
0.25

$447,801
562,214
562,214

0.08%
0.06

$487,923
442,789
618,643

0.14%
0.10

$380,871
555,438
555,438

0.18%
0.15

$633,867
594,314
718,767

$ 531,984
157,218
1,829,141

2.43%
2.60

0.30%
0.56

$665,095
368,348
895,844

$ 299,288
181,146
1,057,412

2.05%
2.46

0.27%
0.43

$589,461
564,429
808,139

$ 450,690
441,201
1,270,180

1.77%
1.88

0.15%
0.25

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Note 11 (cid:2) Term Borrowings

The following table presents information pertaining to Term Borrowings reported on FHN’s Consolidated Statements
of Condition on December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

First Tennessee Bank National Association:
Subordinated notes (a) (b)

Maturity date – January 15, 2015 – 5.05%
Maturity date – April 1, 2016 – 5.65%

Senior capital notes (b)

Maturity date – December 1, 2019 – 2.95%

Other collateralized borrowings – Maturity date - December 22, 2037

0.54% on December 31, 2014 and 2013 (c)

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings (d)
First Horizon National Corporation:
Senior capital notes (b)

Maturity date – December 15, 2015 – 5.375%

Subordinated notes (b)

Maturity date – April 15, 2034 – 6.30%

FT Real Estate Securities Company, Inc.:
Cumulative preferred stock (a)

Maturity date – March 31, 2031 – 9.50%

First Horizon ABS Trusts:
Other collateralized borrowings (e)

Maturity date – October 26, 2026

0.30% on December 31, 2013 (f)
Maturity date – September 25, 2029
0.30% on December 31, 2013 (f)
Maturity date – September 1, 2032
6.45% on December 31, 2013 (f)

Maturity date – October 25, 2034

0.33% on December 31, 2014 and 2013

First Tennessee New Markets Corporation Investments:

Maturity date – October 25, 2018 – 4.97%
Maturity date – February 1, 2033 – 4.97%
Maturity date – August 08, 2036 – 2.38%

Total

2014

2013

$ 304,525
264,667

$ 317,714
276,273

398,011

-

62,562
-

60,223
2,390

508,358

516,584

212,474

192,014

45,896

45,828

-

-

-

98,631

122,562

8,783

65,612

80,857

7,301
8,000
2,699

7,301
8,000
2,699

$1,880,105

$1,739,859

(a) A portion qualifies for total capital under the risk-based capital guidelines.
(b) Changes in the fair value of debt attributable to interest rate risk is hedged. Refer to Note 23 – Derivatives.
(c) Secured by trust preferred loans.
(d) The Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings were issued with fixed interest rates and had remaining terms of 1 to 16 years at December 31,

2013. These borrowings had weighted average interest rate of 2.41 percent on December 31, 2013.

(e) On December 31, 2014 and 2013, borrowings secured by $76.8 million and $344.9 million, respectively, of residential real estate loans.
(f) In 2014, FHN resolved three previously consolidated on-balance sheet consumer loan securitizations and the collateralized borrowings were

extinguished.

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Note 11 (cid:2) Term Borrowings (continued)

Annual principal repayment requirements as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020 and after

$804,000
250,000
-
7,301
400,000
392,058

All subordinated notes are unsecured and are subordinate to other present and future senior indebtedness. A
portion of FTBNA’s subordinated notes and FHN’s subordinated capital notes qualify as Tier 2 capital under the
risk-based capital guidelines.

In 2004 First Tennessee Capital II (“Capital II”), a Delaware business trust wholly owned by FHN, issued
$200 million of Capital Securities, Series B at 6.30 percent per annum. The proceeds were loaned to FHN as
junior subordinated debt. FHN has, through various contractual arrangements, fully and unconditionally guaranteed
all of Capital II’s obligations with respect to the capital securities. The sole asset of Capital II is $206 million of
junior subordinated debentures issued by FHN. These junior subordinated debentures also carry an interest rate of
6.30 percent. Both the capital securities of Capital II and the junior subordinated debentures of FHN will mature
on April 15, 2034; however, FHN has the option to redeem both prior to maturity. The junior subordinated
debentures are included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition in Term borrowings. At year end, the capital
securities fully qualified as Tier 1 capital. Tier 1 capital treatment for these securities will begin phasing out in
2015 and will be entirely phased out in 2016.

Note 12 (cid:2) Preferred Stock

FHN Preferred Stock
On January 31, 2013, FHN issued 1,000 shares having an aggregate liquidation preference of $100 million of
Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A for net proceeds of approximately $96 million. Dividends on
the Series A Preferred Stock, if declared, accrue and are payable quarterly, in arrears, at a rate of 6.20 percent
per annum. For the issuance, FHN issued depositary shares, each of which represents a 1/4000th fractional
ownership interest in a share of FHN’s preferred stock. These securities qualify as Tier 1 capital.

Subsidiary Preferred Stock
In 2000 FT Real Estate Securities Company, Inc. (“FTRESC”), an indirect subsidiary of FHN, issued 50 shares of
9.50 percent Cumulative Preferred Stock, Class B (“Class B Preferred Shares”), with a liquidation preference of
$1.0 million per share; of those, 47 shares were issued to nonaffiliates. These securities qualify as Tier 2 capital
and are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as Term borrowings. FTRESC is a real estate
investment trust (“REIT”) established for the purpose of acquiring, holding, and managing real estate mortgage
assets. Dividends on the Class B Preferred Shares are cumulative and are payable semi-annually.

The Class B Preferred Shares are mandatorily redeemable on March 31, 2031, and redeemable at the discretion
of FTRESC in the event that the Class B Preferred Shares cannot be accounted for as Tier 2 regulatory capital or
there is more than an insubstantial risk that dividends paid with respect to the Class B Preferred Shares will not
be fully deductible for tax purposes. They are not subject to any sinking fund and are not convertible into any
other securities of FTRESC, FHN, or any of its subsidiaries. The shares are, however, automatically exchanged at
the direction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for preferred stock of FTBNA, having substantially the
same terms as the Class B Preferred Shares in the event FTBNA becomes undercapitalized, insolvent, or in
danger of becoming undercapitalized.

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FTRESC also has outstanding Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Class A, which has been recognized as
Noncontrolling interest on the Consolidated Statements of Condition, along with Class B Cumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock issued by First Horizon Preferred Funding, Inc. and First Horizon Preferred Funding II, Inc. Other
preferred shares are outstanding but are owned by FHN subsidiaries and are eliminated in consolidation. For all
periods presented, the aggregate amount included within Noncontrolling interest related to preferred shares issued
from these subsidiaries was $.3 million. On January 1, 2013, First Horizon Preferred Funding III, Inc. issued
$.1 million of Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Class A, which is attributable to the noncontrolling interest-
holders. During 2013, in connection with the acquisition of MNB, FHN obtained a controlling interest in a
subsidiary of MNB which had issued Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Class A. This $.2 million non-
controlling interest is now considered to be issued by First Horizon Preferred Lending IV, Inc.

In 2005 FTBNA issued 300,000 shares of Class A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Class A Preferred
Stock”) with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Dividends on the Class A Preferred Stock, if declared,
accrue and are payable each quarter, in arrears, at a floating rate equal to the greater of the three month LIBOR
rate plus .85 percent or 3.75 percent per annum. These securities qualify as Tier 1 capital. On December 31,
2014 and 2013, $294.8 million of Class A Preferred Stock was recognized as Noncontrolling interest on the
Consolidated Statements of Condition.

Note 13 (cid:2) Regulatory Capital and Restrictions

Regulatory Capital. FHN is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking
agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional
discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on FHN’s financial
statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, specific
capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain derivatives as calculated under
regulatory accounting practices must be met. Capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative
judgment by the regulators about capital components, asset risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative
measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require FHN to maintain minimum amounts and
ratios of Total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets (“Leverage”).
Management believes that, as of December 31, 2014, FHN met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was
subject.

The actual capital amounts and ratios of FHN and FTBNA are presented in the table below. In addition, FTBNA
must also calculate its capital ratios after excluding financial subsidiaries as defined by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
of 1999. Based on this calculation, FTBNA’s Total Capital, Tier 1 Capital, and Leverage ratios were 16.59 percent,
15.77 percent, and 12.41 percent, respectively, on December 31, 2014, and were 16.84 percent, 15.43 percent,
and 12.33 percent, respectively, on December 31, 2013.

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Note 13 (cid:2) Regulatory Capital and Restrictions (continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

On December 31, 2014
Actual:
Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage

Minimum Requirement for Capital Adequacy Purposes:
Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage

Minimum Requirement to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective

Action Provisions:

Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage
On December 31, 2013
Actual:
Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage

Minimum Requirement for Capital Adequacy Purposes:
Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage

Minimum Requirement to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective

Action Provisions:

Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage

First Horizon
National Corporation

First Tennessee Bank
National Association

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

$3,148,336
2,813,503
2,813,503

16.18%
14.46
11.43

$3,441,315
3,107,407
3,107,407

17.86%
16.12
12.72

1,556,213
778,106
985,033

8.00
4.00
4.00

1,541,837
770,918
977,374

8.00
4.00
4.00

1,927,296
1,156,378
1,221,717

10.00
6.00
5.00

$3,063,631
2,618,976
2,618,976

16.23%
13.87
11.04

$3,434,410
2,991,866
2,991,866

18.36%
15.99
12.71

1,510,288
755,144
949,181

8.00
4.00
4.00

1,496,685
748,342
941,641

8.00
4.00
4.00

1,870,856
1,122,514
1,177,051

10.00
6.00
5.00

Restrictions on cash and due from banks. Under the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation D, FTBNA is required to
maintain a certain amount of cash reserves. On December 31, 2014 and 2013, FTBNA’s required reserves were
$125.9 million and $115.2 million, respectively. At the end of 2014 and 2013, this requirement was met with
$150.8 million and $137.8 million in vault cash, respectively, in addition to Federal Reserve Bank deposits. Vault
cash is reflected in Cash and due from banks on the Consolidated Statements of Condition and Federal Reserve
Bank deposits are reflected as Interest-bearing cash.

Restrictions on dividends. Cash dividends are paid by FHN from its assets, which are mainly provided by dividends
from its subsidiaries. Certain regulatory restrictions exist regarding the ability of FTBNA to transfer funds to FHN in
the form of cash, dividends, loans, or advances. As of December 31, 2014, FTBNA had undivided profits of
$1.0 billion, of which none was available for distribution to FHN as dividends without prior regulatory approval. At
any given time, the pertinent portions of those regulatory restrictions allow FTBNA to declare preferred or common
dividends without prior regulatory approval in an amount equal to FTBNA’s retained net income for the two most
recent completed years plus the current year to date. For any period, FTBNA’s ‘retained net income’ generally is
equal to FTBNA’s regulatory net income reduced by the preferred and common dividends declared by FTBNA.
Excess dividends in either of the two most recent completed years may be offset with available retained net
income in the two years immediately preceding it. Applying the applicable rules, FTBNA’s total amount available for
dividends was negative $75.7 million at December 31, 2014 and positive $15.1 million on January 1, 2015.
FTBNA applied for and received approval from the OCC to declare and pay common dividends to the parent
company in the amount of $180.0 million in 2013 and 2014. During 2013 and 2014, FTBNA applied for and
received approval from the OCC to declare and pay dividends on its preferred stock quarterly. Additionally,
FTBNA’s Board has declared the dividends on its preferred stock outstanding payable in April 2015.

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The payment of cash dividends by FHN and FTBNA may also be affected or limited by other factors, such as the
requirement to maintain adequate capital above regulatory guidelines and debt covenants. Furthermore, the Federal
Reserve and the OCC have issued policy statements generally requiring insured banks and bank holding
companies only to pay dividends out of current operating earnings. Consequently, the decision of whether FHN will
pay future dividends and the amount of dividends will be affected by current operating results.

Restrictions on intercompany transactions. Under current Federal banking law, banking subsidiaries may not extend
credit to any affiliate including the parent company and certain financial subsidiaries in excess of 10 percent of the
bank’s capital stock and surplus, as defined, or $344.0 million, on December 31, 2014. The equity investment,
including retained earnings, in certain of a bank’s financial subsidiaries is also treated as a covered transaction.
The parent company had covered transactions of $.9 million from FTBNA and the bank’s financial subsidiary, FTN
Financial Securities Corp., had a total equity investment from FTBNA of $365.8 million on December 31, 2014.
Since the equity investment FTBNA has in FTN Financial Securities Corp. exceeds the 10 percent per affiliate limit,
FTBNA cannot engage in any additional covered transactions with this affiliate and the banking regulators could
require FTBNA to reduce its equity investment so that it is within the limit. In addition, the aggregate amount of
covered transactions with all affiliates, as defined, is limited to 20 percent of the bank’s capital stock and surplus,
as defined, or $688.0 million, on December 31, 2014. FTBNA’s total covered transactions with all affiliates
including the parent company on December 31, 2014 were $366.7 million.

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Note 14 (cid:2) Other Income and Other Expense

Following is detail of All other income and commissions and All other expense as presented in the Consolidated
Statements of Income:

(Dollars in thousands)

All other income and commissions:
ATM interchange fees
Electronic banking fees
Letter of credit fees
Deferred compensation
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt
Other

Total

All other expense:
Other insurance and taxes
Tax credit investments
Travel and entertainment
Customer relations
Employee training and dues
Supplies
Miscellaneous loan costs
Litigation and regulatory matters
Other

Total

2014

2013

2012

$10,943
6,190
4,864
2,042
(4,166)
12,390

$ 10,412
6,289
5,081
4,685
-
13,874

$ 10,528
6,537
5,158
4,461
-
20,257

$32,263

$ 40,341

$ 46,941

$12,900
10,767
9,095
5,726
4,518
3,745
2,690
(2,720)
41,952

$ 12,598
12,103
8,959
4,916
5,054
3,800
4,209
63,654
32,579

$ 10,734
18,655
8,366
4,578
4,525
3,752
4,126
33,313
41,195

$88,673

$147,872

$129,244

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Note 15 (cid:2) Components of Other Comprehensive Income/(loss)

Following is detail of “Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)” as presented in the Consolidated
Statements of Condition:

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2011
Other comprehensive income:

Before-Tax
Amount

Tax Benefit/
(Expense)

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)

$(130,156)

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale
Adjustment for net (gain)/loss on securities available-for-sale included in Net

income/(loss)

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period
Amortization of prior service cost, transition asset/obligation, and net

$ (19,016)

$ 7,397

(11,619)

(328)

128

(200)

(45,110)

17,906

(27,204)

actuarial gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit cost

37,867

(15,031)

22,836

December 31, 2012

Other comprehensive income:

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale
Adjustment for net (gain)/loss on securities available-for-sale included in Net

income/(loss)

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period
Amortization of prior service cost, transition asset/obligation, and net

(26,587)

10,400

(146,343)

(108,703)

41,935

(66,768)

451

(174)

277

81,456
10,678

(31,392)
(4,115)

50,064
6,563

actuarial gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit cost

10,085

(3,887)

6,198

December 31, 2013

Other comprehensive income:

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale
Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period
Amortization of prior service cost, transition asset/obligation, and net

(6,033)

2,367

(150,009)

47,957

(18,135)

29,822

(115,976)

44,803

(71,173)

actuarial gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit cost

5,075

(1,961)

3,114

December 31, 2014

$ (62,944)

$ 24,707

$(188,246)

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Note 16 (cid:2) Income Taxes

The aggregate amount of income taxes included in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the Consolidated
Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Consolidated Statements of Income:
Income tax expense/(benefit) related to continuing operations
Income tax expense/(benefit) related to discontinued operations
Consolidated Statements of Equity:
Income tax expense/(benefit) related to:
Pension and postretirement plans
Unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities available-for-sale
Share-based compensation

Total

2014

2013

2012

$ 78,501
-

$(32,169) $(85,262)
93

343

(42,842)
18,135
7,220

39,394
(41,761)
1,569

(2,875)
(7,525)
4,140

$ 61,014

$(32,624) $(91,429)

The components of income tax expense/(benefit) related to continuing operations for the years ended
December 31, were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Current:

Federal
State
Foreign
Deferred:
Federal
State
Foreign

Total

2014

2013

2012

$74,193
(3,461)
1

$ (9,011) $ (5,304)
(9,725)
33

(13,792)
10

3,364
4,390
14

4,169
(13,508)
(37)

(59,417)
(10,848)
(1)

$78,501

$(32,169) $(85,262)

A reconciliation of expected income tax expense/(benefit) at the federal statutory rate of 35 percent to the total
income tax expense from continuing operations follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Federal income tax rate

Tax computed at statutory rate
Increase/(decrease) resulting from:

State income taxes
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)
401(k) – employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”)
Tax-exempt interest
Non-deductible expenses
Tax credits
Subsidiary liquidation
Change in valuation allowance – DTA
Other changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Other

Total

2014
35%

2013
35%

2012
35%

$108,343

$ 2,923

$(35,597)

8,424
(6,671)
(659)
(5,798)
829
(11,392)
-
(13,168)
(1,570)
163

(2,556)
(6,646)
(568)
(5,094)
963
(13,340)
-
(4,427)
(5,106)
1,682

(4,234)
(7,428)
(155)
(4,469)
1,175
(18,125)
(6,733)
-
(8,981)
(715)

$ 78,501

$(32,169) $(85,262)

A deferred tax asset (“DTA”) or deferred tax liability (“DTL”) is recognized for the tax consequences of temporary
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities.
The tax consequence is calculated by applying enacted statutory tax rates, applicable to future years, to these
temporary differences. In order to support the recognition of the DTA, FHN’s management must believe that the
realization of the DTA is more likely than not. FHN evaluates the likelihood of realization of the DTA based on both
positive and negative evidence available at the time, including (as appropriate) scheduled reversals of DTLs,
projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance. Realization is dependent
on generating sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration of the carryforwards attributable to the DTA. In

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Note 16 (cid:2) Income Taxes (continued)

projecting future taxable income, FHN incorporates assumptions including the estimated amount of future state
and federal pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and
prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future
taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage the underlying business.

As of December 31, 2014, the gross DTA is $415.0 million. The gross DTL is $86.0 million as of December 31,
2014. Management has assessed the ability to realize the gross DTA based on positive and negative evidence and
on the basis of this evaluation, a valuation allowance of $44.6 million was recorded as of December 31, 2014. The
valuation allowance is primarily attributable to capital loss carryforwards of $44.4 million. Management believes it is
more likely than not that the benefit of the capital loss carryover to 2015 will not be realized because there is
uncertainty as to whether FHN will generate capital gains over the five year carryforward period. The DTA after the
valuation allowance is $370.4 million as of December 31, 2014. Although realization is not assured, FHN believes
that its ability to realize the net DTA is more likely than not.

Temporary differences which gave rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities on December 31, 2014
and 2013 were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Loss reserves
Employee benefits
Investment in partnerships
Foreclosed property
Accrued expenses
Investment in AFS securities
Capital loss carryforwards
Credit carryforwards
Federal NOL carryforwards
State NOL carryforwards
Unrecognized tax benefits
Other

Gross deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance

Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

Deferred tax liabilities:
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights
Depreciation and amortization
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
Investment in AFS securities
Other intangible assets
Prepaid expenses
Other

Gross deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

2014

2013

$100,569
136,007
25,861
1,205
31,613
-
44,445
39,196
-
15,279
1,915
18,902

$ 94,170
97,246
29,856
901
25,158
6,874
51,876
98,919
4,184
29,422
3,103
21,760

414,992
(44,584)

463,469
(57,752)

$370,408

$405,717

$

337
22,353
9,383
11,639
30,888
9,874
1,570

86,044

$ 25,245
46,209
17,426
-
28,417
9,752
2,958

130,007

$284,364

$275,710

The total unrecognized tax benefits (“UTB”) at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, was $5.2 million and
$6.6 million, respectively. FHN is currently in audit in several jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that the UTB
could decrease by $2.1 million during 2015 if audits are completed and settled and if the applicable statutes of
limitations expire as scheduled. FHN recognizes interest accrued and penalties related to UTB within income tax
expense. FHN had approximately $.9 million and $2.0 million accrued for the payment of interest as of December
31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

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Note 16 (cid:2) Income Taxes (continued)

The rollforward of unrecognized tax benefits is shown below:

(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012
Increases related to prior year tax positions
Decreases related to prior year tax positions
Settlements
Lapse of statutes

Balance at December 31, 2013

Increases related to prior year tax positions
Increases related to current year tax positions
Lapse of statutes

Balance at December 31, 2014

Note 17 (cid:2) Earnings Per Share

$ 17,638
-
(1,688)
(7,386)
(1,943)

$ 6,621

960
868
(3,242)

$ 5,207

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the numerators used in calculating earnings/(loss) per share
attributable to common shareholders:

(Dollars in thousands)

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income/(loss)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

Net income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest
Preferred stock dividends

Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Preferred stock dividends

2014

2013

2012

$231,050
-

$40,519
548

$(16,443)
148

231,050
11,527

219,523
6,200

41,067
11,465

29,602
5,838

(16,295)
11,464

(27,759)
-

$213,323

$23,764

$(27,759)

$231,050
11,527
6,200

$40,519
11,465
5,838

$(16,443)
11,464
-

Net income/(loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders

$213,323

$23,216

$(27,907)

The component of Income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to FHN as the controlling interest holder
was $219.5 million, $29.1 million and $(27.9) million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and
2012, respectively.

The following table provides a reconciliation of weighted average common shares to diluted average common
shares:

(Shares in thousands)

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
Effect of dilutive securities

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted

2014

2013

2012

234,997
1,738

237,972
1,822

248,349
-

236,735

239,794

248,349

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Note 17 (cid:2) Earnings Per Share (continued)

The following tables show earnings/(loss) per common and diluted share:

Earnings/(loss) per common share:

Income/(loss) per share from continuing operations available to common shareholders
Income/(loss) per share available to common shareholders

2014

$0.91
$0.91

2013

$0.10
$0.10

2012

$(0.11)
$(0.11)

Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share:

Diluted income/(loss) per share from continuing operations available to common

shareholders

Diluted income/(loss) per share available to common shareholders

$0.90

$0.90

$0.10

$0.10

$(0.11)

$(0.11)

For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the dilutive effect for all potential common shares was
1.7 million and 1.8 million, respectively. Due to the net loss attributable to common shareholders for the year
ended December 31, 2012, no potentially dilutive shares were included in the loss per share calculation as
including such shares would have been antidilutive. Stock options of 4.6 million, 7.9 million and 10.0 million with
weighted average exercise prices of $23.46, $21.95, and $22.07 per share for the years ended December 31,
2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were excluded from diluted shares because including such shares would be
antidilutive. Other equity awards of 3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 were excluded from diluted
shares because including such shares would have been antidilutive.

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Note 18 (cid:2) Contingencies and Other Disclosures

Contingencies

General. Contingent liabilities arise in the ordinary course of business. Often they are related to lawsuits, arbitration,
mediation, and other forms of litigation. Various litigation matters are threatened or pending against FHN and its
subsidiaries. Also, FHN at times receives requests for information, subpoenas, or other inquiries from federal, state,
and local regulators, from other government authorities, and from other parties concerning various matters relating
to FHN’s current or former lines of business. Certain matters of that sort are pending at this time, and FHN is
cooperating in those matters. Pending and threatened litigation matters sometimes are resolved in court or before
an arbitrator, and sometimes are settled by the parties. Regardless of the manner of resolution, frequently the most
significant changes in status of a matter occur over a short time period, often following a lengthy period of little
substantive activity. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of these matters, particularly where
the claimants seek very large or indeterminate damages, or where the cases present novel legal theories or involve
a large number of parties, or where claims or other actions may be possible but have not been brought, FHN
cannot reasonably determine what the eventual outcome of the pending matters will be, what the timing of the
ultimate resolution of these matters may be, or what the eventual loss or impact related to each matter may be.
FHN establishes loss contingency liabilities for litigation matters when loss is both probable and reasonably
estimable as prescribed by applicable financial accounting guidance. A liability generally is not established when
loss for a matter either is not probable or its amount is not reasonably estimable. If loss for a matter is probable
and a range of possible loss outcomes is the best estimate available, accounting guidance requires a liability to be
established at the low end of the range.

Disclosure in this Note is provided in respect of several types of matters. (a) Disclosure is provided for each matter
as to which FHN has determined that material loss is probable, which can include matters for which material loss
liability has been established as of period-end and matters for which the amount of loss is not reasonably
estimable. (b) Disclosure of an aggregate range of reasonably possible loss (“RPL”) associated with contingent
liabilities is provided as to matters where there is more than a remote chance of an estimable, material loss
outcome for FHN in excess of currently established loss liabilities, whether or not those established loss liabilities
are material. Additional disclosure is provided for certain of those matters. (c) Disclosure is provided for several
loss contingency litigation matters related to FHN’s former mortgage securitizations not falling within loss
categories (a) or (b).

Based on current knowledge, and after consultation with counsel, management is of the opinion that loss
contingencies related to threatened or pending litigation matters should not have a material adverse effect on the
consolidated financial condition of FHN, but may be material to FHN’s operating results for any particular reporting
period depending, in part, on the results from that period.

Litigation – Loss Contingencies. As used in this Note, “material loss contingency matters” generally fall into at
least one of the following categories: (i) FHN has determined material loss to be probable and has established a
material loss liability in accordance with applicable financial accounting guidance, other than matters reported as
having been substantially settled or otherwise substantially resolved; (ii) FHN has determined material loss to be
probable but is not reasonably able to estimate an amount or range of material loss liability; or (iii) FHN has
determined that material loss is not probable but is reasonably possible, and that the amount or range of that
material loss is estimable. As defined in applicable accounting guidance, loss is reasonably possible if there is
more than a remote chance of a material loss outcome for FHN. Set forth below are disclosures for certain
pending or threatened litigation matters, including all matters mentioned in clauses (i) or (ii) and certain matters
mentioned in (iii). In addition, certain other matters are discussed relating to FHN’s former mortgage origination
and servicing businesses. In all litigation matters discussed, unless settled or otherwise resolved, FHN believes it
has meritorious defenses and intends to pursue those defenses vigorously.

FHN reassesses the liability for litigation matters each quarter as the matters progress. At December 31, 2014, the
aggregate amount of liabilities established for all material loss contingency matters was $56.2 million. Of the
matters discussed under the heading “First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters” below, only
the Charles Schwab suit is among those matters for which a liability has been established. The liabilities discussed
in this paragraph are separate from those discussed under the heading “Established Repurchase Liability” below.

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In each material loss contingency matter, except as otherwise noted, there is a more than slight chance that each
of the following outcomes will occur: the plaintiff will substantially prevail; the defense will substantially prevail; the
plaintiff will prevail in part; or the matter will be settled by the parties. At December 31, 2014, FHN estimates that
for all material loss contingency matters, estimable reasonably possible losses in future periods in excess of
currently established liabilities could aggregate in a range from zero to approximately $120 million. Of those
matters discussed under the heading “First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters,” only the
Charles Schwab and the two FDIC suits are included in that range.

As a result of the general uncertainties discussed above and the specific uncertainties discussed for each matter
mentioned below, it is possible that the ultimate future loss experienced by FHN for any particular matter may
materially exceed the amount, if any, of currently established liability for that matter. That possibility exists both for
matters included in the RPL estimated range mentioned above and for matters not included in that range.

Certain Matters Included in Reasonably Possible Loss Range

Debit Transaction Sequencing Litigation Matter. FTBNA is a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit
concerning overdraft fees charged in connection with debit card transactions. A key claim is that the method used
to order or sequence the transactions posted each day was improper. The case is styled as Hawkins v. First
Tennessee Bank National Association, before the Circuit Court for Shelby County, Tennessee, Case No.
CT-004085-11. The plaintiff seeks actual damages of at least $5 million, unspecified restitution of fees
charged, and unspecified punitive damages, among other things. FHN’s estimate of reasonably possible loss for
this matter is subject to significant uncertainties regarding: whether a class will be certified and, if so, the
definition of the class; claims as to which no dollar amount is specified; the potential remedies that might be
available or awarded; the ultimate outcome of potentially significant motions such as motions to dismiss, or for
summary judgment; and the incomplete status of the discovery process.

RPL-Included First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters. Several pending litigation matters
are discussed under the heading “First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters” below. For
certain of those FHN has been able to estimate reasonably possible loss. Those estimable matters are the Charles
Schwab, FDIC (NY), and FDIC (AL) cases. The estimates for those matters are included in the range of reasonably
possible loss discussed above. The estimates are subject to significant uncertainties regarding: the dollar amounts
claimed; the potential remedies that might be available or awarded; the outcome of any settlement discussions; the
outcome of potentially significant motions; the availability of significantly dispositive defenses; the identity and value
of assets that FHN may be required to repurchase to the extent asset repurchase is sought; the incomplete status
of the discovery process; and the lack of precedent claims.

Certain Matters Not Included in Reasonably Possible Loss Range

RPL-Excluded First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters. Several pending litigation matters
are discussed under the heading “First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters” below. For
certain of those FHN has been able to estimate reasonably possible loss as mentioned in the preceding paragraph,
and for others FHN has not. Those matters for which RPL currently is not estimable are the FHLB of San
Francisco, Metropolitan Life, Royal Park, and Integra REC indemnity cases. FHN is unable to estimate a range of
reasonably possible loss due to significant uncertainties regarding: claims as to which the claimant specifies no
dollar amount; the potential remedies that might be available or awarded; the availability of significantly dispositive
defenses such as statutes of limitations or repose; the outcome of potentially dispositive early-stage motions such
as motions to dismiss; the identity and value of assets that FHN may be required to repurchase for those claims
seeking asset repurchase; the incomplete status of the discovery process; the lack of a precise statement of
damages; and lack of precedent claims.

Inquiry Regarding FHA-Insured Loans. Since second quarter 2012 FHN has been cooperating with the U.S.
Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (“HUD”) in a civil investigation regarding compliance with requirements relating to certain residential

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mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”). HUD has reviewed a small sample of
loans from the period being investigated. FHN has cooperated in the investigation, and discussions between the
parties are continuing. The investigation could lead to a demand or claim under the federal False Claims Act and
the federal Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, which allow treble and other
special damages substantially in excess of actual losses. Currently FHN is not able to predict the eventual outcome
of this matter. In anticipation of future substantive discussions between the parties, a liability has been established
for this matter. However, FHN continues to be unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss in excess of
established liabilities due to significant uncertainties regarding: the potential remedies, including any amount of
enhanced damages, that might be available or awarded; the availability of significantly dispositive defenses; and the
limited number of reported precedent claims and resolutions (involving other banking organizations) combined with
a lack of underlying data connected with those resolutions.

The investigation has focused on loans originated by FHN on or after January 1, 2006. FHA-insured originations
from January 1, 2006 through the August 31, 2008 divestiture of FHN’s national mortgage platform totaled 47,817
loans with an aggregate original principal balance of $8.2 billion. The amount of FHA-insured originations each
year declined substantially following the divestiture.

First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters. Prior to September 2008 FHN originated and
sold home loan products through various channels and conducted its servicing business under the First Horizon
Home Loans and First Tennessee Mortgage Servicing brands. Those sales channels included the securitization of
loans into pools held by trustees and the sale of the resulting securities, sometimes called “certificates,” to
investors. These activities are discussed in more detail below under the heading “Legacy Home Loan Sales and
Servicing.”

At the time this report is filed, FHN, along with multiple co-defendants, is defending several lawsuits brought by
investors which claim that the offering documents under which certificates relating to First Horizon branded
securitizations (“FH proprietary securitizations”) were sold to them were materially deficient. The plaintiffs and
venues of these suits are: (1) Charles Schwab Corp. in the Superior Court of San Francisco, California (Case
No. 10-501610); (2) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) as receiver for Colonial Bank, in the U.S.
District Court for the Middle District of Alabama (Case No. CV-12-791-WKW-WC); and (3) FDIC as a receiver for
Colonial Bank, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 12 Civ. 6166
(LLS)(MHD)). The plaintiffs in the pending suits claim to have purchased certificates in a number of separate FH
proprietary securitizations and demand that FHN repurchase their investments, or answer in damages or
rescission, among other remedies sought.

In some of the pending suits underwriters are co-defendants and have demanded, under provisions in the
applicable underwriting agreements, that FHN indemnify them for their expenses and any losses they may incur. In
addition, FHN has received indemnity demands from underwriters in certain other suits as to which investors claim
to have purchased senior certificates in FH proprietary securitizations. FHN has not been named a defendant in
these suits, which FHN is defending indirectly as indemnitor. The plaintiffs and venues of these other suits are:
(4) FHLB of San Francisco, in the Superior Court of San Francisco County, California (Case No. CGC-10-497840);
(5) Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., in the Supreme Court of New York County, New York (No. 651360-2012);
(6) Royal Park Invs. SA/NV, in the Supreme Court of New York County, New York (No. 652607-2012); and
(7) Commonwealth of Virginia ex rel. Integra REC LLC, in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond
(No. CL14-399).

Details concerning the original purchase amounts and ending balances of the investments at issue in most of
these pending suits, as to which FHN is a named defendant or as to which FHN has an agreement to indemnify
an underwriter defendant, are set forth below. Information about the performance of the FH proprietary
securitizations related to these suits is available in monthly reports published by the trustee for the securitization
trusts. FHN believes that certain plaintiffs did not purchase the entire certificate in the securitizations in which they
invested. Reporting by the trustee is at a certificate level and, as a result, ending certificate balances in the
following table were adjusted to reflect FHN’s estimate of the ending balance of each partial certificate purchased
by these plaintiffs. Plaintiffs in the pending lawsuits claim to have purchased a total of $225.7 million of certificates
and the purchase prices of the certificates subject to the indemnification requests total $331.4 million. “Senior”

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and “Junior” refer to the ranking of the investments in broad terms; in most cases the securitization provided for
sub-classifications within the Senior or Junior groups. Excluded from the information above and the table below is
information related to the Integra case. Although FHN is aware that one of its Alt-A securitizations from 2005 is at
issue in Integra, FHN does not know which certificate(s), or portion(s) of certificate(s), are involved.

(Dollars in thousands)

Vintage
Original Purchase Price:

2005
2006
2007

Total

Ending Balance per the December 25, 2014, trust statements:

2005
2006
2007

Total

Alt-A

Jumbo

Senior

Junior

Senior

Junior

$200,117
77,906
199,012

$477,035

$ 51,564
33,066
86,038

$170,668

$-
-
-

$-

$-
-
-

$-

$30,000
-
50,000

$80,000

$10,342
-
14,711

$25,053

$-
-
-

$-

$-
-
-

$-

If FHN were to repurchase certificates, it would recognize as a loss the difference between the amount paid
(adjusted for any related litigation liability previously established) and the fair value of the certificates at that time.

The total ending certificate balance of the investments which are the subject of the current pending lawsuits was
$195.7 million as reported on the December 25, 2014, trust statements, with approximately 85 percent of the
remaining balances performing. Cumulative losses on the investments which are the subject of the remaining
lawsuits, as reported on the trust statements, represent approximately 6 percent of the original principal amount
underlying the certificates purchased. Ending certificate balances reflect the remaining principal balance on the
certificates, after the monthly principal and interest distributions and after reduction for applicable cumulative and
current realized losses. Recognized cumulative losses may not take into account all outstanding principal and
interest amounts advanced by the servicer due to nonpayment by the borrowers; reimbursement of those advances
to the servicer may increase cumulative losses. Losses often are reported by the trustee based on each certificate
within a pool or group, which limits FHN’s ability to ascertain losses at the individual investor level.

As discussed below under “Legacy Home Loan Sales and Servicing,” similar claims may be pursued by other
investors, and loan repurchase, make-whole, or indemnity claims may be pursued by securitization trustees or
other parties to transactions seeking indemnity. At December 31, 2014, except for the Charles Schwab case, FHN
had not recognized a liability for exposure for investment rescission or damages arising from the foregoing or other
potential claims by investors that the offering documents under which the loans were securitized were materially
deficient, nor for exposure for repurchase of loans arising from potential claims that FHN breached its
representations and warranties made in FH proprietary securitizations at closing.

Legacy Home Loan Sales and Servicing

Overview. Prior to September 2008, as a means to provide liquidity for its legacy mortgage banking business, FHN
originated loans through its legacy mortgage business, primarily first lien home loans, with the intention of selling
them. Predominantly mortgage loans were intended to be sold without recourse for credit default. Sales typically
were effected either as non-recourse whole-loan sales or through non-recourse proprietary securitizations.
Conventional conforming single-family residential mortgage loans were sold predominately to two GSEs: the Federal
National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae,” “Fannie,” or “FNMA”), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation (“Freddie Mac,” “Freddie,” or “FHLMC”). Federally insured or guaranteed whole-loans were pooled,
and payments to investors were guaranteed through the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae,”

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“Ginnie,” or “GNMA”). Collectively, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae are referred to as the “Agencies.”
Many mortgage loan originations, especially those “nonconforming” mortgage loans that did not meet criteria for
whole-loan sales to the GSEs or insurance through Ginnie Mae, were sold to investors, or certificate-holders,
predominantly through First Horizon (“FH”) branded proprietary securitizations but also, to a lesser extent, through
whole-loan sales to private non-Agency purchasers. In addition, FHN originated with the intent to sell and sold
HELOCs and second lien mortgages through whole-loan sales to private purchasers and, to a lesser extent, through
FH proprietary securitizations.

On August 31, 2008 FHN sold its national mortgage origination and servicing platforms along with a portion of its
servicing assets and obligations. This is sometimes referred to as the “2008 sale,” the “2008 divestiture,” the
“platform sale,” or other similar terms. FHN contracted to have its remaining servicing obligations sub-serviced.
Since the 2008 platform sale FHN has sold substantially all remaining servicing assets and obligations.

Loans Sold With Full or Limited Recourse. FHN also sold certain Agency mortgage loans with full recourse under
agreements to repurchase the loans upon default. Loans sold with full recourse generally included mortgage loans
sold to investors in the secondary market which were uninsurable under government mortgage loan programs due
to issues associated with underwriting activities, documentation, or other concerns. For mortgage insured single-
family residential loans, in the event of borrower nonperformance, FHN would assume losses to the extent they
exceed the value of the collateral and private mortgage insurance (“MI”), the FHA insurance, or the Veteran’s
Administration (“VA”) guaranty. FHN may absorb losses on these loans due to uncollected interest and foreclosure
costs but has limited risk of credit losses in the event of foreclosure of the mortgage loan sold. Generally, the
amount of recourse liability in the event of foreclosure is determined based upon the respective government
program and/or the sale or disposal of the foreclosed property collateralizing the mortgage loan.

FHN also has potential loss exposure from claims that FHN violated FHA or VA requirements related to the
origination of the loans and insurance or guarantee claims filed after origination in relation to the loans. Additional
information concerning a pending investigation related to FHA-insured lending is provided in “Inquiry Regarding
FHA-Insured Loans” above.

Unless otherwise noted, the remaining discussion under this section, “Legacy Home Loan Sales and Servicing,”
excludes information concerning full or limited recourse loan sales.

Agency Whole-Loan Sales. Even though Agency loans were sold without recourse for credit loss, FHN may be
obligated to either repurchase a loan for the unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) or make the purchaser whole for
the economic loss incurred if FHN breached representations or warranties made by FHN to the purchaser at the
time of the sale. Such representations and warranties typically covered both substantive and process matters, such
as the existence and sufficiency of file documentation and the absence of fraud by borrowers or other third parties
such as appraisers. Since the mortgage platform sale in 2008 through December 31, 2014, Agencies, primarily the
two GSEs, have accounted for the vast majority of repurchase/make-whole claims received.

In the fourth quarter of 2013 FHN entered into a definitive resolution agreement (“DRA”) with Fannie Mae, and in
the first quarter of 2014 FHN entered into a DRA with Freddie Mac, in each case resolving certain legacy selling
representation and warranty repurchase obligations associated with loans originated from 2000 to 2008 excluding
certain loans FHN no longer serviced at the time of the DRA. Under each DRA, FHN remains responsible for
repurchase obligations related to certain excluded defects (such as title defects and violations of the GSE’s Charter
Act) and FHN continues to have obligations related to mortgage insurance rescissions, cancellations, and denials.
With respect to loans where there has been a prior bulk sale of servicing, FHN is not responsible for mortgage
insurance cancellations and denials to the extent attributable to the acts of the current servicer.

As a result of the DRAs, the repurchase pipeline overall is smaller, and the proportion of GSE-related repurchase
requests in the pipeline also is smaller, than in periods pre-dating the DRAs. The repurchase liability FHN has
recorded as of December 31, 2014 contemplates, among other things, estimates of FHN’s repurchase exposure
related to loans excluded from the DRAs and estimates of FHN’s repurchase exposure related to certain other
whole-loan sales. See “Other Whole-Loan Sales” and “Established Repurchase Liability” below for additional
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Other Whole-Loan Sales. Prior to the 2008 divestiture FHN also sold first lien mortgage loans through whole-loan
sales to non-Agency purchasers. FHN made contractual representations and warranties to the purchasers generally
similar to those made to Agency purchasers. As of December 31, 2014, 45 percent of repurchase/make-whole
claims in the pipeline relate to other whole-loan sales. These claims are included in FHN’s liability methodology
and the assessment of the adequacy of the repurchase and foreclosure liability.

Many of these loans were included by the purchasers in their own securitizations, not using the First Horizon
brand. FHN’s contractual representations and warranties to these loan purchasers generally included repurchase
and indemnity covenants for losses and expenses applicable to the securitization caused by FHN’s breach.
Currently the following categories of legal actions are pending which involve FHN and non-Agency whole-loan sales:
(i) FHN has received indemnification requests from purchasers of loans or their assignees in cases where FHN is
not a defendant; (ii) FHN has received subpoenas seeking loan reviews in cases where FHN is not a defendant;
(iii) FHN has received repurchase or make-whole demands from purchasers or their assignees; and (iv) FHN is a
defendant in certain legal actions involving FHN-originated loans. In some cases the loans to be reviewed, or which
otherwise are at issue, have not been identified specifically. Assignees can include securitizers or securitization
trustees, among others. A loan is included in the repurchase pipeline only when an identifiable demand for
repurchase has been made outside of active litigation.

First Horizon Branded Proprietary Mortgage Securitizations. From 2005 through 2007 FHN originated and sold
certain non-agency, nonconforming mortgage loans, consisting of Jumbo and Alternative-A (“Alt A”) first lien
mortgage loans, to private investors through 80 proprietary securitization trusts under the FH brand. Securitized
loans generally were sold indirectly to investors as interests, commonly known as certificates, in the trusts. The
certificates were sold to a variety of investors, including GSEs in some cases, through securities offerings under a
prospectus or other offering documents. In most cases, the certificates were tiered into different risk classes, with
junior classes exposed to trust losses first and senior classes exposed after junior classes were exhausted. Through
third quarter 2013, FHN continued to service substantially all of the remaining loans sold through FH proprietary
securitizations. In 2013 FHN contracted to sell substantially all such servicing rights and obligations, with transfers
occurring largely in fourth quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014. As of December 31, 2014, the aggregate remaining
UPB in active FH proprietary securitizations from 2005 through 2007 was $6.1 billion consisting of $4.2 billion Alt-
A mortgage loans and $1.9 billion Jumbo mortgage loans.

Representations and warranties were made to the securitization trustee, as the nominal purchaser of the loans, for
the benefit of investors. As such, FHN has exposure to the trustee for repurchase of loans arising from claims that
FHN breached its representations and warranties made at closing. As of December 31, 2014, the repurchase
request pipeline contained no repurchase requests related to FH proprietary first lien securitizations based on
breaches of representations and warranties to the trustee.

Unlike loans sold to GSEs, contractual representations and warranties for FH proprietary first lien securitizations do
not include specific representations regarding the absence of other-party fraud or negligence in the underwriting or
origination of the mortgage loans. Securitization documents typically provide the investors with a right to request
that the trustee investigate and initiate repurchase of a mortgage loan if FHN breached certain representations and
warranties made at the time the securitization closed and such breach materially and adversely affects the interests
of the investors in such mortgage loan. The securitization documents do not require the trustee to make an
investigation into the facts or matters stated in any investor request or notice unless requested in writing to do so
by the holders of certificates evidencing not less than 25 percent of the voting rights allocated to each class of
certificates. The certificate holders also may be required to indemnify the trustee for its costs related to
investigations made in connection with repurchase actions.

GSEs and certain other quasi-governmental entities were among the purchasers of certificates in FH proprietary
securitizations. As such, they are entitled to the benefits of the same representations and warranties as other
investors. However, under federal law some entities of that sort are permitted to undertake, independently of other
investors, reviews of FHN’s mortgage loan origination and servicing files. Such reviews are commenced using a
subpoena process. If, because of such reviews, an entity determines there has been a breach of a representation
or warranty that has had a material and adverse effect on the interests of the investors in any mortgage loan, the
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securitization trustee. As discussed in more detail below in “Other Government Entity Loan Reviews,” FHN has
received several such subpoenas.

The FH proprietary securitization trustee generally may initiate a loan review, without prior official action by
investors, for the purpose of determining compliance with applicable representations and warranties with respect to
any or all of the active FH proprietary securitizations. If non-compliance is discovered, the trustee may seek
repurchase or other relief. In addition, FHN’s trustee is a defendant in a lawsuit in which the plaintiffs have
asserted that the trustee has duties under federal law to review loans and otherwise act against FHN outside of the
duties specified in the applicable trust documents. At December 31, 2014, FHN’s trustee had made no claims
against FHN and no litigation by the trustee was pending against FHN.

FHN is not able to estimate any liability for loan repurchase risk related to FH proprietary securitizations. FHN
similarly is not able to estimate a range of reasonably possible losses associated with this risk, and no such
amounts are included in the aggregate range discussed above. Those inabilities are due to significant uncertainties
regarding: the absence of claims made; the nature and outcome of any claims process or related settlement
discussions if pursued; the outcome of litigation if litigation is pursued; the identity and value of assets that FHN
may be required to repurchase to the extent asset repurchase is sought; and the lack of precedent claims.

Also unlike loans sold to the GSEs, interests in securitized loans were sold as securities under prospectuses or
other offering documents subject to the disclosure requirements of applicable federal and state securities laws. As
an alternative to pursuing a claim for breach of representations and warranties through the trustee as mentioned
above, an investor could pursue (and in certain cases mentioned below, have pursued or are pursuing) a claim
alleging that the prospectus or other disclosure documents were deficient by containing materially false or
misleading information or by omitting material information. A claim for such disclosure deficiencies typically could
be brought under applicable federal or state securities statutes. Statutory remedies typically include rescission of
the investment or monetary damages measured in relation to the original investment made. Any such statutory
claim would be subject to applicable limitation periods and other statutory defenses. If a plaintiff properly made
and proved its allegations, the plaintiff might attempt to claim that damages could include loss of market value on
the investment even if there were little or no credit loss in the underlying loans. Claims based on alleged disclosure
deficiencies also could be brought as traditional fraud or negligence claims with a wider scope of damages
possible. Each investor could bring such a claim individually, without acting through the trustee to pursue a claim
for breach of representations and warranties, and investors could attempt joint claims or attempt to pursue claims
on a class-action basis. Claims of this sort have been resolved in a litigation context, unlike FHN’s GSE repurchase
experience, and several claims still are pending as mentioned above. FHN’s analysis of loss content and
establishment of appropriate liabilities in these cases follow principles and practices associated with litigation
matters, including an analysis of available procedural and substantive defenses in each particular case, a
determination of whether material loss is probable, and (if so) an estimation of the amount of ultimate loss, if any
can be estimated. Alternatively, under applicable financial accounting guidance, a liability may be established or
increased in the course of negotiations for settlement of a matter, whether or not a settlement results.

Other Government Entity Loan Reviews. Certain government entities acting on behalf of several purchasers of FH
proprietary and other securitizations have subpoenaed information from FHN and others. The FHLB of San
Francisco and FHLB of Atlanta have subpoenaed FHN for purposes of a loan origination review related to certain
of their securitization investments. Collectively, the FHLB subpoenas seek information concerning a number of FH
proprietary securitizations. In addition, the FDIC, acting on behalf of certain failed banks, has also subpoenaed
FHN related to FH proprietary securitization investments by those institutions.

The FDIC and FHLB of San Francisco subpoenas also concern loans sold by FHN to non-Agency purchasers on a
whole-loan basis which were included by those purchasers in non-FH securitizations. See “Other Whole-Loan
Sales” above for additional information concerning loans originated and sold by FHN that were included in the
purchasers’ own securitizations. In addition, the FHLB of Seattle has subpoenaed FHN in connection with FHN-
originated loans that were included in non-FH securitizations. The FDIC subpoena fails to identify the specific
investments made by the failed banks. Other than the dollar amounts of those investments which are the subject
of the FDIC’s active litigation as receiver for Colonial Bank, FHN has limited information regarding at least some of
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subpoenas partially overlap with the ongoing litigation matters mentioned above under “Litigation – Loss
Contingencies.”

The subpoenas discussed above relate to ongoing reviews which ultimately could result in claims against FHN. The
original and current certificate balances of the FH proprietary securitizations in which the FHLB of San Francisco
invested are $501.1 million and $137.8 million, respectively. The original and current certificate balances of the FH
proprietary securitizations in which the FHLB of Atlanta invested are $56.1 million and $6.7 million, respectively.
There are limitations as to FHN’s knowledge of the amount of FH proprietary securitizations investments that are
subject to the FDIC and FHLB of San Francisco subpoenas. Since the reviews at this time are not repurchase
claims, the associated loans are not considered part of the repurchase pipeline.

Private Mortgage Insurance. MI was required by GSE rules for certain of the loans sold to GSEs and was also
provided for certain of the loans that were securitized. MI generally was provided for the first lien loans sold or
securitized having a loan-to-value ratio at origination of greater than 80 percent. Although unresolved MI
cancellation notices related to GSE-owned loans are not formal repurchase requests, FHN includes these in the
active repurchase request pipeline to the extent they relate to securitized loans or are excluded from the DRA
settlements with the GSEs mentioned above. FHN tracks and monitors MI cancellation notices received when
assessing the overall adequacy of FHN’s repurchase liability.

Established Repurchase Liability. Based on currently available information and experience to date, FHN has
evaluated its loan repurchase exposure and has accrued for losses of $120.1 million and $165.8 million as of
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, including a smaller amount related to equity-lending junior lien loan
sales. FHN used all available information to estimate losses related to potential repurchase obligations not included
in the DRAs including future MI rescissions, prior bulk servicing sales where FHN is no longer the directly
responsible party but still has repurchase obligations, and obligations related to certain other loan sales, including
repurchase obligations related to non-GSE loan sales. Additionally, FHN continues to monitor claims included in the
active pipeline, historical repurchase rates, and loss severities. Accrued liabilities for FHN’s estimate of these
obligations are reflected in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. Charges to increase the
liability are included within Repurchase and foreclosure provision on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The
estimates are based upon currently available information and fact patterns that exist as of the balance sheet dates
and could be subject to future changes. Changes to any one of these factors could significantly impact the
estimate of FHN’s liability.

Servicing and Foreclosure Practices. Through third quarter 2013, FHN serviced a predominately first lien mortgage
loan portfolio with an unpaid principal balance of approximately $15 billion as of September 30, 2013. In fourth
quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014, sales of substantially all remaining servicing were consummated under a
contract discussed below. As a result, the loan portfolio serviced by FHN at December 31, 2014 had an unpaid
principal balance of $252.8 million.

Prior to those sales, a substantial portion of FHN’s first lien portfolio was serviced through subservicing
arrangements. FHN’s national mortgage and servicing platforms were sold in August 2008 and the related servicing
activities, including foreclosure and loss mitigation practices, of the then-remaining portion of FHN’s mortgage
servicing portfolio were outsourced through a three year subservicing arrangement (the “2008 subservicing
agreement”) with the platform buyer (the “2008 subservicer”). FHN entered into a replacement agreement in 2011
with a new subservicer (the “2011 subservicer”). In third quarter 2013 FHN contracted to sell substantially all of
its remaining servicing obligations and servicing assets (including advances) to the 2011 subservicer. Transfer of
the servicing was substantially completed in during first quarter 2014. Servicing still retained by FHN continues to
be subserviced by the 2011 subservicer.

FHN is subject to losses in its current and former loan servicing portfolio due to loan foreclosures. Foreclosure
exposure arises from certain government agency agreements, as well as agreements with MI insurers, which limit
the agency’s repayment guarantees on foreclosed loans and allow compensatory fees and penalties and
curtailments of claims for violations of agreements or insurance policies, resulting in losses to the servicer.
Foreclosure exposure also includes real estate costs, marketing costs, and costs to maintain properties, especially
during protracted resale periods in geographic areas of the country negatively impacted by declining home values.

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In 2011 regulators entered into consent decrees with several institutions, including FHN’s 2008 subservicer,
requiring comprehensive revision of loan modification and foreclosure processes, including the remediation of
borrowers that have experienced financial harm. In 2012 the 2008 subservicer, along with certain others, entered
into a settlement agreement with the OCC which replaced the consent decree.

Under FHN’s 2008 subservicing agreement, the 2008 subservicer had the contractual right to follow FHN’s prior
servicing practices as they existed 180 days prior to August 2008 until the 2008 subservicer became aware that
such practices did not comply with applicable servicing requirements, subject to the subservicer’s obligation to
follow accepted servicing practices, applicable law, and new requirements, including evolving interpretations of
such practices, law and requirements. In the event of a dispute such as that described below between FHN and
the 2008 subservicer over any liabilities for the subservicer’s servicing and management of foreclosure or loss
mitigation processes, FHN cannot predict the costs that may be incurred.

FHN’s 2008 subservicer has presented invoices and made demands under the 2008 subservicing agreement that
FHN pay certain costs related to tax service contracts, miscellaneous transfer costs, servicing timeline penalties,
compensatory damages, and curtailments charged by GSEs and a government agency prior to FHN’s transfer of
subservicing to its 2011 subservicer in the amount of $8.6 million. The 2008 subservicer also is seeking
reimbursement from FHN for expenditures the 2008 subservicer has incurred or anticipates it will incur under the
consent decree and supervisory guidance relating to foreclosure review (collectively, “foreclosure review
expenditures”). The foreclosure review expenditures for which the 2008 subservicer has sought reimbursement
total $34.9 million. Although the most recent request was made in 2012, additional reimbursement requests may
be made. FHN disagrees with the 2008 subservicer’s position and has made no reimbursements. In the event that
the 2008 subservicer pursues its position through litigation, FHN believes it has meritorious defenses and intends
to defend itself vigorously. FHN also believes that certain amounts billed to FHN by agencies for penalties and
curtailments on claims by MI insurers for actions by the 2008 subservicer prior to the 2011 subservicing transfer
but billed after that date are owed by the 2008 subservicer. This disagreement has the potential to result in
litigation and, in any such future litigation, the claim against FHN may be substantial.

Other Disclosures – Visa Matters. FHN is a member of the Visa USA network. In October 2007, the Visa
organization of affiliated entities completed a series of global restructuring transactions to combine its affiliated
operating companies, including Visa USA, under a single holding company, Visa Inc. (“Visa”). Upon completion of
the reorganization, the members of the Visa USA network remained contingently liable for certain Visa litigation
matters (the “Covered Litigation”). Based on its proportionate membership share of Visa USA, FHN recognized a
contingent liability in fourth quarter 2007 related to this contingent obligation. In March 2008, Visa completed its
initial public offering (“IPO”) and funded an escrow account from its IPO proceeds to be used to make payments
related to the Visa litigation matters. FHN received approximately 2.4 million Class B shares in conjunction with
Visa’s IPO.

Conversion of these shares into Class A shares of Visa and, with limited exceptions, transfer of these shares is
restricted until the final resolution of the covered litigation. In conjunction with the prior sales of Visa Class B
shares in December 2010 and September 2011, FHN and the purchasers entered into derivative transactions
whereby FHN will make, or receive, cash payments whenever the conversion ratio of the Visa Class B shares into
Visa Class A shares is adjusted. The conversion ratio is adjusted when Visa deposits funds into the escrow account
to cover certain litigation.

In July 2012, Visa and MasterCard announced a joint settlement (the “Settlement”) related to the Payment Card
Interchange matter, one of the Covered Litigation matters. Based on the amount of the Settlement attributable to
Visa and an assessment of FHN’s contingent liability accrued for Visa litigation matters, the Settlement did not
have a material impact on FHN. In September 2014, Visa funded $450 million into the escrow account, and as a
result FHN made a payment to the derivative counterparty of $2.4 million in October 2014. As of December 31,
2014, the conversion ratio is 41 percent, and the contingent liability is $.8 million. Future funding of the escrow
would dilute this exchange rate by an amount that is not determinable at present.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the derivative liabilities were $5.2 million and $2.9 million, respectively.

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FHN now holds approximately 1.1 million Visa Class B shares. FHN’s Visa shares are not considered to be
marketable and therefore are included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition at their historical cost of $0.
The Settlement has been approved by the court but that approval has been appealed by certain of the plaintiffs.
Accordingly, the outcome of this matter remains uncertain. Additionally, other Covered Litigation matters are also
pending judicial resolution, including new matters filed by class members who opted-out of the Settlement. So long
as any Covered Litigation matter remains pending, FHN’s ability to transfer its Visa holdings continues to be
restricted.

Other Disclosures–Indemnification Agreements and Guarantees. In the ordinary course of business, FHN enters into
indemnification agreements for legal proceedings against its directors and officers and standard representations and
warranties for underwriting agreements, merger and acquisition agreements, loan sales, contractual commitments,
and various other business transactions or arrangements. The extent of FHN’s obligations under these agreements
depends upon the occurrence of future events; therefore, it is not possible to estimate a maximum potential
amount of payouts that could be required with such agreements.

Note 19 (cid:2) Pension, Savings, and Other Employee Benefits

Pension plan. FHN sponsors a noncontributory, qualified defined benefit pension plan to employees hired or re-
hired on or before September 1, 2007. Pension benefits are based on years of service, average compensation near
retirement or other termination, and estimated social security benefits at age 65. Benefits under the plan are
“frozen” so that years of service and compensation changes after 2012 do not affect the benefit owed. The
contributions are based upon actuarially determined amounts necessary to fund the total benefit obligation. FHN
did not make any contributions to the qualified pension plan in 2014. Future decisions to contribute to the plan
will be based upon pension funding requirements under the Pension Protection Act, the maximum amount
deductible under the Internal Revenue Code, and the actual performance of plan assets. Management has
assessed the need for future contributions, and does not currently anticipate that FHN will make a contribution to
the qualified pension plan in 2015.

FHN also maintains non-qualified plans including a supplemental retirement plan that covers certain employees
whose benefits under the qualified pension plan have been limited by tax rules. These other non-qualified plans
are unfunded, and contributions to these plans cover all benefits paid under the non-qualified plans. Payments
made under the non-qualified plans were $5.0 million for 2014. FHN anticipates making benefit payments under
the non-qualified plans of $5.0 million in 2015.

Savings plan. FHN provides all qualifying full-time employees with the opportunity to participate in the FHN tax
qualified 401(k) savings plan. The qualified plan allows employees to defer receipt of earned salary, up to tax law
limits, on a tax-advantaged basis. Accounts, which are held in trust, may be invested in a wide range of mutual
funds and in FHN common stock. Up to tax law limits, FHN provides a 100 percent match for the first 6 percent
of salary deferred in both 2014 and 2013, with company match contributions invested according to a participant’s
current investment elections. Prior to the discontinuance of the accrual of benefits under the qualified pension plan
as of December 31, 2012, FHN provided a company match of 50 percent of the first 6 percent of salary deferred,
subject to Code limitations, with the company match contribution initially invested in company stock. The savings
plan also allows employees to invest in a non-leveraged ESOP. Cash dividends on shares held by the ESOP are
charged to retained earnings and the shares are considered outstanding in computing earnings per share. The
number of allocated shares held by the ESOP totaled 9,160,613 on December 31, 2014. Beginning in 2013, FHN
provides a restorative benefit through a non-qualified savings restoration plan to certain highly-compensated
employees who participate in the savings plan and whose contribution elections are capped by tax limitations.

FHN also provides “flexible dollars” to assist employees with the cost of annual benefits and/or allow the employee
to contribute to his or her qualified savings plan. These “flexible dollars” are pre-tax contributions and are based
upon the employees’ years of service and qualified compensation. Contributions made by FHN through the flexible
benefits plan and the company matches were $20.4 million for 2014, $20.4 million for 2013 and $16.8 million for
2012.

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Other employee benefits. FHN provides postretirement life insurance benefits to certain employees and also
provides postretirement medical insurance benefits to retirement-eligible employees. The postretirement medical
plan is contributory. For the 2013 plan year, certain retiree contributions were adjusted based on criteria that were
a combination of the employee’s age and/or years of service. For the 2014 plan year FHN contributed a fixed
amount for each participant. FHN’s postretirement benefits include prescription drug benefits. The Medicare
Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (“the Act”) introduced a prescription drug benefit
under Medicare Part D as well as a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care that provide a benefit that is
actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D. At this time, FHN does not anticipate receiving a prescription drug
subsidy under the Act. In third quarter 2013, FHN notified participants of revisions to the retiree medical plan
effective January 1, 2014, which represented a negative plan amendment, the effects of which are being
prospectively amortized beginning in third quarter 2013.

Actuarial assumptions. FHN’s process for developing the long-term expected rate of return of pension plan assets is
based on capital market exposure as the source of investment portfolio returns. Capital market exposure refers to
the plan’s broad allocation of its assets to asset classes, such as large cap equity and fixed income. FHN also
considers expectations for inflation, real interest rates, and various risk premiums based primarily on the historical
risk premium for each asset class. The expected return is based upon a thirty year time horizon. Consequently,
FHN selected a 5.85 percent assumption for 2015 for the defined benefit pension plan and a 2.30 percent
assumption for postretirement medical plan assets dedicated to employees who retired prior to January 1, 1993.
FHN selected a 6.35 percent assumption for postretirement medical plan assets dedicated to employees who
retired after January 1, 1993.

The discount rates for the three years ended 2014 for pension and other benefits were determined by using a
hypothetical AA yield curve represented by a series of annualized individual discount rates from one-half to thirty
years. The discount rates are selected based upon data specific to FHN’s plans and employee population. The
bonds used to create the hypothetical yield curve were subjected to several requirements to ensure that the
resulting rates were representative of the bonds that would be selected by management to fulfill the company’s
funding obligations. In addition to the AA rating, only non-callable bonds were included. Each bond issue was
required to have at least $250 million par outstanding so that each issue was sufficiently marketable. Finally,
bonds more than two standard deviations from the average yield were removed. When selecting the discount rate,
FHN matches the duration of high quality bonds with the duration of the obligations of the plan as of the
measurement date. High quality corporate bonds experienced decreasing yields in 2014 resulting in a discount rate
lower than 2013 and therefore a higher benefit obligation. For all years presented, the measurement date of the
benefit obligations and net periodic benefit costs was December 31.

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The actuarial assumptions used in the defined benefit pension plan and other employee benefit plans were as
follows:

Benefit Obligations

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

2014

2013

2012

2014

2013

2012

Discount rate
Qualified pension
Nonqualified pension
Other nonqualified pension
Postretirement benefits

Expected long-term rate of

return

Qualified pension/

4.30%
4.00%
3.35%
3.45% - 4.45%

5.15%
4.70%
4.05%

5.15%
4.70%
4.05%
4.10% - 5.35% 3.80% - 4.55% 4.10% - 5.35% 3.80% - 4.55% 4.75% - 5.25%

4.35%
3.85%
3.20%

4.35%
3.85%
3.20%

5.10%
4.75%
4.40%

postretirement benefits

5.85%

6.60%

6.05%

6.60%

6.05%

6.90%

Postretirement benefit

(retirees post
January 1, 1993)
Postretirement benefit
(retirees prior to
January 1, 1993)

Rate of compensation

increase (a)

6.35%

6.95%

6.05%

6.95%

6.05%

6.90%

2.30%

2.85%

3.93%

2.85%

3.93%

4.49%

N/A

N/A

4.10%

N/A

N/A

4.10%

(a) Due to the pension plan freeze as of December 31, 2012, the rate of compensation increase no longer applies to the qualified pension

plan.

In 2014, the Society of Actuaries published updated life expectancy tables based upon a study of recent non-
governmental pension plan experience in the United States. These new tables reflect the increased longevity of
pension plan participants as well as projected future improvements in life expectancy in comparison to prior life
expectancy tables. FHN included the newly released tables within the annual re-measurement of its pension and
postretirement plan calculations for 2014. Consideration of the new life expectancy tables resulted in an increase of
the projected benefit obligations for FHN’s pension plans of approximately 8 percent in comparison to use of the
former tables.

The health care cost trend rate assumption previously had a significant effect on the amounts reported. However,
given the change to a defined contribution subsidy model for postretirement medical insurance benefits, a one-
percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have no impact on the reported service
and interest cost components or the postretirement benefit obligation at the end of the plan year since the annual
rate of increase in health care costs was no longer included in the actuarial assumptions for that plan for year end
2014 measurements.

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The components of net periodic benefit cost for the plan years 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost (a)
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of unrecognized:
Transition (asset)/obligation
Prior service cost/(credit)
Actuarial (gain)/loss (b)

Net periodic benefit cost

ASC 715 curtailment/settlement expense (c)
ASC 715 special termination benefits (d)

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2014

2013

2012

2014

2013

2012

$

56
34,915
(40,093)

$

63
32,361
(34,946)

$ 14,800
33,040
(39,813)

$

207
1,754
(1,025)

$ 460
2,033
(816)

$ 467
2,298
(915)

-
346
6,898

2,122

-
1,009

-
353
9,832

7,663

370
-

-
398
35,999

-
(1,163)
(1,006)

-
(299)
(171)

736
(9)
(488)

44,424

(1,233)

1,207

2,089

1,231
-

-
-

-
-

-
-

Total periodic benefit costs

$ 3,131

$ 8,033

$ 45,655

$(1,233) $1,207

$2,089

(a) 2014 and 2013 decline in total pension benefits service cost reflects the freeze of the pension plans effective December 31, 2012.
(b) 2014 and 2013 decline in recognition of total pension benefits actuarial loss driven by the change in amortization term from the estimated
average remaining service period of active employees to the estimated average remaining life expectancy of the remaining participants in
conjunction with the freeze of the pension plans on December 31, 2012.

(c) In 2013 and 2012, lump sum payments under the supplemental retirement plan triggered settlement accounting. In accordance with its
practice, FHN performed a remeasurement of the plan in conjunction with the settlement and realized an ASC 715 settlement expense.

(d) In 2014, a one-time special termination benefits charge was recognized related to recalculation of a participant’s benefit under a non-

qualified plan upon retirement.

The long-term expected rate of return is applied to the market-related value of plan assets in determining the
expected return on plan assets. FHN determines the market-related value of plan assets using a calculated value
that recognizes changes in the fair value of plan assets over five years, as permitted by GAAP.

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The following tables set forth the plans’ benefit obligations and plan assets for 2014 and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan amendments
Actuarial (gain)/loss (a) (b)
Actual benefits paid
Expected Medicare Part D reimbursement
Special termination benefits

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2014

2013

2014

2013

$ 693,716
56
34,915
-
157,619
(27,462)
-
1,009

$766,947
63
32,361
-
(78,617)
(27,038)
-
-

$ 38,464
207
1,754
-
(3,293)
(1,804)
-
-

$ 54,716
460
2,033
(10,678)
(7,237)
(1,030)
200
-

Benefit obligation, end of year

$ 859,853

$693,716

$ 35,328

$ 38,464

Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Actual benefits paid – settlement payments
Actual benefits paid – other payments

$ 640,605
78,491
3,915
-
(27,462)

$633,972
28,699
4,972
(1,160)
(25,878)

$ 16,360
973
1,110
(1,804)
-

$ 14,288
2,659
443
(1,030)
-

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

$ 695,549

$640,605

$ 16,639

$ 16,360

Funded status of the plans

$(164,304)

$ (53,111)

$(18,689)

$(22,104)

Amounts Recognized in the Statements of Financial Condition
Other assets
Other liabilities

$

-
(164,304)

$

-
(53,111)

$ 11,882
(30,571)

$ 9,158
(31,262)

Net asset/(liability) at end of year

$(164,304)

$ (53,111)

$(18,689)

$(22,104)

(a) 2013 change in other benefits actuarial (gain)/loss driven by a change in the retiree medical plan.
(b) 2014 amounts primarily affected by decrease in the discount rates and consideration of the new life expectancy tables.

The qualified and nonqualified pension plans were underfunded as of December 31, 2014, by $114.3 million, and
$50.0 million, respectively. At year-end 2013, the qualified and nonqualified pension plans were underfunded by
$6.3 million, and $46.9 million, respectively. Because of the pension freeze as of the end of 2012, the pension
benefit obligation and the accumulated benefit obligation are the same as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The
projected benefit obligation and the accumulated benefit obligation for the qualified pension plan exceeded all
corresponding plan assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Unrecognized transition assets and obligations, unrecognized actuarial gains and losses, and unrecognized prior
service costs and credits are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Balances
reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income on a pre-tax basis for the years ended December 31, 2014
and 2013 consist of:

(Dollars in thousands)

Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Prior service cost/(credit)
Net actuarial (gain)/loss

Total

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Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2014

2013

2014

2013

$

581
354,264

$

927
241,941

$ (8,577)
(10,664)

$ (9,740)
(8,429)

$354,845

$242,868

$(19,241)

$(18,169)

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The pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income during 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other

comprehensive income

Net actuarial (gain)/loss arising during measurement period (a)
Prior service cost/(credit) arising during measurement period
Items amortized during the measurement period:

Net transition (asset)/obligation
Prior service credit/(cost)
Net actuarial gain/(loss)

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2014

2013

2014

2013

$119,217
-

$(72,376)
-

$(3,241)
-

$ (9,080)
(10,678)

-
(346)
(6,898)

-
(353)
(10,202)

-
1,163
1,006

-
299
171

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

$111,973

$(82,931)

$(1,072)

$(19,288)

(a) 2014 amounts primarily affected by decrease in the discount rates and consideration of the new life expectancy tables.

FHN utilizes the minimum amortization method in determining the amount of actuarial gains or losses to include in
plan expense. Under this approach, the net deferred actuarial gain or loss that exceeds a threshold is amortized
over the average remaining service period of active plan participants. The threshold is measured as the greater of:
10 percent of a plan’s projected benefit obligation as of the beginning of the year or 10 percent of the market-
related value of plan assets as of the beginning of the year. In conjunction with the freeze of the pension plans on
December 31, 2012, all participants are considered inactive under applicable accounting guidance for determining
the appropriate period for prospective amortization of actuarial gains and losses. Thus, effective January 1, 2013,
FHN changed the amortization term for actuarial gains and losses from the estimated average remaining service
period of active employees to the estimated average remaining life expectancy of the remaining participants.

The estimated net actuarial (gain)/loss, prior service cost/(credit), and transition (asset)/obligation for the plan that
will amortize from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the following
fiscal year are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Prior service cost/(credit)
Net actuarial (gain)/loss

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2014

$

332
9,582

2013

$ 346
6,539

2014

$(1,163)
(976)

2013

$(1,163)
(755)

FHN does not expect any defined benefit pension plan’s and other employee benefit plan’s assets to be returned
to FHN in 2015.

The following table provides detail on expected benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as
appropriate:

(Dollars in thousands)

2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020-2024

Pension
Benefits

$ 29,897
32,497
34,434
36,405
38,266
219,771

Other
Benefits

$1,427
1,462
1,502
1,548
1,597
8,831

Plan assets. FHN’s overall investment goal is to create, over the life of the pension plan and retiree medical plan,
an adequate pool of sufficiently liquid assets to support the pension benefit obligations to participants, retirees, and
beneficiaries, as well as to partially support the medical obligations to retirees and beneficiaries. Thus, the pension

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plan and retiree medical plan seek to achieve a high level of investment return consistent with a prudent level of
portfolio risk.

FHN has adopted an investment strategy that reduces equities and increases long duration Fixed income
allocations over time with the intention of reducing volatility of funded status and pension costs. At December 31,
2014 and 2013, the target allocation to equities was 32.5 percent and the target allocation to fixed income and
cash equivalents was 67.5 percent. Equity securities, most of which are included in common and collective funds,
primarily include investments in large capital and small capital companies located in the U.S., as well as
international equity securities in developed and emerging markets. Fixed income securities include U.S. treasuries,
corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries, municipal bonds, and foreign bonds. Fixed income
investments generally have long durations consistent with the estimated pension liabilities of FHN. Retiree medical
funds are kept in short-term investments, primarily money market funds and mutual funds. On December 31,
2014 and 2013, FHN did not have any significant concentrations of risk within the plan assets related to the
pension plan or the retiree medical plan.

The fair value of FHN’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, by asset category
classified using the Fair Value measurement hierarchy is shown in the table below. See Note 25 – Fair Value of
Assets and Liabilities for more details about Fair Value measurements.

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash equivalents and money market funds
Equity securities:

U.S. mid capital
Fixed income securities:
U.S. treasuries
Corporate, municipal and foreign bonds

Common and collective funds:

Fixed income
U.S. large capital
U.S. small capital
International

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash equivalents and money market funds
Equity securities:

U.S. mid and small capital

Fixed income securities:
U.S. treasuries
Corporate, municipal and foreign bonds

Common and collective funds:

Fixed income
U.S. large capital
International

Total

Level 1

$ 5,817

10,803

-
-

-
-
-
-

Level 1

$ 9,347

63,834

-
-

-
-
-

December 31, 2014

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

$

-

-

3,684
230,808

231,666
119,234
39,449
54,088

$

$

-

-

4,585
199,896

205,580
102,702
54,661

-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-

-

$

5,817

10,803

3,684
230,808

231,666
119,234
39,449
54,088

$695,549

-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-

$

9,347

63,834

4,585
199,896

205,580
102,702
54,661

$640,605

$16,620

$678,929

$

December 31, 2013

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$73,181

$567,424

$

Any shortfall of investment performance compared to investment objectives should be explainable in terms of
general economic and capital market conditions. The Retirement Investment Committee, comprised of senior
managers within the organization, meets regularly to review asset performance and potential portfolio rebalancing.
Rebalancing of pension assets is based upon a de-risking glide path as well as liquidity needs for plan benefits.

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Rebalancing occurs on a quarterly basis or as improvements in funded status merit changes to the targeted
allocations, as defined in the de-risking glide path. The Committee also periodically reviews other elements of risk
for its pension investment program, including the organization’s ability to assume pension investment risk.

The fair value of FHN’s retiree medical plan assets at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by asset
category are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash equivalents and money market funds
Mutual funds:

Equity mutual funds
Fixed income mutual funds

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash equivalents and money market funds
Equity securities:

U.S. small capital

Mutual funds:

Equity mutual funds
Fixed income mutual funds

Fixed income securities:
U.S. treasuries
Corporate and foreign bonds

Total

Level 1

$

425

9,627
6,587

$16,639

Level 1

$

600

1,613

9,102
4,511

-
-

$15,826

December 31, 2014

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

-

-
-

-

$

$

-

-
-

-

December 31, 2013

Level 2

Level 3

$

-

-

-
-

119
415

$534

$

$

-

-

-
-

-
-

-

Total

$

425

9,627
6,587

$16,639

Total

$

600

1,613

9,102
4,511

119
415

$16,360

The number of shares of FHN common stock held by the qualified pension plan was 792,607 for 2014 and 2013.

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Equity compensation plans
FHN currently has one plan, its shareholder-approved Equity Compensation Plan (“ECP”), which authorizes the
grant of new stock-based awards to employees and directors. Most awards outstanding at year end were granted
under the ECP, though older stock options and certain deferred stock units remain outstanding under several plans
which no longer are active. The ECP authorizes a broad range of award types, including restricted shares, stock
units, and stock options. Stock units may be paid in shares or cash, depending upon the terms of the award. The
ECP also authorizes the grant of stock appreciation rights, though no such grants have been made. Awards
generally have service-vesting conditions, meaning that the employee must remain employed by FHN for certain
periods in order for the award to vest. Some outstanding awards also have performance conditions, and one
outstanding award has performance conditions associated with FHN’s stock price. FHN operates the ECP by
establishing award programs, each of which is intended to cover a specific need. Programs are created, changed,
or terminated as needs change. Unvested awards have service and/or performance conditions which must be met
in order for the shares to vest. On December 31, 2014, there were 8,782,972 shares available for new awards
under the ECP. The ECP imposes a separate limit on full-value (non-option) awards which is included within the
overall limit; at December 31, 2014 there were 8,576,003 shares available to be granted as full-value awards.

Service condition full-value awards. Awards may be granted with service conditions only. In recent years programs
using these awards have included an annual program for selected management employees, a mandatory deferral
program for executives tied to annual bonuses earned, other mandatory deferral programs, various retention
programs, and special hiring-incentive situations. Details of the awards vary by program, but most are settled in
shares at vesting rather than cash, and vesting rarely begins earlier than the first anniversary of grant and rarely
extends beyond the fourth anniversary of grant. Annual programs tend to use multiple annual vesting dates while
retention programs tend to use a single vesting date, but there are exceptions.

Performance condition awards. Under FHN’s long-term incentive and corporate performance programs, performance
stock units (executives) and cash units (selected management employees) are granted annually and vest only if
predetermined performance measures are met. The measures are changed each year based on goals and
circumstances prevailing at the time of grant. In recent years the performance periods have been three years, with
service-vesting on the third anniversary of the grant. Recent annual performance awards require pro-rated forfeiture
for performance falling between a threshold level and a maximum, but all-or-nothing awards have been granted
and one such award was outstanding at year-end. Performance awards sometimes are used to provide a narrow,
targeted incentive to a single person or small group; one such award which represents a market performance
condition to FHN’s CEO is discussed in the next paragraph. Of the annual program awards paid during 2014 or
outstanding on December 31, 2014: performance conditions related to the 2010 units were met at the 50 percent
payout level, so that 25 percent were paid in 2013 and 25 percent in 2014 with the remaining 50 percent
forfeited; performance conditions related to the 2011 units were met at the 87.5 percent payout level and were
paid in 2014; the three-year performance period of the 2012 units has ended but performance is measured
relative to peers and has not yet been determined; and, the three-year performance periods for the 2013 and
2014 units have not ended.

Market condition award. In 2012, FHN made a special grant of performance stock units to FHN’s Chief Executive
Officer which will vest at the end of a five year performance period. The award has no provision for pro-rated
payment based on partial performance. The award’s two alternative performance goals are: FHN’s common stock
price achieves and maintains a certain level for a certain period of time; or FHN’s total shareholder return during
the entire period achieves a certain level.

Director awards. Non-employee directors receive cash and annual grants of service-conditioned stock units under a
program approved by the board of directors. Some units are settled in cash, and others are settled in shares, at
vesting in the year following the year of grant. In 2013 and 2014 each director received $45,000 of stock units,
representing a portion of their annual retainer, that were settled in shares. Starting with the annual meeting in
second quarter 2013, directors also began receiving stock units settled in cash. Those cash-settled units were
granted in lieu of cash meeting fees. The amount of such units each director receives varies with committee
assignment. A supplemental annual award of cash-settled stock units also is granted to the lead director. Prior to
2007 the board granted 8,930 shares of restricted stock to each new non-employee director upon election to the

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Note 20 (cid:2) Stock Option, Restricted Stock Incentive, and Dividend Reinvestment Plans (continued)

board, with restrictions lapsing at a rate of ten percent per year. That program was discontinued in 2007, although
a legacy award remains outstanding.

The summary of restricted and performance stock and unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2014, is
presented below:

Nonvested on January 1, 2014
Shares/units granted
Shares/units vested
Shares/units cancelled

Shares/
Units

4,174,196
874,242
(1,402,901)
(290,392)

Nonvested on December 31, 2014
The weighted average grant date fair value for shares/units granted in 2013 and 2012 was $10.63 and $9.25, respectively.

3,355,145

Weighted
average
grant date
fair value

$10.51
11.62
11.02
11.35

$10.51

On December 31, 2014, there was $14.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested
restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years. The
total grant date fair value of shares vested during 2014, 2013 and 2012, was $15.5 million, $13.8 million and
$12.1 million, respectively.

Stock option awards. Currently FHN operates only a single option program, calling for annual grants of service-
vested options to executives. In the past, however, option programs varied widely in their uses and terms, and
many old-program options, granted under the ECP or its predecessor plans, remain outstanding today. All options
granted since 2005 provide for the issuance of FHN common stock at a price fixed at its fair market value on the
grant date. All options granted since 2008 vest fully no later than the fourth anniversary of grant, and all such
options expire seven years from the grant date. A deferral program, which was discontinued in 2005, allowed for
foregone compensation plus the exercise price to equal the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant if
the grantee agreed to receive the options in lieu of compensation. Deferral options granted prior to January 2,
2004, expire 20 years from the grant date, while those granted in the final year of that program have only ten-year
terms. FHN granted no stock options in 2009 or 2010.

The summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014, is shown below:

January 1, 2014
Options granted
Options exercised
Options expired/cancelled

December 31, 2014

Options exercisable
Options expected to vest

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(thousands)

$19.29
11.77
10.74
30.78

17.18

19.34
10.81

3.89

3.56
4.88

$11,826

6,376
5,449

Options
Outstanding

8,593,175
592,551
(199,880)
(1,194,739)

7,791,107

5,820,652
1,970,455

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2014 was $.4 million. The total intrinsic value of options
exercised during 2013 and 2012 was immaterial. On December 31, 2014, there was $1.8 million of unrecognized
compensation cost related to nonvested stock options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-
average period of 2.5 years.

FHN granted 592,551, 866,742 and 1,248,685 stock options with a weighted average fair value of $3.50, $3.21
and $3.80 per option at grant date in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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FHN used the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted in 2014,
2013, and 2012 with the following assumptions:

2014

2013

2012

Expected dividend yield
Expected weighted-average lives of options granted
Expected weighted-average volatility
Expected volatility range
Risk-free interest rate

1.70%
6.15 years
33.79%

1.84%
6.12 years
36.19%
24.55 – 61.49% 27.27 – 62.98% 35.80 – 62.21%
1.16%

0.42%
6.11 years
42.40%

1.10%

1.96%

Expected lives of options granted are determined based on the vesting period, historical exercise patterns and
contractual term of the options. For options granted in 2014, 2013, and 2012, FHN used a blended volatility rate
in order to more accurately reflect expected volatility. A portion of the weighted average volatility rate was derived
by compiling daily closing stock prices over a historical period approximating the expected lives of the options.
Additionally, because of market volatility experienced during this time period related to economic conditions and
the impact on stock prices of financial institutions, FHN also incorporated a measure of implied volatility so as to
incorporate more recent, normalized market conditions that are considered to better reflect future volatility.

Compensation Cost. The compensation cost that has been included in income from continuing operations pertaining
to stock-based awards was $11.4 million, $16.1 million, and $16.2 million for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
The corresponding total income tax benefits recognized were $4.4 million in 2014 and $6.2 million for 2013 and
2012.

Authorization. Consistent with Tennessee state law, only authorized, but unissued, stock may be utilized in
connection with any issuance of FHN common stock which may be required as a result of stock based
compensation awards. FHN generally obtains authorization from the Board of Directors to repurchase any stock
that may be issued at the time a plan is approved or amended. These authorizations are automatically adjusted for
stock splits and stock dividends. Repurchases are authorized to be made in the open market or through privately
negotiated transactions and will be subject to market conditions, accumulation of excess equity, legal and
regulatory restrictions, and prudent capital management. FHN does not currently expect to repurchase a material
number of shares under the compensation plan-related repurchase program during the next annual period.

Dividend reinvestment plan. The Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan authorizes the sale of FHN’s
common stock from stock acquired on the open market to shareholders who choose to invest all or a portion of
their cash dividends or make optional cash payments of $25 to $10,000 per quarter without paying commissions.
The price of stock purchased on the open market is the average price paid.

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Note 21 (cid:2) Business Segment Information

FHN has four business segments: regional banking, capital markets, corporate, and non-strategic. The regional
banking segment offers financial products and services, including traditional lending and deposit taking, to retail
and commercial customers largely in Tennessee and other selected markets. Regional banking provides
investments, financial planning, trust services and asset management, credit card, and cash management.
Additionally, the regional banking segment includes correspondent banking which provides credit, depository, and
other banking related services to other financial institutions nationally. The capital markets segment consists of
fixed income sales, trading, and strategies for institutional clients in the U.S. and abroad, as well as loan sales,
portfolio advisory, and derivative sales. The corporate segment consists of gains/(losses) on the extinguishment of
debt, unallocated corporate expenses, expense on subordinated debt issuances, bank-owned life insurance,
unallocated interest income associated with excess equity, net impact of raising incremental capital, revenue and
expense associated with deferred compensation plans, funds management, tax credit investment activities,
acquisition-related costs, and various charges related to restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency initiatives. The
non-strategic segment consists of the wind-down national consumer lending activities, legacy mortgage banking
elements including servicing fees (in periods subsequent to first quarter 2014 these amounts are significantly
lower), and the associated ancillary revenues and expenses related to these businesses. Non-strategic also includes
the wind-down trust preferred loan portfolio and exited businesses along with the associated restructuring,
repositioning, and efficiency charges.

Periodically, FHN adapts its segments to reflect managerial or strategic changes. FHN may also modify its
methodology of allocating expenses and equity among segments which could change historical segment results.
Total revenue, expense, and asset levels reflect those which are specifically identifiable or which are allocated
based on an internal allocation method. Because the allocations are based on internally developed assignments
and allocations, they are to an extent subjective. Generally, all assignments and allocations have been consistently
applied for all periods presented. The following table reflects the amounts of consolidated revenue, expense, tax,
and assets for each segment for the years ended December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

2014

2013

2012

Consolidated

Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

$

627,718
27,000
550,044
841,211

309,551
78,501

231,050
-

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

Regional Banking Net interest income

Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

Capital Markets Net interest income
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

$

637,374
55,000
584,577
1,158,601

8,350
(32,169)

40,519
548

41,067

$

688,667
78,000
671,329
1,383,701

(101,705)
(85,262)

(16,443)
148

$

(16,295)

$

231,050

$

$23,998,985

$24,409,656

$25,053,304

$

$

56,896
38,880

602,066
29,187
254,697
540,846

286,730
102,027

$

$

71,616
41,463

591,308
18,460
247,718
531,808

288,758
103,970

$

$

117,972
21,862

605,460
(898)
253,422
572,905

286,875
104,171

$

184,703

$

184,788

$

182,704

$13,275,428

$12,877,329

$12,658,617

$

$

38,271
30,833

12,697
202,723
146,828

$

$

46,864
34,764

16,177
268,435
232,415

$

$

73,720
17,617

20,746
334,990
262,971

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(Dollars in thousands)

Corporate

Non-Strategic

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

Net interest income/(expense)
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

2014

2013

2012

68,592
25,751

42,841

$

52,197
19,619

32,578

$

92,765
35,054

57,711

$

$ 2,068,967

$ 2,255,281

$ 2,296,549

$

$

6,133
1,295

(54,126)
26,967
70,453

(97,612)
(69,341)

$

$

8,666
3,987

(46,127)
26,055
75,263

(95,335)
(64,463)

$

$

20,904
1,851

(35,908)
27,007
99,438

(108,339)
(80,880)

$

(28,271)

$

(30,872)

$

(27,459)

$ 5,591,239

$ 5,192,411

$ 5,223,014

$

$

$

10,796
6,218

67,081
(2,187)
65,657
83,084

51,841
20,064

31,777
-

31,777

$

$

13,754
1,050

76,016
36,540
42,369
319,115

(237,270)
(91,295)

(145,975)
548

$

$

19,072
2,327

98,369
78,898
55,910
448,387

(373,006)
(143,607)

(229,399)
148

$ (145,427)

$ (229,251)

$ 3,063,351

$ 4,084,635

$ 4,875,124

$

1,696
534

$

2,332
1,662

$

4,276
67

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.

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Note 22 (cid:2) Variable Interest Entities

ASC 810 defines a VIE as an entity where the equity investors, as a group, lack either (1) the power through
voting rights, or similar rights, to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the entity’s
economic performance, (2) the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity, (3) the right to receive the
expected residual returns of the entity, or (4) sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities by itself.
A variable interest is a contractual ownership, or other interest, that fluctuates with changes in the fair value of the
VIE’s net assets exclusive of variable interests. Under ASC 810, as amended, a primary beneficiary is required to
consolidate a VIE when it has a variable interest in a VIE that provides it with a controlling financial interest. For
such purposes, the determination of whether a controlling financial interest exists is based on whether a single
party has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic
performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could
potentially be significant.

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

FHN holds variable interests in proprietary residential mortgage securitization trusts it established prior to 2008 as
a source of liquidity for its mortgage banking and consumer lending operations. Based on their restrictive nature,
the trusts are considered VIEs as the holders of equity at risk do not have the power through voting rights or
similar rights to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. In situations
where the retention of MSR and other retained interests, including residual interests and subordinated bonds,
results in FHN potentially absorbing losses or receiving benefits that are significant to the trusts, FHN is considered
the primary beneficiary, as it is also assumed to have the power as servicer to most significantly impact the
activities of such VIEs. Consolidation of the trusts results in the recognition of the trusts’ proceeds as restricted
borrowings since the cash flows on the securitized loans can only be used to settle the obligations due to the
holders of the trusts’ securities. In third quarter 2013, FHN agreed to sell the servicing related to one of these
securitization trusts that was previously consolidated. Upon closing of this sale in January 2014, the securitization
trust was de-consolidated and prospectively considered a non-consolidated VIE. Except for recourse due to
breaches of representations and warranties made by FHN in connection with the sale of the loans to the trusts,
the creditors of the trusts hold no recourse to the assets of FHN.

The only trust included in the December 31, 2014 balance of consolidated proprietary residential mortgage
securitizations is a HELOC securitization trust that has entered a rapid amortization period and for which FHN is
obligated to provide subordinated funding. During this period, cash payments from borrowers are accumulated to
repay outstanding debt securities while FHN continues to make advances to borrowers when they draw on their
lines of credit. FHN then transfers the newly generated receivables into the securitization trust and is reimbursed
only after other parties in the securitization have received all of the cash flows to which they are entitled. If loan
losses requiring draws on the related monoline insurers’ policies, which protect bondholders in the securitization,
exceed a certain level, FHN may not receive reimbursement for all of the funds advanced to borrowers, as the
senior bondholders and the monoline insurers typically have priority for repayment. This securitization trust is
currently consolidated by FHN due to FHN’s status as the Master Servicer for the securitization and the retention
of a significant residual interest. Because the trust is consolidated, amounts funded from monoline insurance
policies are considered as additional restricted term borrowings in FHN’s Consolidated Statements of Condition.

FHN has established certain rabbi trusts related to deferred compensation plans offered to its employees. FHN
contributes employee cash compensation deferrals to the trusts and directs the underlying investments made by
the trusts. The assets of these trusts are available to FHN’s creditors only in the event that FHN becomes
insolvent. These trusts are considered VIEs as there is no equity at risk in the trusts since FHN provided the equity
interest to its employees in exchange for services rendered. FHN is considered the primary beneficiary of the rabbi
trusts as it has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the
rabbi trusts through its ability to direct the underlying investments made by the trusts. Additionally, FHN could
potentially receive benefits or absorb losses that are significant to the trusts due to its right to receive any asset
values in excess of liability payoffs and its obligation to fund any liabilities to employees that are in excess of a
rabbi trust’s assets.

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The following table summarizes VIEs consolidated by FHN as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

On-Balance Sheet
Consumer Loan
Securitizations

Rabbi Trusts
Used for Deferred
Compensation Plans

On-Balance Sheet
Consumer Loan
Securitizations

Rabbi Trusts
Used for Deferred
Compensation Plans

(Dollars in thousands)

Carrying Value

Carrying Value

Carrying Value

Carrying Value

Assets:
Cash and due from banks
Loans, net of unearned income

Less: Allowance for loan losses

Total net loans

Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities:
Term borrowings
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

$

182
76,772
827

75,945

436

$76,563

$65,612
4

$65,616

N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A

$67,117

$67,117

N/A
$50,825

$50,825

$

1,244
100,790
4,439

96,351

1,892

$ 99,487

$ 89,640
18

$ 89,658

N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A

$64,505

$64,505

N/A
$49,519

$49,519

Nonconsolidated Variable Interest Entities

Low Income Housing Partnerships. First Tennessee Housing Corporation (“FTHC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
FTBNA, makes equity investments as a limited partner in various partnerships that sponsor affordable housing
projects utilizing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue
Code. The purpose of these investments is to achieve a satisfactory return on capital and to support FHN’s
community reinvestment initiatives. The activities of the limited partnerships include the identification, development,
and operation of multi-family housing that is leased to qualifying residential tenants generally within FHN’s primary
geographic region. LIHTC partnerships are considered VIEs as FTHC, the holder of the equity investment at risk,
does not have the ability to direct the activities that most significantly affect the performance of the entity through
voting rights or similar rights. FTHC could absorb losses that are significant to the LIHTC partnerships as it has a
risk of loss for its initial capital contributions and funding commitments to each partnership. The general partners
are considered the primary beneficiaries as managerial functions give them the power to direct the activities that
most significantly impact the partnerships’ economic performance and the general partners are exposed to all
losses beyond FTHC’s initial capital contributions and funding commitments.

New Market Tax Credit LLCs. First Tennessee New Markets Corporation (“FTNMC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
FTBNA, makes equity investments through wholly-owned subsidiaries as a non-managing member in various
limited liability companies (“LLCs”) that sponsor community development projects utilizing the New Market Tax
Credit (“NMTC”) pursuant to Section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of these investments is to
achieve a satisfactory return on capital and to support FHN’s community reinvestment initiatives. The activities of
the LLCs include providing investment capital for low-income communities within FHN’s primary geographic region.
A portion of the funding of FTNMC’s investment in a NMTC LLC is obtained via a loan from an unrelated third-
party that is typically a community development enterprise. The NMTC LLCs are considered VIEs as FTNMC, the
holder of the equity investment at risk, does not have the ability to direct the activities that most significantly affect
the performance of the entity through voting rights or similar rights. While FTNMC could absorb losses that are
significant to the NMTC LLCs as it has a risk of loss for its initial capital contributions, the managing members are
considered the primary beneficiaries as managerial functions give them the power to direct the activities that most
significantly impact the NMTC LLCs’ economic performance and the managing members are exposed to all losses
beyond FTNMC’s initial capital contributions.

Small Issuer Trust Preferred Holdings. FTBNA holds variable interests in trusts which have issued mandatorily
redeemable preferred capital securities (“trust preferreds”) for smaller banking and insurance enterprises. FTBNA

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has no voting rights for the trusts’ activities. The trusts’ only assets are junior subordinated debentures of the
issuing enterprises. The creditors of the trusts hold no recourse to the assets of FTBNA. These trusts meet the
definition of a VIE as the holders of the equity investment at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or
similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. Based on the
nature of the trusts’ activities and the size of FTBNA’s holdings, FTBNA could potentially receive benefits or absorb
losses that are significant to the trusts regardless of whether a majority of a trust’s securities are held by FTBNA.
However, since FTBNA is solely a holder of the trusts’ securities, it has no rights which would give it the power to
direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance and thus it is not considered
the primary beneficiary of the trusts. FTBNA has no contractual requirements to provide financial support to the
trusts.

On-Balance Sheet Trust Preferred Securitization. In 2007, FTBNA executed a securitization of certain small issuer
trust preferreds for which the underlying trust meets the definition of a VIE as the holders of the equity investment
at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly
impact the entity’s economic performance. FTBNA could potentially receive benefits or absorb losses that are
significant to the trust based on the size and priority of the interests it retained in the securities issued by the
trust. However, since FTBNA did not retain servicing or other decision making rights, FTBNA is not the primary
beneficiary as it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic
performance. Accordingly, FTBNA has accounted for the funds received through the securitization as a term
borrowing in its Consolidated Statements of Condition. FTBNA has no contractual requirements to provide financial
support to the trust.

Proprietary Trust Preferred Issuances. FHN has previously issued junior subordinated debt to First Tennessee
Capital II (“Capital II”). Capital II is considered a VIE as FHN’s capital contributions to this trust are not considered
“at risk” in evaluating whether the holders of the equity investments at risk in the trust have the power through
voting rights, or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic
performance. FHN is not the trust’s primary beneficiary as FHN’s capital contributions to the trust are not
considered variable interests as they are not “at risk”. Consequently, Capital II is not consolidated by FHN.

Proprietary Residential Mortgage Securitizations. FHN holds variable interests in proprietary residential mortgage
securitization trusts it established prior to 2008 as a source of liquidity for its mortgage banking operations. Except
for recourse due to breaches of representations and warranties made by FHN in connection with the sale of the
loans to the trusts, the creditors of the trusts hold no recourse to the assets of FHN. Additionally, FHN has no
contractual requirements to provide financial support to the trusts. Based on their restrictive nature, the trusts are
considered VIEs as the holders of equity at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or similar rights, to
direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. While FHN is assumed to have
the power as servicer to most significantly impact the activities of such VIEs, in situations where FHN does not
have the ability to participate in significant portions of a securitization trust’s cash flows FHN is not considered the
primary beneficiary of the trust. Therefore, these trusts are not consolidated by FHN. Upon closing of the servicing
sales in first quarter 2014, FHN’s interests in these securitizations declined substantially.

Agency Residential Mortgage Securitizations. During fourth quarter 2013, FHN completed the sale of substantially
all servicing for Agency securitizations resulting in the de-recognition of its interests in these trusts.

Prior to third quarter 2008, FHN transferred first lien mortgages that were included in Agency-sponsored
securitizations and retained MSR and in certain situations various other interests. Except for recourse due to
breaches of representations and warranties made by FHN in connection with the sale of the loans to the trusts,
the creditors of the trusts held no recourse to the assets of FHN. Additionally, FHN had no contractual
requirements to provide financial support to the trusts. The Agencies’ or designated third parties’ status as Master
Servicer and the rights they hold consistent with their guarantees on the securities issued provide them with the
power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. Thus, such trusts
were not consolidated by FHN as it was not considered the primary beneficiary even in situations where it could
potentially receive benefits or absorb losses that were significant to the trusts.

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In relation to certain Agency securitizations, FHN purchased the servicing rights on securitized loans from the loan
originator and held other retained interests. Based on their restrictive nature, the trusts meet the definition of a VIE
since the holders of the equity investments at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or similar rights, to
direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. As the Agencies serve as
Master Servicer for the securitized loans and hold rights consistent with their guarantees on the securities issued,
they have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. Thus,
FHN was not considered the primary beneficiary even in situations where it could potentially receive benefits or
absorb losses that were significant to the trusts. FHN had no contractual requirements to provide financial support
to the trusts.

On-Balance Sheet Consumer Loan Securitizations. Prior to March 31, 2014 FHN held variable interests in
proprietary residential mortgage securitization trusts it established prior to 2008 as a source of liquidity for its
consumer lending operations. Except for recourse due to breaches of representations and warranties made by FHN
in connection with the sale of the loans to the trusts, the creditors of the trusts held no recourse to the assets of
FHN. Based on their restrictive nature, the trusts were considered VIEs as the holders of equity at risk did not
have the power through voting rights or similar rights to direct the activities that most significantly impact the
trusts’ economic performance. The nonconsolidated proprietary residential mortgage securitizations as of
December 31, 2013, consisted of two HELOC securitization trusts that had entered a rapid amortization period and
for which FHN was obligated to provide subordinated funding. These securitization trusts were not consolidated by
FHN as it was not the Master Servicer for the securitizations. FHN’s holding of a unilateral call right to reclaim
specific assets in the trusts precluded sale accounting for the related securitization transactions. Thus, even though
FHN was not the Master Servicer, the related transactions were accounted for as secured borrowings, with the
associated loans and secured debt remaining within FHN’s Consolidated Financial Statements. These trusts were
collapsed in first quarter 2014 as the collateral (loans) of the trust were repurchased and FHN eliminated the
associated secured borrowing on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.

Holdings & Short Positions in Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities. FHN holds securities issued by various Agency
securitization trusts. Based on their restrictive nature, the trusts meet the definition of a VIE since the holders of
the equity investments at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or similar rights, to direct the activities
that most significantly impact the entities’ economic performance. FHN could potentially receive benefits or absorb
losses that are significant to the trusts based on the nature of the trusts’ activities and the size of FHN’s holdings.
However, FHN is solely a holder of the trusts’ securities and does not have the power to direct the activities that
most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance, and is not considered the primary beneficiary of the
trusts. FHN has no contractual requirements to provide financial support to the trusts.

Commercial Loan Troubled Debt Restructurings. For certain troubled commercial loans, FTBNA restructures the
terms of the borrower’s debt in an effort to increase the probability of receipt of amounts contractually due.
Following a troubled debt restructuring, the borrower entity typically meets the definition of a VIE as the initial
determination of whether an entity is a VIE must be reconsidered as events have proven that the entity’s equity is
not sufficient to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or a restructuring
of the terms of its financing. As FTBNA does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly
impact such troubled commercial borrowers’ operations, it is not considered the primary beneficiary even in
situations where, based on the size of the financing provided, FTBNA is exposed to potentially significant benefits
and losses of the borrowing entity. FTBNA has no contractual requirements to provide financial support to the
borrowing entities beyond certain funding commitments established upon restructuring of the terms of the debt
that allows for preparation of the underlying collateral for sale.

Managed Discretionary Trusts. FHN serves as manager over certain discretionary trusts for which it makes
investment decisions on behalf of the trusts’ beneficiaries in return for a reasonable management fee. The trusts
meet the definition of a VIE since the holders of the equity investments at risk do not have the power, through
voting rights or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities’ economic
performance. The management fees FHN receives are not considered variable interests in the trusts as all of the
requirements related to permitted levels of decision maker fees are met. Therefore, the VIEs are not consolidated
by FHN as it is not the trusts’ primary beneficiary. FHN has no contractual requirements to provide financial
support to the trusts.

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The following table summarizes FHN’s nonconsolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Type

Low income housing partnerships (a)(b)
New market tax credit LLCs (b)(c)
Small issuer trust preferred holdings (d)
On-balance sheet trust preferred securitization
Proprietary trust preferred issuances (f)
Proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitizations
Holdings of agency mortgage-backed securities (d)
Commercial loan troubled debt restructurings (i)(j)
Managed discretionary trusts

Maximum
Loss Exposure

Liability
Recognized

Classification

$

46,851
21,648
364,882
51,613
N/A
25,904
3,881,505
47,258
N/A

$

-
-
-
62,561
206,186
-
-
-
N/A

Other assets
Other assets
Loans, net of unearned income
(e)
Term borrowings
(g)
(h)
Loans, net of unearned income
N/A

(a) Maximum loss exposure represents $42.2 million of current investments and $4.7 million of contractual funding commitments. Only the

current investment amount is included in Other assets.

(b) A liability is not recognized as investments are written down over the life of the related tax credit.
(c) Maximum loss exposure represents current investment balance. Of the initial investment, $18.0 million was funded through loans from

community development enterprises.

(d) Maximum loss exposure represents the value of current investments. A liability is not recognized as FHN is solely a holder of the trusts’

securities.

(e) Includes $112.5 million classified as Loans, net of unearned income, and $1.7 million classified as Trading securities which are offset by

$62.6 million classified as Term borrowings.

(f) No exposure to loss due to the nature of FHN’s involvement.
(g) Includes $.6 million and $.1 million classified as MSR related to proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitizations, respectively,
and $5.6 million classified as Trading securities related to proprietary residential mortgage securitizations. Aggregate servicing advances of
$19.6 million are classified as Other assets.

(h) Includes $519.1 million classified as Trading securities and $3.4 billion classified as Securities available-for-sale.
(i) Maximum loss exposure represents $44.0 million of current receivables and $3.2 million of contractual funding commitments on loans

related to commercial borrowers involved in a troubled debt restructuring.

(j) A liability is not recognized as the loans are the only variable interests held in the troubled commercial borrowers’ operations.

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The following table summarizes FHN’s nonconsolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Type

Low income housing partnerships (a)(b)
New market tax credit LLCs (b)(c)
Small issuer trust preferred holdings (d)
On-balance sheet trust preferred securitization
Proprietary trust preferred issuances (f)
Proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitizations
On-balance sheet consumer loan securitizations
Holdings of agency mortgage-backed securities (d)
Short positions in agency mortgage-backed securities (f)
Commercial loan troubled debt restructurings (j)(k)
Managed discretionary trusts (f)

Maximum
Loss Exposure

Liability
Recognized

Classification

$

50,253
22,773
402,307
53,951
N/A
339,493
22,965
3,401,539
N/A
62,207
N/A

$

-
-
-
60,222
206,186
-
221,193
-
854
-
N/A

Other assets
Other assets
Loans, net of unearned income
(e)
Term borrowings
(g)
(h)
(i)
Trading liabilities
Loans, net of unearned income
N/A

(a) Maximum loss exposure represents $43.4 million of current investments and $6.9 million of contractual funding commitments. Only the

current investment amount is included in Other assets.

(b) A liability is not recognized as investments are written down over the life of the related tax credit.
(c) Maximum loss exposure represents current investment balance. Of the initial investment, $18.0 million was funded through loans from

community development enterprises.

(d) Maximum loss exposure represents the value of current investments. A liability is not recognized as FHN is solely a holder of the trusts’

securities.

(e) Includes $112.5 million classified as Loans, net of unearned income, and $1.7 million classified as Trading securities which are offset by

$60.2 million classified as Term borrowings.

(f) No exposure to loss due to the nature of FHN’s involvement.
(g) Includes $70.1 million and $.4 million classified as MSR related to proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitizations, respectively,
and $7.2 million classified as Trading securities related to proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitizations. Aggregate servicing
advances of $261.8 million are classified as Other assets.

(h) Includes $244.2 million classified as Loans, net of unearned income which are offset by $221.2 million classified as Term borrowings.
(i) Includes $286.9 million classified as Trading securities and $3.1 billion classified as Securities available-for-sale.
(j) Maximum loss exposure represents $59.9 million of current receivables and $2.3 million of contractual funding commitments on loans

related to commercial borrowers involved in a troubled debt restructuring.

(k) A liability is not recognized as the loans are the only variable interests held in the troubled commercial borrowers’ operations.

Prior to 2009, FHN utilized loan sales and securitizations as a significant source of liquidity for its mortgage
banking operations. FHN no longer retains financial interests in loans it transfers to third parties.

Retained Interests

With the sales of substantially all servicing by the end of first quarter 2014, prior transfers of financial assets in
which FHN has continuing involvement are no longer significant. See Note 18–Contingencies and Other Disclosures
for information regarding FHN’s repurchase exposure for claims that FHN breached its representations and
warranties made in connection with the sale of loans to proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitization
trusts.

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For 2013, cash flows received and paid related to loan sales and securitizations where FHN had continuing
involvement were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Proceeds from initial sales
Servicing fees retained (a)
Purchases of GNMA guaranteed mortgages
Purchases of previously transferred financial assets (b)(c)
Other cash flows received on retained interests

Year Ended
December 31, 2013

$ 10,843
43,563
97,684
287,576
5,482

(a) Included servicing fees on MSR associated with loan sales and purchased MSR.
(b) Included repurchases of delinquent and performing loans, foreclosed assets, and make-whole payments for economic losses incurred by

purchaser. Also included buyouts from GSEs in order to facilitate foreclosures.

(c) 2013 includes $74.7 million of cash paid related to clean-up calls exercised by FHN.

The principal amount of loans transferred through loan sales and securitizations and other loans managed with
them in which FHN had continuing involvement, the principal amount of delinquent loans, and the net credit
losses during the December 31, 2013 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Total loans managed or transferred

Principal Amount of Residential
Real Estate Loans (a) (b) (c)

December 31, 2013

$8,386,789

Net Credit Loss

Year Ended
December 31, 2013

$219,925

(a) Amounts represent real estate residential loans in FHN’s portfolio, held-for-sale, and loans that have been transferred in proprietary

securitizations and whole loan sales in which FHN had a retained interest other than servicing rights. Also included $39.4 million of loans
transferred to GSEs with any type of retained interest other than servicing rights in 2013.

(b) Includes $.7 billion where the principal amount is 90 days or more past due or nonaccrual. Included in this amount was $39.8 million of

GNMA guaranteed mortgages in 2013.

(c) No delinquency or net credit loss data is provided for the loans transferred to FNMA or FHLMC because these agencies retain credit risk.
See Note 18 - Contingencies and Other Disclosures for discussion related to repurchase obligations for loans transferred to GSEs or private
investors.

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In the normal course of business, FHN utilizes various financial instruments (including derivative contracts and
credit-related agreements) through its capital markets and risk management operations, as part of its risk
management strategy and as a means to meet customers’ needs. Additionally, FHN used derivatives to hedge
MSR, but such hedges were terminated in third quarter 2013 when FHN entered into an agreement to sell
substantially all MSR. Derivative instruments are subject to credit and market risks in excess of the amount
recorded on the balance sheet as required by GAAP. The contractual or notional amounts of these financial
instruments do not necessarily represent credit or market risk. However, they can be used to measure the extent
of involvement in various types of financial instruments. Controls and monitoring procedures for these instruments
have been established and are routinely reevaluated. The Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) controls, coordinates,
and monitors the usage and effectiveness of these financial instruments.

Credit risk represents the potential loss that may occur if a party to a transaction fails to perform according to the
terms of the contract. The measure of credit exposure is the replacement cost of contracts with a positive fair
value. FHN manages credit risk by entering into financial instrument transactions through national exchanges,
primary dealers or approved counterparties, and by using mutual margining and master netting agreements
whenever possible to limit potential exposure. FHN also maintains collateral posting requirements with certain
counterparties to limit credit risk. On December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, FHN had $91.7 million and
$115.2 million of cash receivables and $55.6 million and $80.6 million of cash payables related to collateral
posting under master netting arrangements, inclusive of collateral posted related to contracts with adjustable
collateral posting thresholds and over collateralized positions, with derivative counterparties. With exchange-traded
contracts, the credit risk is limited to the clearinghouse used. For non-exchange traded instruments, credit risk
may occur when there is a gain in the fair value of the financial instrument and the counterparty fails to perform
according to the terms of the contract and/or when the collateral proves to be of insufficient value. See additional
discussion regarding master netting agreements and collateral posting requirements later in this note under the
heading “Master Netting and Similar Agreements.” Market risk represents the potential loss due to the decrease in
the value of a financial instrument caused primarily by changes in interest rates or the prices of debt instruments.
FHN manages market risk by establishing and monitoring limits on the types and degree of risk that may be
undertaken. FHN continually measures this risk through the use of models that measure value-at-risk and
earnings-at-risk.

Derivative Instruments. FHN enters into various derivative contracts both in a dealer capacity, to facilitate customer
transactions, and as a risk management tool. Where contracts have been created for customers, FHN enters into
transactions with dealers to offset its risk exposure. Contracts with dealers that require central clearing are novated
to a clearing agent who becomes FHN’s counterparty. Derivatives are also used as a risk management tool to
hedge FHN’s exposure to changes in interest rates or other defined market risks.

Forward contracts are over-the-counter contracts where two parties agree to purchase and sell a specific quantity
of a financial instrument at a specified price, with delivery or settlement at a specified date. Futures contracts are
exchange-traded contracts where two parties agree to purchase and sell a specific quantity of a financial
instrument at a specified price, with delivery or settlement at a specified date. Interest rate option contracts give
the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specified quantity of a financial instrument, at a
specified price, during a specified period of time. Caps and floors are options that are linked to a notional principal
amount and an underlying indexed interest rate. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange of interest payments at
specified intervals between two parties without the exchange of any underlying principal. Swaptions are options on
interest rate swaps that give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to enter into an interest rate swap
agreement during a specified period of time.

Capital Markets

Capital markets trades U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agency, mortgage-backed, corporate and municipal fixed income
securities, and other securities for distribution to customers. When these securities settle on a delayed basis, they
are considered forward contracts. Capital markets also enters into interest rate contracts, including caps, swaps,
and floors, for its customers. In addition, capital markets enters into futures and option contracts to economically
hedge interest rate risk associated with a portion of its securities inventory. These transactions are measured at fair

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value, with changes in fair value recognized currently in Capital markets noninterest income. Related assets and
liabilities are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Condition as Derivative assets and Derivative liabilities.
The FTN Financial Risk Committee and the Credit Risk Management Committee collaborate to mitigate credit risk
related to these transactions. Credit risk is controlled through credit approvals, risk control limits, and ongoing
monitoring procedures. Total trading revenues were $170.3 million and $231.9 million for the years ended
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Total revenues are inclusive of both derivative and non-derivative
financial instruments, and are included in Capital markets noninterest income.

The following tables summarize FHN’s derivatives associated with capital markets trading activities as of
December 31, 2014 and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Customer Interest Rate Contracts
Offsetting Upstream Interest Rate Contracts
Option Contracts Purchased
Forwards and Futures Purchased
Forwards and Futures Sold

(Dollars in thousands)

Customer Interest Rate Contracts
Offsetting Upstream Interest Rate Contracts
Option Contracts Purchased
Forwards and Futures Purchased
Forwards and Futures Sold

Interest Rate Risk Management

December 31, 2014

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

$1,754,939
1,754,939
15,000
884,439
1,175,667

$76,614
3,681
12
1,383
962

$ 3,681
76,614
-
459
1,576

December 31, 2013

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

$1,786,532
1,786,532
5,000
1,278,331
1,445,656

$76,980
11,214
9
2,489
531

$11,214
76,980
-
824
3,519

FHN’s ALCO focuses on managing market risk by controlling and limiting earnings volatility attributable to changes
in interest rates. Interest rate risk exists to the extent that interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities
have different maturity or repricing characteristics. FHN uses derivatives, including swaps, caps, options, and
collars, that are designed to moderate the impact on earnings as interest rates change. Interest paid or received
for swaps utilized by FHN to hedge the fair value of long term debt is recognized as an adjustment of the interest
expense of the liabilities whose risk is being managed. FHN’s interest rate risk management policy is to use
derivatives to hedge interest rate risk or market value of assets or liabilities, not to speculate. In addition, FHN has
entered into certain interest rate swaps and caps as a part of a product offering to commercial customers that
includes customer derivatives paired with upstream offsetting market instruments that, when completed, are
designed to mitigate interest rate risk. These contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting and are measured at
fair value with gains or losses included in current earnings in Noninterest expense on the Consolidated Statements
of Income.

FHN has entered into pay floating, receive fixed interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk of certain term
borrowings totaling $554.0 million on December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These swaps have been
accounted for as fair value hedges under the shortcut method. The balance sheet amount of these swaps was
$15.3 million and $40.2 million in Derivative assets on December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. $304.0 million
of these borrowings matured January 2015.

FHN has designated a derivative transaction in a hedging strategy to manage interest rate risk on its $500 million
noncallable senior debt maturing in December 2015. This derivative qualifies for hedge accounting under
ASC 815-20 using the long-haul method. FHN entered into a pay floating, receive fixed interest rate swap to hedge
the interest rate risk on this debt. The balance sheet amount of this swap was $9.1 million and $18.0 million in

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Derivative assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There was no ineffectiveness related to this
hedge.

FHN designates derivative transactions in hedging strategies to manage interest rate risk on subordinated debt
related to its trust preferred securities. These qualify for hedge accounting under ASC 815-20 using the long-haul
method. FHN hedges the interest rate risk of the subordinated debt totaling $200 million using a pay floating,
receive fixed interest rate swap. The balance sheet amount of this swap was $3.9 million and $24.9 million in
Derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There was no ineffectiveness related to this
hedge.

FHN has designated a derivative transaction in a hedging strategy to manage interest rate risk on $400.0 million of
senior debt issued by FTBNA which matures in December 2019. This qualifies for hedge accounting under ASC
815-20 using the long-haul method. FHN entered into a pay floating, receive fixed interest rate swap to hedge the
interest rate risk of the senior debt in November 2014. The balance sheet impact of this swap was $.4 million in
Derivative assets on December 31, 2014. There was an insignificant level of ineffectiveness related to this hedge.

The following tables summarize FHN’s derivatives associated with interest rate risk management activities as of and
for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

December 31, 2014

Customer Interest Rate Contracts Hedging
Hedging Instruments and Hedged Items:
Customer Interest Rate Contracts (a)
Offsetting Upstream Interest Rate Contracts (a)

Debt Hedging
Hedging Instruments:

Interest Rate Swaps (b)

Hedged Items:

Term Borrowings (b)

$ 664,345
664,345

$26,084
430

$

430
26,584

$

577
(577)

$1,654,000

$24,811

$

3,910

$(12,126)

N/A

N/A $1,654,000(c) $ 12,272(d)

December 31, 2013

(Dollars in thousands)

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

Customer Interest Rate Contracts Hedging
Hedging Instruments and Hedged Items:
Customer Interest Rate Contracts (a)
Offsetting Upstream Interest Rate Contracts (a)

Debt Hedging
Hedging Instruments:

Interest Rate Swaps (b)

Hedged Items:

Term Borrowings (b)

$ 759,830
776,236

$28,747
3,670

$

3,670
29,247

$(30,057)
30,547

$1,254,000

$58,226

$

24,904

$(61,853)

N/A

N/A $1,254,000(c) $ 61,853(d)

(a) Gains/losses included in the Other expense section of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(b) Gains/losses included in the All other income and commissions section of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(c) Represents par value of term borrowings being hedged.
(d) Represents gains and losses attributable to changes in fair value due to interest rate risk as designated in ASC 815-20 hedging

relationships.

FHN hedges held-to-maturity trust preferred loans with a principal balance of $6.5 million as of December 31,
2014 and 2013, which have an initial fixed rate term before conversion to a floating rate. FHN has entered into
pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk associated with this initial term. These
hedge relationships qualify as fair value hedges under ASC 815-20. The impact of these swaps was $.7 million
and $1.1 million in Derivative liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of December 31, 2014 and

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2013, respectively. Interest paid or received for these swaps is recognized as an adjustment of the interest income
of the assets whose risk is being hedged. Basis adjustments remaining at the end of the hedge term are being
amortized as an adjustment to interest income over the remaining life of the loans. Gains or losses are included in
Other income and commissions on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The following tables summarize FHN’s derivative activities associated with held-to-maturity trust preferred loans as
of and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Loan Portfolio Hedging
Hedging Instruments:
Interest Rate Swaps

Hedged Items:

Trust Preferred Loans (a)

(Dollars in thousands)

Loan Portfolio Hedging
Hedging Instruments:
Interest Rate Swaps

Hedged Items:

Trust Preferred Loans (a)

December 31, 2014

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

$ 6,500

N/A $

744

N/A $ 6,500(b)

N/A

$

$

262

(259)(c)

December 31, 2013

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

$ 6,500

N/A

$1,006

$

1,037

N/A $ 6,500(b)

N/A

$ (1,032)(c)

(a) Assets included in the Loans, net of unearned income section of the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
(b) Represents principal balance being hedged.
(c) Represents gains and losses attributable to changes in fair value due to interest rate risk as designated in ASC 815-20 hedging

relationships.

Other Derivatives

In conjunction with the sales of a portion of its Visa Class B shares, FHN and the purchaser entered into derivative
transactions whereby FHN will make or receive cash payments whenever the conversion ratio of the Visa Class B
shares into Visa Class A shares is adjusted. As of December 31, 2014, the derivative liabilities associated with the
sales of Visa Class B shares were $5.2 million compared to $2.9 million as of December 31, 2013. See the Visa
Matters section of Note 18 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures for more information regarding FHN’s Visa
shares.

FHN utilizes cross currency swaps and cross currency interest rate swaps to economically hedge its exposure to
foreign currency risk and interest rate risk associated with non-U.S. dollar denominated loans. As of December 31,
2014, these loans were valued at $4.9 million. As of December 31, 2013, these loans were valued at $.6 million,
the balance sheet amount and the gains/losses associated with these derivatives were not material.

Legacy Mortgage Servicing Operations

Retained Interests
Prior to first quarter 2014, FHN had significantly larger amounts of retained mortgage servicing rights. FHN
revalued MSR to current fair value each month with changes in fair value included in servicing income in Mortgage
banking noninterest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. FHN entered into interest rate contracts
(potentially including swaps, swaptions, and mortgage forward purchase contracts) to hedge against the effects of
changes in fair value of its MSR associated with increased prepayment activity that generally results from declining
interest rates. Substantially all capitalized MSR were hedged for economic purposes. In third quarter 2013, in

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conjunction with the agreement to sell legacy mortgage servicing, FHN terminated all hedges associated with MSR
and interest-only securities.

FHN utilized derivatives as an economic hedge (potentially including swaps, swaptions, and mortgage forward
purchase contracts) to protect the value of its interest-only securities that change in value inversely to the
movement of interest rates. Interest-only securities are included in Trading securities on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives and the hedged interest-only securities are
recognized currently in earnings in Mortgage banking noninterest income as a component of servicing income on
the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The following table summarizes FHN’s derivatives associated with legacy mortgage servicing activities as of and for
the year ended December 31, 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Retained Interests Hedging
Hedging Instruments:

Forwards and Futures
Interest Rate Swaps and Swaptions

Hedged Items:

Mortgage Servicing Rights
Other Retained Interests

Master Netting and Similar Agreements

December 31, 2013

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

$

-
-

$

-
-

N/A
N/A

$70,492
7,195

$

-
-

N/A
N/A

$ (3,047)
(4,275)

$21,591
3,813

As previously discussed, FHN uses master netting agreements, mutual margining agreements and collateral posting
requirements to minimize credit risk on derivative contracts. Master netting and similar agreements are used when
counterparties have multiple derivatives contracts that allow for a “right of setoff,” meaning that a counterparty may
net offsetting positions and collateral with the same counterparty under the contract to determine a net receivable
or payable. The following discussion provides an overview of these arrangements which may vary due to the
derivative type and market in which a derivative transaction is executed.

Interest rate derivatives are subject to agreements consistent with standard agreement forms of the International
Swap and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”). Currently, all interest rate derivative contracts are entered into as over-
the-counter transactions and collateral posting requirements are based on the net asset or liability position with
each respective counterparty. For contracts that require central clearing, novation to a central counterparty
clearinghouse occurs and collateral is posted. Cash collateral received (posted) for interest rate derivatives is
recognized as a liability (asset) on FHN’s balance sheet.

Interest rate derivatives with customers that are smaller financial institutions typically require posting of collateral by
the counterparty to FHN. This collateral is subject to a threshold with daily adjustments based upon changes in the
level or fair value of the derivative position. Positions and related collateral can be netted in the event of default.
Collateral pledged by a counterparty is typically cash or securities. The securities pledged as collateral are not
recognized within FHN’s Consolidated Statements of Condition. Interest rate derivatives associated with lending
arrangements share the collateral with the related loan(s). The derivative and loan positions may be netted in the
event of default. For disclosure purposes, the entire collateral amount is allocated to the loan.

Interest rate derivatives with larger financial institutions entered into prior to required central clearing typically
contain provisions whereby the collateral posting thresholds under the agreements adjust based on the credit
ratings of both counterparties. If the credit rating of FHN and/or FTBNA is lowered, FHN could be required to post
additional collateral with the counterparties. Conversely, if the credit rating of FHN and/or FTBNA is increased,
FHN could have collateral released and be required to post less collateral in the future. Also, if a counterparty’s
credit ratings were to decrease, FHN and/or FTBNA could request the posting of additional collateral; whereas if a

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counterparty’s credit ratings were to increase, the counterparty could request the release of excess collateral.
Collateral for these arrangements is adjusted daily based on changes in the net fair value position with each
counterparty.

The net fair value, determined by individual counterparty, of all derivative instruments with adjustable collateral
posting thresholds was $100.5 million of assets and $80.5 million of liabilities on December 31, 2014, and $119.0
million of assets and $100.3 million of liabilities on December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013,
FHN had received collateral of $172.1 million and $196.4 million and posted collateral of $83.0 million and
$105.9 million, respectively, in the normal course of business related to these agreements.

Certain agreements entered into prior to required central clearing also contain accelerated termination provisions,
inclusive of the right of offset, if a counterparty’s credit rating falls below a specified level. If a counterparty’s debt
rating (including FHN’s and FTBNA’s) were to fall below these minimums, these provisions would be triggered, and
the counterparties could terminate the agreements and request immediate settlement of all derivative contracts
under the agreements. The net fair value, determined by individual counterparty, of all derivative instruments with
credit-risk-related contingent accelerated termination provisions was $100.5 million of assets and $19.7 million of
liabilities on December 31, 2014, and $119.0 million of assets and $30.1 million of liabilities on December 31,
2013. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, FHN had received collateral of $172.1 million and $196.4 million and
posted collateral of $26.6 million and $39.4 million, respectively, in the normal course of business related to these
contracts.

Capital Markets buys and sells various types of securities for its customers. When these securities settle on a
delayed basis, they are considered forward contracts, and are generally not subject to master netting agreements.
Forwards purchased and sold through legacy mortgage banking activities typically consisted of mortgage to be
announced (“TBA”) trades for which FHN utilized a clearinghouse for settlement. In the event of default, all open
positions can be offset. For futures and options, FHN transacts through a third party, and the transactions are
subject to margin and collateral maintenance requirements. In the event of default, open positions can be offset
along with the associated collateral.

For this disclosure, FHN considers the impact of master netting and other similar agreements which allow FHN to
settle all contracts with a single counterparty on a net basis and to offset the net derivative asset or liability position
with the related securities and cash collateral. The application of the collateral cannot reduce the net derivative
asset or liability position below zero, and therefore any excess collateral is not reflected in the tables below.

The following table provides a detail of derivative assets and collateral received as presented on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition as of December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

Gross amounts
of recognized
assets

Gross amounts
offset in the
Statement of
Condition

Net amounts of
assets presented
in the Statement
of Condition (a)

Derivative
liabilities
available for
offset

Collateral
Received

Net amount

Gross amounts not offset in the
Statement of Condition

Derivative assets:
2014 (b)
2013 (b)
(a) Included in Derivative Assets on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, $2.4 million and $3.0

$(114,230)
(110,621)

$(15,768)
(68,216)

$131,731
178,837

$131,731
178,837

$1,733
-

-
-

$

million, respectively, of derivative assets (primarily capital markets forward contracts) have been excluded from these tables because they
are generally not subject to master netting or similar agreements.

(b) 2014 and 2013 are comprised entirely of interest rate derivative contracts.

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Note 23 (cid:2) Derivatives (continued)

The following table provides a detail of derivative liabilities and collateral pledged as presented on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition as of December 31:

Gross amounts
of recognized
liabilities

Gross amounts
offset in the
Statement of
Condition

Net amounts of
liabilities presented
in the Statement
of Condition (a)

(Dollars in thousands)

Gross amounts not offset in the
Statement of Condition

Derivative
assets available
for offset

Collateral
pledged

Net amount

Derivative liabilities:
2014 (b)
2013 (b)
(a) Included in Derivative Liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, $7.3 million of derivative

$(78,390)
(59,999)

$(15,768)
(68,216)

$111,963
147,021

$111,963
147,021

$17,805
18,806

-
-

$

liabilities (primarily capital markets forward contracts) have been excluded from these tables because they are generally not subject to
master netting or similar agreements.

(b) 2014 and 2013 are comprised entirely of interest rate derivative contracts.

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Note 24 (cid:2) Master Netting and Similar Agreements - Repurchase, Reverse Repurchase, and Securities Borrowing and
Lending Transactions

For repurchase, reverse repurchase and securities borrowing and lending transactions, FHN and each counterparty
have the ability to offset all open positions and related collateral in the event of default. Due to the nature of these
transactions, the value of the collateral for each transaction approximates the value of the corresponding receivable
or payable. For repurchase agreements within FHN’s capital markets’ business, transactions are collateralized by
securities which are delivered on the settlement date and are maintained throughout the term of the transaction.
For FHN’s repurchase agreements through banking activities, securities are typically pledged at the time of the
transaction and not released until settlement. For asset positions, the collateral is not included on FHN’s
Consolidated Statements of Condition. For liability positions, securities collateral pledged by FHN is generally
represented within FHN’s trading or available-for-sale securities portfolios.

For this disclosure, FHN considers the impact of master netting and other similar agreements that allow FHN to
settle all contracts with a single counterparty on a net basis and to offset the net asset or liability position with the
related securities collateral. The application of the collateral cannot reduce the net asset or liability position below
zero, and therefore any excess collateral is not reflected in the tables below.

The following table provides a detail of Securities purchased under agreements to resell as presented on the
Consolidated Statements of Condition and collateral pledged by counterparties as of December 31:

Gross amounts not offset in the
Statement of Condition

Gross amounts
of recognized
assets

Gross amounts
offset in the
Statement of
Condition

Net amounts of
assets presented
in the Statement
of Condition

Offsetting
securities sold
under agreements
to repurchase

Securities collateral
(not recognized on
FHN’s Statement
of Condition)

Net amount

$659,154
412,614

$

-
-

$659,154
412,614

$(48,655)
(8,672)

$(602,403)
(396,855)

$8,096
7,087

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities purchased

under agreements to
resell:

2014
2013

The following table provides a detail of Securities sold under agreements to repurchase as presented on the
Consolidated Statements of Condition and collateral pledged by FHN as of December 31:

Gross amounts not offset in the
Statement of Condition

Gross amounts
of recognized
liabilities

Gross amounts
offset in the
Statement of
Condition

Net amounts of
liabilities presented
in the Statement
of Condition

Offsetting
securities
purchased under
agreements to resell

Securities
Collateral Net amount

$562,214
442,789

$

-
-

$562,214
442,789

$(48,655)
(8,672)

$(513,463)
(434,008)

$ 96
109

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities sold under
agreements to
repurchase:

2014
2013

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Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities

FHN groups its assets and liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the
assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. This hierarchy
requires FHN to maximize the use of observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of
unobservable inputs when determining fair value. Each fair value measurement is placed into the proper level
based on the lowest level of significant input. These levels are:

• Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

• Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for
identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for
which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

• Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not

observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect management’s estimates of assumptions
that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option
pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques.

Transfers between fair value levels are recognized at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the associated change
in inputs occurs.

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Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the balance of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
December 31, 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Trading securities – capital markets:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Trading Loans
Corporate and other debt
Equity, mutual funds, and other

Total trading securities – capital markets

Trading securities – mortgage banking:

Principal only
Interest only
Subordinated bonds

Total trading securities – mortgage banking

Loans held-for-sale
Securities available-for-sale:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Equity, mutual funds, and other

Total securities available-for-sale

Mortgage servicing rights
Other assets:

Deferred compensation assets
Derivatives, forwards and futures
Derivatives, interest rate contracts
Derivatives, other

Total other assets

Total assets

Trading liabilities – capital markets:

U.S. treasuries
Other U.S. government agencies
Corporate and other debt

Total trading liabilities – capital markets

Other liabilities:

Derivatives, forwards and futures
Derivatives, interest rate contracts
Derivatives, other

Total other liabilities

Total liabilities

December 31, 2014

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-

$

$ 115,908
330,443
188,632
127,263
54,647
15,088
354,178
2,590

1,188,749

-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-

5

$ 115,908
330,443
188,632
127,263
54,647
15,088
354,183
2,590

1,188,754

-
-
-

-

-

4,137
167
1,333

5,637

4,137
167
1,333

5,637

27,910

27,910

-
-
-
-
-
26,264

26,264

-

25,665
2,345
-
-

28,010

100
751,165
2,611,266
-
8,705
-

3,371,236

-

-
-
131,631
112

131,743

-
-
-
1,807
1,500
-

3,307

2,517

-
-
-
-

-

100
751,165
2,611,266
1,807
10,205
26,264

3,400,807

2,517

25,665
2,345
131,631
112

159,753

$54,274

$4,691,728

$39,376

$4,785,378

$

$

-
-
-

-

$ 286,016
1,958
306,341

594,315

-
-
-

-

$ 286,016
1,958
306,341

594,315

2,035
-
-

2,035

-
111,964
-

111,964

-
-
5,240

5,240

2,035
111,964
5,240

119,239

$ 2,035

$ 706,279

$ 5,240

$ 713,554

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Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

The following table presents the balance of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
December 31, 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Trading securities – capital markets:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Corporate and other debt
Equity, mutual funds, and other

Total trading securities – capital markets

Trading securities – mortgage banking:

Principal only
Interest only

Total trading securities – mortgage banking

Loans held-for-sale
Securities available-for-sale:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Venture capital
Equity, mutual funds, and other

Total securities available-for-sale

Mortgage servicing rights
Other assets:

Deferred compensation assets
Derivatives, forwards and futures
Derivatives, interest rate contracts

Total other assets

Total assets

Trading liabilities – capital markets:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Other U.S. government agencies
Corporate and other debt

Total trading liabilities – capital markets

Other liabilities:

Derivatives, forwards and futures
Derivatives, interest rate contracts
Derivatives, other

Total other liabilities

Total liabilities

December 31, 2013

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
23,259

23,259

-

23,880
3,020
-

26,900

$

$

70,472
231,398
55,515
108,265
30,814
297,440
614

794,518

-
-

-

-

39,996
823,689
2,290,937
-
13,655
-
-

3,168,277

-
-
-
-
-
5
-

5

5,110
2,085

7,195

$

70,472
231,398
55,515
108,265
30,814
297,445
614

794,523

5,110
2,085

7,195

230,456

230,456

-
-
-
2,326
1,500
4,300
-

8,126

39,996
823,689
2,290,937
2,326
15,155
4,300
23,259

3,199,662

-

72,793

72,793

-
-
178,846

178,846

-
-
-

-

23,880
3,020
178,846

205,746

$50,159

$4,141,641

$318,575

$4,510,375

$

$

-
-
-
-

-

$ 210,096
854
3,900
153,498

368,348

-
-
-
-

-

$ 210,096
854
3,900
153,498

368,348

4,343
-
-

4,343

-
147,021
1

147,022

-
-
2,915

2,915

4,343
147,021
2,916

154,280

$ 4,343

$ 515,370

$

2,915

$ 522,628

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Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

Changes in Recurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value for the twelve months ended December 31,
2014, 2013, and 2012, on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014

(Dollars in thousands)

Trading
securities

Loans held-
for-sale

Investment
portfolio

Venture
Capital

Securities
available-for-sale

Mortgage
servicing
rights, net

Net derivative
liabilities

Balance on January 1, 2014

$ 7,200

$ 230,456

$3,826

$ 4,300

$ 72,793

$(2,915)

Total net gains/(losses) included in:

Net income
Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3

149
-
1,559
-
(1,715)
(1,550)
-

52,494
-
5,654
-
(236,975)
(19,806)

(3,913)(b)

-
(64)
-
-
-
(455)
-

(2,995)
-
-
-
(5)
(1,300)
-

1,248
-
-
-
(70,204)
(1,320)
-

(5,981)
-
-
-
-
3,656
-

Balance on December 31, 2014

$ 5,643

$ 27,910

$3,307

$

Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in net

income

$

225(a) $

1,991(a)

$

-

$

-

-

$ 2,517

$(5,240)

$

43(a) $(5,981)(c)

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013

(Dollars in thousands)

Trading
securities

Loans held-
for-sale

Investment
portfolio

Venture
Capital

Securities
available-for-sale

Mortgage
servicing
rights, net

Net derivative
liabilities

Other
short-term
borrowings

Balance on January 1, 2013

$17,992

$221,094

$ 5,253

$4,300

$114,311

$(2,175)

$(11,156)

Total net gains/(losses) included in:

Net income
Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3

5,028
-
-
-
(7,784)
(8,036)
-

(4,387)
-
69,929
-
-
(40,369)
(15,811)(b)

-
(114)
-
-
-
(1,313)
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

20,182
-
-
-
(39,633)
(22,067)
-

(2,013)
-
-
-
-
1,273
-

(3)
-
-
-
11,159
-
-

Balance on December 31, 2013

$ 7,200

$230,456

$ 3,826

$4,300

$ 72,793

$(2,915)

$

-

Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in

net income

$ 1,237(a) $ (4,387)(a) $

-

$

-

$ 17,394(a) $ 2,013(c)

$

-(a)

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Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012

Securities
available-for-sale

Trading
securities

Loans held-
for-sale

Investment
portfolio

Venture
Capital

Mortgage
servicing
rights

Net derivative
liabilities

Other
short-term
borrowings

$18,059

$210,487

$ 7,262

$12,179

$144,069

$(11,820)

$(14,833)

3,678
-
-
-
(9,225)
5,480

(2,618)
-
60,111
-
(27,032)
(19,854)(b)

-
(234)
-
-
(1,775)
-

371
-
-
(8,250)
-
-

(5,075)
-
-
-
(24,683)
-

(1,757)
-
-
-
11,402
-

3,677
-
-
-
-
-

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance on January 1, 2012
Total net gains/(losses) included in:

Net income

Other comprehensive income

Purchases
Sales
Settlements
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3

Balance on December 31, 2012

$17,992

$221,094

$ 5,253

$ 4,300

$114,311

$ (2,175)

$(11,156)

Net unrealized gains/(losses)
included in net income

$ 2,084(a) $ (2,618)(a) $

-

$ (4,700)(d) $ (3,957)(a)

$ (1,757)(c) $ 3,677(a)

(a) Primarily included in mortgage banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(b) Transfers out of recurring loans held-for-sale level 3 balances reflect movements out of loans held-for-sale and into real estate acquired by

foreclosure (level 3 nonrecurring).

(c) Included in Other expense.
(d) Represents recognized gains and losses attributable to venture capital investments classified within securities available-for-sale that are

included in securities gains/(losses) in noninterest income.

In third quarter 2014, FHN completed sales of first lien mortgage loans from its loans held-for-sale portfolio. The
sale populations primarily represented loans that had been originated with the intent to sell to FNMA or FHLMC
and consisted of repurchased loans as well as loans that remained after FHN’s exit of mortgage origination
activities in 2008. Smaller amounts of jumbo loans were also included in the sale, along with some loans insured
under government programs. Almost all of these loans had been accounted for at elected fair value (a recurring
measurement) with a small amount having been accounted for as LOCOM loans (a nonrecurring measurement).
The contracted sale values for the loans reflected a substantial improvement in pricing for pre-2009 vintage first
lien mortgages in comparison to FHN’s historical methodologies used to estimate fair value, which incorporate
significant Level 3 inputs within a discounted cash flow model. Accordingly, the loans being sold were marked to
the revised estimate of fair value during the quarter and the pricing evidence from the sale transactions was
considered a Level 2 input within the valuation process for the remaining non-governmental guaranteed portion of
first lien mortgage loans held-for-sale. In fourth quarter 2012, FHN determined that the level of market information
on prepayment speeds and discount rates associated with its principal only trading securities had become more
limited. In response, FHN increased its use of observable inputs and transferred these balances to Level 3.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

From time to time, FHN may be required to measure certain other financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring
basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of LOCOM
accounting or write-downs of individual assets. For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis which
were still held on the balance sheet at December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, the following tables
provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine each adjustment, the related carrying value, and the
fair value adjustments recorded during the respective periods.

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Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Net gains/(losses)

Carrying value at December 31, 2014

Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2014

Loans held-for-sale – SBAs
Loans held-for-sale – first mortgages
Loans, net of unearned income (a)
Real estate acquired by foreclosure (b)
Other assets (c)

$-
-
-
-
-

$3,322
-
-
-
-

$

-
846
40,531
30,430
63,821

$ 3,322
846
40,531
30,430
63,821

$

46
(470)
(714)
(3,465)
(4,559)

$(9,162)

(Dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Net gains/(losses)

Carrying value at December 31, 2013

Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2013

Loans held-for-sale – SBAs
Loans held-for-sale – first mortgages
Loans, net of unearned income (a)
Real estate acquired by foreclosure (b)
Other assets (c)

$-
-
-
-
-

$6,185
-
-
-
-

$

-
9,457
62,839
45,753
66,128

$ 6,185
9,457
62,839
45,753
66,128

$

(122)
139
(3,109)
(4,987)
(4,902)

$(12,981)

(Dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Net gains/(losses)

Carrying value at December 31, 2012

Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2012

Loans held-for-sale – SBAs
Loans held-for-sale – first mortgages
Loans, net of unearned income (a)
Real estate acquired by foreclosure (b)
Other assets (c)

$-
-
-
-
-

$23,902
-
-
-
-

$

-
12,054
117,064
41,767
76,501

$ 23,902
12,054
117,064
41,767
76,501

$

15
(436)
(55,948)
(9,422)
(8,248)

$(74,039)

(a) Represents carrying value of loans for which adjustments are required to be based on the appraised value of the collateral. Write-downs on

these loans are recognized as part of provision.

(b) Represents the fair value and related losses of foreclosed properties that were measured subsequent to their initial classification as

foreclosed assets. Balance excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.

(c) Represents tax credit investments.

In first quarter 2013, FHN exercised clean-up calls on first lien mortgage proprietary securitization trusts. In
accordance with accounting requirements, FHN initially recognized the associated loans at fair value. Fair value
was primarily determined through reference to observable inputs, including current market prices for similar loans.
Since these loans were from the 2003 vintage, adjustments were made for the higher yields associated with the
loans in comparison to more currently originated loans being sold. This resulted in recognition of an immaterial
premium for these transactions.

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8% - 56%

2% - 12%

5% - 15%

50% - 60%

10% - 70% of UPB

45% - 100% of UPB

5% - 12%

15.2 CPR

9.8%

$141.40/Loan

1.385%

$4.8 billion - $5.6 billion

10% - 30%

Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

Level 3 Measurements

The following tables provide information regarding the unobservable inputs utilized in determining the fair value of
level 3 recurring and non-recurring measurements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

Fair Value at
December 31, 2014

Valuation Techniques

Unobservable Input

Values Utilized

$ 5,637

Discounted cash flow

Prepayment speeds

41% - 46%

(Dollars in Thousands)

Level 3 Class

Trading securities –
mortgage (a)

Loans held-for-sale –

residential real estate

28,756

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

Prepayment speeds – First
mortgage

Prepayment speeds – HELOC

Foreclosure losses

Loss severity trends –
First mortgage

Loss severity trends –
HELOC

Draw rate – HELOC

Mortgage servicing

rights (a)

2,517

Discounted cash flow

Prepayment speeds

Derivative liabilities,

5,240

Discounted cash flow

other

Discount rate

Cost to service

Earnings on escrow

Visa covered litigation
resolution amount

Probability of resolution
scenarios

Loans, net of unearned

40,531

income (b)

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Marketability adjustments
for specific properties

0% - 10% of appraisal

Other collateral valuations Borrowing base certificates

20% - 50% of gross value

Time until resolution

12 - 48 months

Real estate acquired by

30,430

foreclosure (c)

Other assets (d)

adjustment

Financial
Statements/Auction values
adjustment

0% - 25% of
reported value

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Adjustment for value
changes since appraisal

0% - 10% of appraisal

63,821

Discounted cash flow

Adjustments to current
sales yields for
specific properties

0% - 15% adjustment
to yield

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Marketability adjustments
for specific properties

0% - 25% of appraisal

(a) The unobservable inputs for principal-only and interest-only trading securities, MSR and subordinated bonds are discussed in the Mortgage

servicing rights and other retained interests paragraph.

(b) Represents carrying value of loans for which adjustments are required to be based on the appraised value of the collateral. Write-downs on

these loans are recognized as part of provision.

(c) Represents the fair value of foreclosed properties that were measured subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed assets. Balance

excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.

(d) Represents tax credit investments.

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(Dollars in Thousands)

Level 3 Class

Fair Value at
December 31, 2013

Valuation Techniques

Unobservable Input

Values Utilized

Trading securities –

$ 7,195

Discounted cash flow

Prepayment speeds

mortgage (a)

Loans held-for-sale –
residential real

estate

239,913

Discounted cash flow

Venture capital
investments

4,300

Industry comparables

Discount rate

Prepayment speeds – First
mortgage

Prepayment speeds – HELOC

Credit spreads

Delinquency adjustment
factor

Loss severity trends –
First mortgage

Loss severity trends –
HELOC

Draw Rate – HELOC

Adjustment for minority
interest and small
business status

Mortgage servicing

72,793

Discounted cash flow

Prepayment speeds

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

Earnings capitalization rate

rights (a)

Derivative liabilities,

2,915

Discounted cash flow

other

Discount rate

Cost to service

Earnings on escrow

Visa covered litigation
resolution amount

38% - 45%

NM

6% - 10%

3% - 12%

2% - 4%

15% - 25% added
to credit spread

50% - 60% of UPB

35% - 100% of UPB

2% - 11%

40% - 50% discount

25% - 30%

20% - 25%

19.7 CPR

8.6%

$162.00/Loan

1.385%

$4.4 billion - $5.0
billion

Loans, net of unearned

62,839

income (b)

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Marketability adjustments
for specific properties

0% - 10% of appraisal

Probability of resolution scenarios

15% - 45%

Time until resolution

6 - 30 months

Other collateral valuations

Borrowing base certificates
adjustment

20% - 50% of gross
value

Financial
Statements/Auction Values adjustment

0% - 25% of
reported value

Real estate acquired
by foreclosure (c)

45,753

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Other assets (d)

66,128

Discounted cash flow

Adjustment for value
changes since appraisal

Adjustments to current
sales yields for
specific properties

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Marketability adjustments
for specific properties

0% - 10% of appraisal

0% - 15% adjustment
to yield

0% - 25% of appraisal

NM - not meaningful
(a) The unobservable inputs for principal-only and interest-only trading securities, MSR and subordinated bonds are discussed in the Mortgage

servicing rights and other retained interests paragraph.

(b) Represents carrying value of loans for which adjustments are required to be based on the appraised value of the collateral. Write-downs on

these loans are recognized as part of provision.

(c) Represents the fair value of foreclosed properties that were measured subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed assets. Balance

excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.

(d) Represents tax credit investments.

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Mortgage servicing rights and other retained interests. Prepayment rates and credit spreads (part of the discount
rate) are significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of FHN’s MSR and mortgage trading
securities which include principal only strips, excess interest IO, and subordinated bonds. Cost to service and
earnings on escrow are additional unobservable inputs included in the valuation of MSR. Increases in prepayment
rates, credit spreads and costs to service in isolation would result in significantly lower fair value measurements for
the associated assets. Conversely, decreases in prepayment rates, credit spreads and costs to service in isolation
would result in significantly higher fair value measurements for the associated assets. An increase/(decrease) in
earnings on escrow in isolation would be accompanied by an increase/(decrease) in the value of the related MSR.
Generally, when market interest rates decline and other factors favorable to prepayments occur, there is a
corresponding increase in prepayment rates as customers are expected to refinance existing mortgages under more
favorable interest rate terms. Generally, changes in discount rates directionally mirror the changes in market
interest rates. In third quarter 2013, FHN agreed to sell substantially all its remaining legacy mortgage servicing.
Sales commenced in fourth quarter 2013 and were substantially completed in first quarter 2014. FHN used the
price in the definitive agreement, as adjusted for the portion of pricing that was not specific to the MSR and
excess interest, as a third-party pricing source in the valuation of the remaining servicing assets as of
December 31, 2014.

Prior to the contracted servicing sale, the MSR Hedging Working Group reviewed the overall assessment of the
estimated fair value of MSR and excess interests weekly and was responsible for approving the critical assumptions
used by management to determine the estimated fair value of FHN’s retained interests. In addition, this working
group reviewed the source of significant changes to the carrying values each quarter and was responsible for
hedges and approving hedging strategies during periods when the MSR was hedged. Hedges were terminated
upon execution of the definitive agreement to sell servicing. Subsequent to the contracted servicing sale, FHN’s
Corporate Accounting Department monitors sale activity and changes in the fair value of MSR and excess interest
monthly.

Prior to the contracted servicing sale, FHN also engaged in a process referred to as “price discovery” on a
quarterly basis to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair value of retained interests. Price discovery was
conducted through a process of obtaining the following information: (1) quarterly informal (and an annual formal)
valuation of the servicing portfolio by prominent independent mortgage-servicing brokers and (2) a collection of
surveys and benchmarking data made available by independent third parties that include peer participants in the
mortgage banking business. Although there was no single source of market information that could be relied upon
to assess the fair value of MSR or excess interests, FHN reviewed all information obtained during price discovery
to determine whether the estimated fair value of MSR was reasonable when compared to market information.

Loans held-for-sale. Prepayment rates, foreclosure losses (2014), credit spreads (2013), and delinquency
adjustment factors (2013) are significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of FHN’s
residential real estate loans held-for-sale. Loss severity trends are also assessed to evaluate the reasonableness of
fair value estimates resulting from discounted cash flows methodologies as well as to estimate fair value for newly
repurchased loans and loans that are near foreclosure. Significant increases (decreases) in any of these inputs in
isolation would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurements. Draw rates are an additional
significant unobservable input for HELOCs. Increases (decreases) in the draw rate estimates for HELOCs would
increase (decrease) their fair value. All observable and unobservable inputs are re-assessed monthly. Fair value
measurements are reviewed at least monthly by FHN’s Corporate Accounting Department.

Venture capital investments. The unobservable inputs used in the estimation of fair value for Venture capital
investments were adjustments for minority interest and small business status when compared to industry
comparables, reduction of cash flow estimates due to industry uncertainty and the discount rate and earnings
capitalization rate for a discounted cash flow analysis. For both valuation techniques, the inputs were intended to
reflect the nature of the small business and the status of equity tranches held by FHN in relation to the overall
valuation. The valuation of venture capital investments was reviewed at least quarterly by FHN’s Equity Investment
Review Committee. Changes in valuation were discussed with respect to the appropriateness of the adjustments in
relation to the associated triggering events.

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Derivative liabilities. The determination of fair value for FHN’s derivative liabilities associated with its prior sales of
Visa Class B shares include estimation of both the resolution amount for Visa’s Covered Litigation matters as well
as the length of time until the resolution occurs. Significant increases (decreases) in either of these inputs in
isolation would result in significantly higher (lower) fair value measurements for the derivative liabilities. Additionally,
FHN performs a probability weighted multiple resolution scenario to calculate the estimated fair value of these
derivative liabilities. Assignment of higher (lower) probabilities to the larger potential resolution scenarios would
result in an increase (decrease) in the estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities. The valuation inputs and
process are discussed with senior and executive management when significant events affecting the estimate of fair
value occur. Inputs are compared to information obtained from the public issuances and filings of Visa, Inc. as well
as public information released by other participants in the applicable litigation matters.

Loans, net of unearned income and Real estate acquired by foreclosure. Collateral-dependent loans and Real estate
acquired by foreclosure are primarily valued using appraisals based on sales of comparable properties in the same
or similar markets. Multiple appraisal firms are utilized to ensure that estimated values are consistent between
firms. This process occurs within FHN’s Credit Risk Management and Loan Servicing functions (primarily
consumer) and the Credit Risk Management Committee reviews valuation methodologies and loss information for
reasonableness. Back testing is performed during the year through comparison to ultimate disposition values and is
reviewed quarterly within the Credit Risk Management function. Other collateral (receivables, inventory, equipment,
etc.) is valued through borrowing base certificates, financial statements and/or auction valuations. These valuations
are discounted based on the quality of reporting, knowledge of the marketability/collectability of the collateral and
historical disposition rates.

Other assets – tax credit investments. The estimated fair value of tax credit investments is generally determined in
relation to the yield (i.e., future tax credits to be received) an acquirer of these investments would expect in
relation to the yields experienced on current new issue and/or secondary market transactions. Thus, as tax credits
are recognized, the future yield to a market participant is reduced, resulting in consistent impairment of the
individual investments. Individual investments are reviewed for impairment quarterly, which may include the
consideration of additional marketability discounts related to specific investments. Unusual valuation adjustments,
and the associated triggering events, are discussed with senior and executive management, when appropriate. A
portfolio review is conducted annually, with the assistance of a third party, to assess the reasonableness of current
valuations.

Fair Value Option

FHN elected the fair value option on a prospective basis for almost all types of mortgage loans originated for sale
purposes under the Financial Instruments Topic (“ASC 825”). FHN determined that the election reduced certain
timing differences and better matched changes in the value of such loans with changes in the value of derivatives
used as economic hedges for these assets at the time of election. After the 2008 divestiture of certain mortgage
banking operations and the significant decline of mortgage loans originated for sale, FHN discontinued hedging the
mortgage warehouse.

Repurchased loans are recognized within loans held-for-sale at fair value at the time of repurchase, which includes
consideration of the credit status of the loans and the estimated liquidation value. FHN has elected to continue
recognition of these loans at fair value in periods subsequent to reacquisition. Due to the credit-distressed nature
of the vast majority of repurchased loans and the related loss severities experienced upon repurchase, FHN
believes that the fair value election provides a more timely recognition of changes in value for these loans that
occur subsequent to repurchase. Absent the fair value election, these loans would be subject to valuation at the
LOCOM value, which would prevent subsequent values from exceeding the initial fair value, determined at the time
of repurchase, but would require recognition of subsequent declines in value. Thus, the fair value election provides
for a more timely recognition of any potential future recoveries in asset values while not affecting the requirement
to recognize subsequent declines in value.

Prior to 2010, FHN transferred certain servicing assets in transactions that did not qualify for sale treatment due to
certain recourse provisions. In fourth quarter 2013, these recourse provisions expired and the transaction was

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recognized as a sale. Prior to fourth quarter 2013, the associated proceeds were recognized within other short-term
borrowings in the Consolidated Statements of Condition. Since the servicing assets were recognized at fair value
and changes in the fair value of the related financing liabilities mirrored the change in fair value of the associated
servicing assets, management elected to account for the financing liabilities at fair value. Since the servicing assets
had already been delivered to the buyer, the fair value of the financing liabilities associated with the transaction did
not reflect any instrument-specific credit risk.

The following tables reflect the differences between the fair value carrying amount of residential real estate loans
held-for-sale measured at fair value in accordance with management’s election and the aggregate unpaid principal
amount FHN is contractually entitled to receive at maturity.

(Dollars in thousands)

Residential real estate loans held-for-sale reported at fair value:

Total loans
Nonaccrual loans
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing

(Dollars in thousands)

Residential real estate loans held-for-sale reported at fair value:

Total loans
Nonaccrual loans
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing

December 31, 2014

Fair value
carrying
amount

Aggregate
unpaid
principal

Fair value
carrying amount
less aggregate
unpaid principal

$27,910
7,430
2,587

$43,822
14,316
4,000

$(15,912)
(6,886)
(1,413)

December 31, 2013

Fair value
carrying
amount

Aggregate
unpaid
principal

Fair value
carrying amount
less aggregate
unpaid principal

$230,456
64,231
7,765

$378,326
137,301
15,854

$(147,870)
(73,070)
(8,089)

Assets and liabilities accounted for under the fair value election are initially measured at fair value with subsequent
changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Such changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities for which FHN
elected the fair value option are included in current period earnings with classification in the income statement line
item reflected in the following table:

(Dollars in thousands)

Changes in fair value included in net income:

Mortgage banking noninterest income

Loans held-for-sale
Other short-term borrowings

Twelve Months Ended
December 31

2014

2013

2012

$52,494
-

$(4,387)
(3)

$(2,618)
3,677

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, the amounts for residential real estate loans
held-for-sale include a gain of $2.8 million and a loss of $1.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively, in pretax
earnings that are attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk. The portion of the fair value adjustments
related to credit risk was determined based on both a quality adjustment for delinquencies and the full credit
spread on the non-conforming loans. Interest income on residential real estate loans held-for-sale measured at fair
value is calculated based on the note rate of the loan and is recorded in the interest income section of the
Consolidated Statements of Income as interest on loans held-for-sale.

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Determination of Fair Value

In accordance with ASC 820-10-35, fair values are based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or
paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The
following describes the assumptions and methodologies used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments and
MSR recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Condition and for estimating the fair value of
financial instruments for which fair value is disclosed under ASC 825-10-50.

Short-term financial assets. Federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell, and interest
bearing deposits with other financial institutions and the Federal Reserve are carried at historical cost. The carrying
amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the
instrument and its expected realization.

Trading securities and trading liabilities. Trading securities and trading liabilities are recognized at fair value
through current earnings. Trading inventory held for broker-dealer operations is included in trading securities and
trading liabilities. Broker-dealer long positions are valued at bid price in the bid-ask spread. Short positions are
valued at the ask price. Inventory positions are valued using observable inputs including current market
transactions, LIBOR and U.S. treasury curves, credit spreads, and consensus prepayment speeds. Trading loans
are valued using observable inputs including current market transactions, swap rates, mortgage rates, and
consensus prepayment speeds.

Trading securities also include retained interests in prior securitizations that qualify as financial assets, which
primarily include interest-only strips, principal-only strips and subordinated bonds. In third quarter 2013, FHN
agreed to sell substantially all of its remaining legacy mortgage servicing, including excess interest. Since that time
FHN has used the price in the definitive agreement, as adjusted for the portion of pricing that was not specific to
the excess interest, as a third-party pricing source in the valuation of the excess interest. FHN uses inputs
including yield curves, credit spreads, and prepayment speeds to determine the fair value of principal-only strips.
Subordinated bonds are bonds with junior priority and are valued using an internal model which includes
contractual terms, frequency and severity of loss (credit spreads), prepayment speeds of the underlying collateral,
and the yield that a market participant would require.

Prior to the third quarter 2013 sale, the fair value of excess interest was determined using prices from closely
comparable assets such as MSR that were tested against prices determined using a valuation model that
calculated the present value of estimated future cash flows. Inputs utilized in valuing excess interest were
consistent with those used to value the related MSR. The fair value of excess interest typically changes based on
changes in the discount rate and differences between modeled prepayment speeds and credit losses and actual
experience. FHN used assumptions in the model that it believes are comparable to those used by brokers and
other service providers. FHN also periodically compared its estimates of fair value and assumptions with brokers,
service providers, recent market activity, and against its own experience.

Securities available-for-sale. Securities available-for-sale includes the investment portfolio accounted for as
available-for-sale under ASC 320-10-25, federal bank stock holdings, short-term investments in mutual funds, and
prior to third quarter 2014, venture capital investments. Valuations of available-for-sale securities are performed
using observable inputs obtained from market transactions in similar securities. Typical inputs include LIBOR and
U.S. treasury curves, consensus prepayment estimates, and credit spreads. When available, broker quotes are
used to support these valuations. Certain government agency debt obligations with limited trading activity are
valued using a discounted cash flow model that incorporates a combination of observable and unobservable inputs.
Primary observable inputs include contractual cash flows and the treasury curve. Significant unobservable inputs
include estimated trading spreads and estimated prepayment speeds.

Investments in the stock of the Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Banks are recognized at historical
cost in the Consolidated Statements of Condition which is considered to approximate fair value. Short-term
investments in mutual funds are measured at the funds’ reported closing net asset values. Investments in equity
securities are valued using quoted market prices. Prior to 2014, venture capital investments were typically

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measured using significant internally generated inputs including adjustments to industry comparables and
discounted cash flows analysis.

Securities held-to-maturity. Securities held-to-maturity reflects debt securities for which management has the
positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. To the extent possible, valuations of held-to-maturity securities are
performed using observable inputs obtained from market transactions in similar securities. Typical inputs include
LIBOR and U.S. treasury curves and credit spreads. Debt securities with limited trading activity are valued using a
discounted cash flow model that incorporates a combination of observable and unobservable inputs. Primary
observable inputs include contractual cash flows, the treasury curve and credit spreads from similar instruments.
Significant unobservable inputs include estimated credit spreads for individual issuers and instruments as well as
prepayment speeds, as applicable.

Loans held-for-sale. For applicable loans current transaction prices and /or bid values on similar assets are used in
valuing residential real estate loans held-for-sale. Uncommitted bids may be adjusted based on other available
market information. For all other loans FHN determines the fair value of residential real estate loans held-for-sale
using a discounted cash flow model which incorporates both observable and unobservable inputs. Commencing in
fourth quarter 2014, inputs include current mortgage rates for similar products, estimated prepayment rates,
foreclosure losses, and various loan performance measures (delinquency, LTV, credit score). Prior to fourth quarter
2014, typical inputs included contractual cash flow requirements, current mortgage rates for similar products,
estimated prepayment rates, credit spreads and delinquency penalty adjustments. Adjustments for delinquency and
other differences in loan characteristics are typically reflected in the model’s discount rates. Loss severity trends
and the value of underlying collateral are also considered in assessing the appropriate fair value for severely
delinquent loans and loans in foreclosure. The valuation of HELOCs also incorporates estimates of loan draw rates
as well as estimated cancellation rates for loans expected to become delinquent.

Loans held-for-sale also includes loans made by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), which are accounted
for at LOCOM. The fair value of SBA loans is determined using an expected cash flow model that utilizes
observable inputs such as the spread between LIBOR and prime rates, consensus prepayment speeds, and the
treasury curve. The fair value of other non-residential real estate loans held-for-sale is approximated by their
carrying values based on current transaction values.

Loans, net of unearned income. Loans, net of unearned income are recognized at the amount of funds advanced,
less charge-offs and an estimation of credit risk represented by the allowance for loan losses. The fair value
estimates for disclosure purposes differentiate loans based on their financial characteristics, such as product
classification, vintage, loan category, pricing features, and remaining maturity.

The fair value of floating rate loans is estimated through comparison to recent market activity in loans of similar
product types, with adjustments made for differences in loan characteristics. In situations where market pricing
inputs are not available, fair value is considered to approximate book value due to the monthly repricing for
commercial and consumer loans, with the exception of floating rate 1-4 family residential mortgage loans which
reprice annually and will lag movements in market rates. The fair value for floating rate 1-4 family mortgage loans
is calculated by discounting future cash flows to their present value. Future cash flows are discounted to their
present value by using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit
ratings and for the same time period.

Prepayment assumptions based on historical prepayment speeds and industry speeds for similar loans have been
applied to the floating rate 1-4 family residential mortgage portfolio.

The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated through comparison to recent market activity in loans of similar
product types, with adjustments made for differences in loan characteristics. In situations where market pricing
inputs are not available, fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows to their present value. Future cash
flows are discounted to their present value by using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to
borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same time period. Prepayment assumptions based on historical
prepayment speeds and industry speeds for similar loans have been applied to the fixed rate mortgage and
installment loan portfolios.

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For all loan portfolio classes, adjustments are made to reflect liquidity or illiquidity of the market. Such adjustments
reflect discounts that FHN believes are consistent with what a market participant would consider in determining fair
value given current market conditions.

Individually impaired loans are measured using either a discounted cash flow methodology or the estimated fair
value of the underlying collateral less costs to sell, if the loan is considered collateral-dependent. In accordance
with accounting standards, the discounted cash flow analysis utilizes the loan’s effective interest rate for
discounting expected cash flow amounts. Thus, this analysis is not considered a fair value measurement in
accordance with ASC 820. However, the results of this methodology are considered to approximate fair value for
the applicable loans. Expected cash flows are derived from internally-developed inputs primarily reflecting expected
default rates on contractual cash flows. For loans measured using the estimated fair value of collateral less costs to
sell, fair value is estimated using appraisals of the collateral. Collateral values are monitored and additional write-
downs are recognized if it is determined that the estimated collateral values have declined further. Estimated costs
to sell are based on current amounts of disposal costs for similar assets. Carrying value is considered to reflect fair
value for these loans.

Mortgage servicing rights. FHN recognizes all classes of MSR at fair value. In third quarter 2013, FHN agreed to
sell substantially all of its remaining legacy mortgage servicing. Since that time FHN has used the price in the
definitive agreement, as adjusted for the portion of pricing that was not specific to the MSR, as a third-party
pricing source in the valuation of the MSR.

Since sales of MSR tend to occur in private transactions and the precise terms and conditions of the sales are
typically not readily available, there is a limited market to refer to in determining the fair value of MSR. As such,
prior to the third quarter 2013 sale agreement, FHN primarily relied on a discounted cash flow model to estimate
the fair value of its MSR. This model calculated estimated fair value of the MSR using predominant risk
characteristics of MSR such as interest rates, type of product (fixed vs. variable), age (new, seasoned, or
moderate), agency type and other factors. FHN used assumptions in the model that it believed were comparable to
those used by brokers and other service providers. FHN also periodically compared its estimates of fair value and
assumptions with brokers, service providers, recent market activity, and against its own experience.

Derivative assets and liabilities. The fair value for forwards and futures contracts is based on current transactions
involving identical securities. Futures contracts are exchange-traded and thus have no credit risk factor assigned as
the risk of non-performance is limited to the clearinghouse used.

Valuations of other derivatives (primarily interest rate related swaps, swaptions, caps, and collars) are based on
inputs observed in active markets for similar instruments. Typical inputs include the LIBOR curve, Overnight
Indexed Swap (“OIS”) curve, option volatility, and option skew. In measuring the fair value of these derivative
assets and liabilities, FHN has elected to consider credit risk based on the net exposure to individual
counterparties. Credit risk is mitigated for these instruments through the use of mutual margining and master
netting agreements as well as collateral posting requirements. Any remaining credit risk related to interest rate
derivatives is considered in determining fair value through evaluation of additional factors such as customer loan
grades and debt ratings. Foreign currency related derivatives also utilize observable exchange rates in the
determination of fair value.

In conjunction with the sales of portions of its Visa Class B shares, FHN and the purchasers entered into derivative
transactions whereby FHN will make, or receive, cash payments whenever the conversion ratio of the Visa Class B
shares into Visa Class A shares is adjusted. The fair value of these derivatives has been determined using a
discounted cash flow methodology for estimated future cash flows determined through use of probability weighted
scenarios for multiple estimates of Visa’s aggregate exposure to covered litigation matters, which include
consideration of amounts funded by Visa into its escrow account for the covered litigation matters. Since this
estimation process required application of judgment in developing significant unobservable inputs used to
determine the possible outcomes and the probability weighting assigned to each scenario, these derivatives have
been classified within Level 3 in fair value measurements disclosures.

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Real estate acquired by foreclosure. Real estate acquired by foreclosure primarily consists of properties that have
been acquired in satisfaction of debt. These properties are carried at the lower of the outstanding loan amount or
estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell the real estate. Estimated fair value is determined using appraised
values with subsequent adjustments for deterioration in values that are not reflected in the most recent appraisal.
Real estate acquired by foreclosure also includes properties acquired in compliance with HUD servicing guidelines
which are carried at the estimated amount of the underlying government insurance or guarantee.

Nonearning assets. For disclosure purposes, nonearning assets include cash and due from banks, accrued interest
receivable, and capital markets receivables. Due to the short-term nature of cash and due from banks, accrued
interest receivable, and capital markets receivables, the fair value is approximated by the book value.

Other assets. For disclosure purposes, other assets consist of tax credit investments and deferred compensation
assets that are considered financial assets. Tax credit investments are written down to estimated fair value
quarterly based on the estimated value of the associated tax credits. Deferred compensation assets are recognized
at fair value, which is based on quoted prices in active markets.

Defined maturity deposits. The fair value of these deposits is estimated by discounting future cash flows to their
present value. Future cash flows are discounted by using the current market rates of similar instruments applicable
to the remaining maturity. For disclosure purposes, defined maturity deposits include all certificates of deposit and
other time deposits.

Undefined maturity deposits. In accordance with ASC 825, the fair value of these deposits is approximated by the
book value. For the purpose of this disclosure, undefined maturity deposits include demand deposits, checking
interest accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts.

Short-term financial liabilities. The fair value of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to
repurchase and other short-term borrowings are approximated by the book value. The carrying amount is a
reasonable estimate of fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and
its expected realization. Prior to fourth quarter 2013, Other short-term borrowings included a liability associated
with transfers of MSR that did not qualify for sale accounting. This liability was accounted for at elected fair value,
which was measured consistent with the related MSR, as previously described.

Term borrowings. The fair value of term borrowings is based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for the
identical liability when traded as an asset. When pricing information for the identical liability is not available,
relevant prices for similar debt instruments are used with adjustments being made to the prices obtained for
differences in characteristics of the debt instruments. If no relevant pricing information is available, the fair value is
approximated by the present value of the contractual cash flows discounted by the investor’s yield which considers
FHN’s and FTBNA’s debt ratings.

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities. For disclosure purposes, other noninterest-bearing liabilities include accrued
interest payable and capital markets payables. Due to the short-term nature of these liabilities, the book value is
considered to approximate fair value.

Loan commitments. Fair values of these commitments are based on fees charged to enter into similar agreements
taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.

Other commitments. Fair values of these commitments are based on fees charged to enter into similar agreements.

The following fair value estimates are determined as of a specific point in time utilizing various assumptions and
estimates. The use of assumptions and various valuation techniques, as well as the absence of secondary markets
for certain financial instruments, will likely reduce the comparability of fair value disclosures between financial
institutions. Due to market illiquidity, the fair values for loans, net of unearned income, loans held-for-sale, and
term borrowings as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, involve the use of significant internally-developed pricing
assumptions for certain components of these line items. These assumptions are considered to reflect inputs that
market participants would use in transactions involving these instruments as of the measurement date. Assets and

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liabilities that are not financial instruments (including MSR) have not been included in the following table such as
the value of long-term relationships with deposit and trust customers, premises and equipment, goodwill and other
intangibles, deferred taxes, and certain other assets and other liabilities. Accordingly, the total of the fair value
amounts does not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying value of the Company.

The following tables summarize the book value and estimated fair value of financial instruments recorded in the
Consolidated Statements of Condition as well as unfunded commitments as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

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Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

Book
Value

December 31, 2014

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets:
Loans, net of unearned income and allowance

for loan losses
Commercial:

Commercial, financial and industrial
Commercial real estate

$ 8,940,275
1,259,143

$

Retail:

Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total loans, net of unearned income and

allowance for loan losses

Short-term financial assets
Interest-bearing cash
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements

to resell

Total short-term financial assets

Trading securities (a)
Loans held-for-sale (a)
Securities available-for-sale (a)(b)
Securities held-to-maturity
Derivative assets (a)
Other assets

Tax credit investments
Deferred compensation assets

Total other assets

Nonearning assets

Cash & due from banks
Capital markets receivables
Accrued interest receivable

Total nonearning assets
Total assets

Liabilities:
Deposits:

Defined maturity
Undefined maturity

Total deposits
Trading liabilities (a)
Short-term financial liabilities
Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to

repurchase

Other short-term borrowings
Total short-term financial liabilities

Term borrowings

Real estate investment trust-preferred
Term borrowings - new market tax credit

Borrowings secured by residential real

investment

estate

Other long term borrowings

Total term borrowings

Derivative liabilities (a)
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
Capital markets payables
Accrued interest payable

Total other noninterest-bearing liabilities
Total liabilities

$

-
-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-

$ 8,902,045
1,243,404

$ 8,902,045
1,243,404

4,747,761
483,179
345,198

4,747,761
483,179
345,198

15,721,587

15,721,587

1,621,967
-

-
1,621,967
-
-
26,264
-
2,345

-
25,665
25,665

-
63,080

659,154
722,234
1,188,749
3,322
3,371,236
-
131,743

-
-
-

-
-

-
-
5,642
137,963
159,113
5,404
-

63,821
-
63,821

1,621,967
63,080

659,154
2,344,201
1,194,391
141,285
3,556,613
5,404
134,088

63,821
25,665
89,486

4,935,060
519,839
343,401

15,997,718

1,621,967
63,080

659,154
2,344,201
1,194,391
141,285
3,556,613
4,292
134,088

63,821
25,665
89,486

349,171
42,488
67,301
458,960
$23,921,034

349,171
-
-
349,171
$2,025,412

-
42,488
67,301
109,789
$ 5,527,073

-
-
-
-
$16,093,530

349,171
42,488
67,301
458,960
$23,646,015

$

$ 1,276,938
16,792,001
18,068,939
594,314

1,037,052

562,214
157,218
1,756,484

45,896

18,000

65,612
1,750,597
1,880,105
119,239

18,157
23,995
42,152
$22,461,233

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-
2,035

-
-
-
2,035

$

$ 1,282,833
16,792,001
18,074,834
594,315

1,037,052

562,214
157,218
1,756,484

-

-

-
1,730,061
1,730,061
111,964

18,157
23,995
42,152
$22,309,810

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

49,350

18,049

56,623
-
124,022
5,240

-
-
-
129,262

$ 1,282,833
16,792,001
18,074,834
594,315

1,037,052

562,214
157,218
1,756,484

49,350

18,049

56,623
1,730,061
1,854,083
119,239

18,157
23,995
42,152
$22,441,107

(a) Classes are detailed in the recurring and nonrecurring measurement tables.
(b) Level 3 includes restricted investments in FHLB-Cincinnati stock of $87.9 million and FRB stock of $66.0 million.

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Note 25 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

Book
Value

December 31, 2013

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets:
Loans, net of unearned income and allowance

for loan losses
Commercial:

Commercial, financial and industrial
Commercial real estate

Retail:

Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total loans, net of unearned income and

allowance for loan losses

Short-term financial assets
Interest-bearing cash
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements

to resell

Total short-term financial assets

Trading securities (a)
Loans held-for-sale (a)
Securities available-for-sale (a)(b)
Derivative assets (a)
Other assets

Tax credit investments
Deferred compensation assets

Total other assets

Nonearning assets

Cash & due from banks
Capital markets receivables
Accrued interest receivable

Total nonearning assets
Total assets

Liabilities:
Deposits:

Defined maturity
Undefined maturity

Total deposits
Trading liabilities (a)
Short-term financial liabilities
Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to

repurchase

Other short-term borrowings
Total short-term financial liabilities

Term borrowings

Real estate investment trust-preferred
Term borrowings - new market tax credit

Borrowings secured by residential real

investment

estate

Other long term borrowings

Total term borrowings

Derivative liabilities (a)
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
Capital markets payables
Accrued interest payable

Total other noninterest-bearing liabilities
Total liabilities

$ 7,837,130
1,122,676

$

5,206,586
639,751
329,122

15,135,265

730,297
66,079

412,614
1,208,990
801,718
370,152
3,398,457
181,866

66,128
23,880
90,008

$

-
-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-

$ 7,759,902
1,075,385

$ 7,759,902
1,075,385

4,858,031
606,038
331,088

4,858,031
606,038
331,088

14,630,444

14,630,444

730,297
-

-
730,297
-
-
23,259
3,020

-
23,880
23,880

-
66,079

412,614
478,693
794,518
6,185
3,168,277
178,846

-
-
-

-
-

-
-
7,200
363,967
206,921
-

66,128
-
66,128

730,297
66,079

412,614
1,208,990
801,718
370,152
3,398,457
181,866

66,128
23,880
90,008

349,216
45,255
69,208
463,679
$21,650,135

349,216
-
-
349,216
$1,129,672

-
45,255
69,208
114,463
$ 4,740,982

-
-
-
-
$15,274,660

349,216
45,255
69,208
463,679
$21,145,314

$

$ 1,505,712
15,229,244
16,734,956
368,348

1,042,633

442,789
181,146
1,666,568

45,828

18,000

310,833
1,365,198
1,739,859
154,280

21,173
23,813
44,986
$20,708,997

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-
4,343

-
-
-
4,343

$

$ 1,520,950
15,229,244
16,750,194
368,348

1,042,633

442,789
181,146
1,666,568

-

-

-
1,372,646
1,372,646
147,022

21,173
23,813
44,986
$20,349,764

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

47,000

17,685

268,249
-
332,934
2,915

-
-
-
335,849

$ 1,520,950
15,229,244
16,750,194
368,348

1,042,633

442,789
181,146
1,666,568

47,000

17,685

268,249
1,372,646
1,705,580
154,280

21,173
23,813
44,986
$20,689,956

(a) Classes are detailed in the recurring and nonrecurring measurement tables.
(b) Level 3 includes restricted investments in FHLB-Cincinnati stock of $128.0 million and FRB stock of $66.0 million.

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Contractual Amount

Fair Value

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Unfunded Commitments:
Loan commitments
Standby and other commitments

$7,309,137
331,877

$7,469,553
318,149

$2,358
4,451

$1,923
4,653

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.

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Note 26 (cid:2) Restructuring, Repositioning, and Efficiency

Beginning in 2007, FHN conducted a company-wide review of business practices with the goal of improving its
overall profitability and productivity. Such reviews continue throughout the organization. Since 2007, in order to
redeploy capital to higher-return businesses, FHN exited or sold non-strategic businesses, eliminated layers of
management, and consolidated functional areas.

Generally, restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency charges related to exited businesses are included in the non-
strategic segment while charges related to corporate-driven actions are included in the corporate segment. Net
charges recognized by FHN in 2014 related to restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency activities were $7.0
million. Of this amount, $7.3 million represent exit costs that were accounted for in accordance with the Exit of
Disposal Cost Obligations Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC 420”). Significant expenses
recognized in 2014 resulted from the following actions:
• Severance and other employee costs of $2.6 million primarily related to efficiency initiatives within corporate and

bank services functions which are classified as Employee compensation, incentives and benefits within
noninterest expense.

• Lease abandonment expenses of $4.7 million primarily related to efficiency initiatives within corporate and bank

services functions which are classified as Occupancy within noninterest expense.

Net charges recognized by FHN in 2013 related to restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency activities were
$5.3 million. Of this amount, $3.8 million represent exit costs that were accounted for in accordance with
ASC 420. Significant expenses recognized in 2013 resulted from the following actions:
• Severance and other employee costs of $3.7 million primarily related to efficiency initiatives within corporate and

bank services functions which are classified as Employee compensation, incentives and benefits within
noninterest expense.

• Expense of $2.2 million related to estimated costs for obligations associated with a definitive agreement to sell

substantially all remaining legacy mortgage servicing which is reflected in Mortgage banking income.

During 2012 FHN recognized a net cost of $24.9 million related to restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency
activities. Of this amount, $23.1 million represent exit costs that were accounted for in accordance with ASC 420.
Significant expenses recognized in 2012 resulted from the following actions:
• Severance and other employee costs of $22.9 million primarily related to efficiency initiatives within corporate
and bank services functions which are classified as Employee compensation, incentives and benefits within
noninterest expense.

• Expense of $2.6 million related to prior servicing sales which is reflected in Mortgage banking income.

Settlement of the obligations arising from current initiatives will be funded from operating cash flows. The effect of
suspending depreciation on assets held-for-sale was immaterial to FHN’s results of operations for all periods. Due
to the broad nature of the actions being taken, substantially all components of expense have benefited from past
efficiency initiatives and are expected to benefit from the current efficiency initiatives.

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Activity in the restructuring and repositioning liability for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 is
presented in the following table, along with other restructuring and repositioning expenses recognized.

(Dollars in thousands)

2014

2013

2012

Beginning balance
Severance and other employee related costs
Facility consolidation costs
Other exit costs, professional fees, and other

Total accrued

Payments related to:

Severance and other employee related costs
Facility consolidation costs
Other exit costs, professional fees, and other

Accrual reversals

Restructuring and repositioning reserve balance

Other restructuring and repositioning expense:

Mortgage banking expense on servicing sales
(Gains)/losses on divestitures
Impairment of premises and equipment
Impairment of other assets
Other

Total other restructuring and repositioning expense

Expense

Liability

Expense

Liability

Expense

Liability

$2,641
4,696
-

$ 3,126
2,641
4,696
-

$ 3,691
131
-

$19,775
3,691
131
-

$22,897
46
111

$12,026
22,897
46
111

7,337

10,463

3,822

23,597

23,054

35,080

2,678
1,067
-
30

$ 6,688

19,051
677
-
743

$ 3,126

12,138
1,884
15
1,268

$19,775

(553)
-
222
-
-

(331)

2,192
(1,000)
385
-
(96)

1,481

2,635
(865)
22
12
-

1,804

Total restructuring and repositioning charges

$7,006

$ 5,303

$24,858

FHN began initiatives related to restructuring in second quarter 2007. The following table presents cumulative
amounts incurred to date through December 31, 2014, for costs associated with FHN’s restructuring, repositioning,
and efficiency initiatives:

(Dollars in thousands)

Severance and other employee related costs
Facility consolidation costs
Other exit costs, professional fees, and other
Other restructuring and repositioning expense:

Loan portfolio divestiture
Mortgage banking expense on servicing sales
(Gains)/losses on divestitures
Impairment of premises and equipment
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of other assets
Other

Total restructuring and repositioning charges incurred to date as of December 31, 2014

Total Expense

$107,025
45,523
19,165

7,672
25,449
(718)
23,004
48,231
40,504
7,478

$323,333

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Note 27 (cid:2) Parent Company Financial Information

Following are condensed statements of the parent company:

Statements of Condition

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets:
Cash
Interest-bearing cash
Securities available-for-sale
Notes receivable
Allowance for loan losses
Investments in subsidiaries:

Bank
Non-bank
Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities and equity:
Other short-term borrowings
Accrued employee benefits and other liabilities
Term borrowings
Total liabilities

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

Statements of Income

(Dollars in thousands)

Dividend income:

Bank
Non-bank

Total dividend income
Interest income
Other income

Total income

Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Interest expense:
Short-term debt
Term borrowings

Total interest expense
Compensation, employee benefits and other expense

Total expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit

Income/(loss) before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries
Equity in undistributed net income/(loss) of subsidiaries:

Bank
Non-bank

Net income/(loss) attributable to the controlling interest

Year Ended December 31

2014

2013

$

$ 167,562
-
2,634
3,460
(925)

81,271
15,800
1,643
3,610
(925)

3,066,534
17,870
195,898

3,040,499
18,044
207,498

$3,453,033

$3,367,440

$

3,000
138,233
720,832
862,065
2,590,968

$

-
158,091
708,598
866,689
2,500,751

$3,453,033

$3,367,440

Year Ended December 31

2014

2013

2012

$ 180,000
446
180,446
2
6,265

$ 180,000
957
180,957
125
3,468

$100,000
390
100,390
329
1,050

186,713

184,550

101,769

-

(925)

(1,850)

9
23,808

23,817
30,400

54,217

20
24,058

24,078
37,490

60,643

50
24,365

24,415
40,286

62,851

132,496
(20,599)

123,907
(20,897)

38,918
(23,653)

153,095

144,804

62,571

65,840
588

(114,902)
(300)

(90,769)
439

$ 219,523

$ 29,602

$ (27,759)

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Note 27 (cid:2) Parent Company Financial Information (continued)

Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in thousands)

Operating activities:
Net income/(loss)
Less undistributed net income/(loss) of subsidiaries
Income/(loss) before undistributed net income of subsidiaries
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation, amortization, and other
Loss on securities
Stock-based compensation expense
Net (increase)/decrease in interest receivable and other assets
Net (decrease)/increase in interest payable and other liabilities

Total adjustments

Year Ended December 31

2014

2013

2012

$219,523
66,428
153,095

$ 29,602
(115,202)
144,804

$ (27,759)
(90,330)
62,571

(390)
(5,736)
11,351
(1,836)
1,505

4,894

(1,314)
(2,182)
16,144
(4,959)
8,626

16,315

(2,335)
-
16,201
(14,945)
1,599

520

Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities

157,989

161,119

63,091

Investing activities:
Securities:

Sales and prepayments
Purchases

Premises and equipment:

Purchases

Decrease/(increase) in interest-bearing cash
Return on investment in subsidiary

Net cash provided/(used) by investing activities

Financing activities:
Preferred stock:

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Cash dividends

Common stock:

Exercise of stock options
Cash dividends
Repurchase of shares

Term borrowings:

Repayment of term borrowings

Increase/(decrease) in short-term borrowings
Other

Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Total interest paid
Total income taxes paid

4,693
(40)

(20)
15,800
150

20,583

-
(6,200)

1,864
(47,366)
(43,579)

599
(120)

(63)
64,200
90

64,706

95,624
(4,288)

651
(38,229)
(91,533)

-
3,000
-

(100,000)
(27,200)
-

512
(180)

(225)
85,000
-

85,107

-
-

144
(10,066)
(133,757)

-
(900)
(14)

(92,281)

(164,975)

(144,593)

86,291

81,271

60,850

20,421

3,605

16,816

$167,562

$ 81,271

$ 20,421

$ 23,282
17,053

$ 24,102
31,075

$ 23,858
10,671

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CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions except per share data)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
Interest on investment securities available-for-sale
Interest on investment securities held-to-maturity
Interest on loans held for sale
Interest on trading securities inventory
Interest on other earning assets

Total interest income

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Growth Rates
14/13 14/10**

$ 571.8 $ 599.7 $ 648.6 $ 654.4 $ 697.9
114.3

(5)%
11%

(5)%
(5)%

93.2
.3
11.2
32.0
.7
709.2

83.8
-
13.0
34.6
1.0
732.1

98.4
-
14.9
35.4
1.7
799.0

118.1
-
15.9
43.2
.8
832.4

- NM

NM

18.7
46.4
2.9
880.2

(8)%

(14)% (12)%
(9)%
(30)% (30)%
(5)%

(3)%

Interest expense:
Interest on deposits:

Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more

Interest on trading liabilities
Interest on short-term borrowings
Interest on term borrowings
Total interest expense

Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income/(loss) after provision for loan losses
Noninterest income:
Capital markets
Deposit transactions and cash management
Mortgage banking
Brokerage, management fees and commissions
Trust services and investment management
Bankcard income
Bank owned life insurance
Other service charges
Equity securities gains/(losses), net
Insurance commissions
Debt securities gains/(losses), net
Gains/(losses) on divestitures
All other income and commissions

Total noninterest income

Adjusted gross income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest expense:
Employee compensation, incentives, and benefits
Occupancy
Legal and professional fees
Computer software
Operations services
Equipment rentals, depreciation, and maintenance
Contract employment and outsourcing
Advertising and public relations
Communications and courier
FDIC premium expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Foreclosed real estate
Repurchase and foreclosure provision
All other expense

Total noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes
Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income/(loss)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest
Preferred stock dividends - CPP
Preferred stock dividends - Series A
Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders

Fully taxable equivalent adjustment
Earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing operations
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing operations
Earnings/(loss) per share available to common shareholders
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share available to common shareholders
NM – not meaningful
* Amount is less than one percent.
** Compound annual growth rate.

11.5
9.1
3.1
3.1
15.4
4.7
34.6
81.5
627.7
27.0
600.7

14.8
15.9
3.8
5.6
13.6
4.7
36.3
94.7
637.4
55.0
582.4

200.6
111.9
71.2
49.1
27.8
23.7
16.4
11.9
2.9
2.3
-
-
32.3
550.1

272.4
114.4
33.3
42.3
26.5
20.5
16.6
13.4
2.2
3.0
(.4)
.1
40.3
584.6
1,150.8 1,167.0

478.2
54.0
44.2
42.9
35.2
30.0
19.4
18.7
16.1
11.4
4.2
2.5
(4.3)
88.7

529.0
50.6
53.4
40.3
35.2
31.7
35.9
18.2
18.0
20.2
3.9
4.3
170.0
147.9
841.2 1,158.6
8.4
309.6
(32.2)
78.5
40.6
231.1
0.5
-
41.1
231.1
11.5
11.6
29.6
219.5
-
-
5.8
6.2

19.7
21.3
5.9
8.3
10.5
5.3
39.3
110.3
688.7
78.0
610.7

334.9
120.2
51.9
34.9
24.3
22.4
18.8
12.9
.4
3.1
.3
.2
47.0
671.3
1,282.0

640.9
49.0
38.8
40.0
35.4
31.2
41.2
17.4
18.3
28.0
3.9
11.0
299.3
129.3
1,383.7
(101.7)
(85.3)
(16.4)
0.1
(16.3)
11.5
(27.8)
-
-

27.0
29.3
6.2
9.8
15.0
5.8
38.5
131.6
700.8
44.0
656.8

355.3
134.1
90.6
33.0
25.0
22.4
19.6
12.2
35.4
3.6
.8
-
54.0
786.0
1,442.8

610.2
53.6
69.6
34.7
50.3
32.9
41.9
16.9
19.1
28.3
4.0
22.1
159.6
149.8
1,293.0
149.8
15.8
134.0
8.6
142.6
11.4
131.2
-
-

31.3
38.6
8.8
13.0
18.1
7.4
32.2
149.4
730.8
270.0
460.8

(22)% (22)%
(43)% (30)%
(18)% (23)%
(45)% (30)%
(4)%
13%
(11)%
*
2%
(5)%
(14)% (14)%
(4)%
(51)% (44)%
7%

(2)%

3%

424.0
143.2
167.4 NM

(2)%

(26)% (17)%
(6)%
(19)%
15%
16%
2%
5%
16%
5%
(1)% (11)%
(6)%
(11)%
32% (28)%
(23)% (11)%

27.9
25.7
19.8
25.9
15.0
10.5
3.6

.4 NM
- NM

NM
NM

69.3
932.7
1,393.5

(20)% (17)%
(6)% (12)%
(5)%
(1)%

672.0
57.7
61.9
30.4
59.1
28.4
28.5
23.2
22.1
37.1
4.1
24.9

(8)%
(10)%
(2)%
7%
(8)%
(17)%
9%
6%
(12)%
*
1%
(5)%
(9)%
(46)%
(5)%
3%
(11)%
(8)%
(44)% (26)%

8%

*

(42)% (44)%

NM

189.8 NM
102.6
1,341.8

(40)%
(4)%
(27)% (11)%
56%
NM
33%
NM
39%
*
45%
NM
7% NM
NM

1%

51.7 NM
(21.2) NM
72.9 NM
(11.3) NM
61.6 NM
11.4
50.2 NM
108.0 NM
-

$ 213.3 $

$
$
$
$
$

9.6 $
0.91 $
0.90 $
0.91 $
0.90 $

23.8 $ (27.8) $ 131.2 $ (57.8) NM

7.6 $

7.0 $
0.10 $ (0.11) $
0.10 $ (0.11) $
0.10 $ (0.11) $
0.10 $ (0.11) $

6.0 $

2.8

26%

0.47 $ (0.20) NM
0.47 $ (0.20) NM
0.50 $ (0.25) NM
0.50 $ (0.25) NM

36%
NM
NM
NM
NM

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191

CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED YIELDS AND RATES (Unaudited)

(Fully taxable equivalent)
(Dollars in millions)

Assets:
Earning assets:
Loans, net of unearned income (a)
Loans held-for-sale
Investment securities:

U.S. treasuries
U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Other

Total investment securities

Capital markets securities inventory
Mortgage banking trading securities
Other earning assets:
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (b)
Interest-bearing cash

Total other earning assets

Total earning assets
Allowance for loan losses
Cash and due from banks
Capital markets receivables
Premises and equipment, net
Other assets

Total assets/Interest income

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:

Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits

Total interest-bearing core deposits
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more
Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Capital markets trading liabilities
Other short-term borrowings
Term borrowings

Total interest-bearing liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits
Capital markets payables
Other liabilities

Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interest

Total equity
Total liabilities and equity/Interest expense

Net interest income-tax equivalent basis/Yield
Fully taxable equivalent adjustment

Net interest income

Net interest spread
Effect of interest-free sources used to fund earning assets

Net interest margin

2014

Average
Balance

Interest Income/
Expense

Average
Yields/
Rates

$15,521.0
296.1

$580.5
11.2

27.0
3,316.0
17.7
191.9

3,552.6

1,111.1
6.4

28.8
651.0
658.2
1,338.0

$21,825.2
(243.9)
327.0
55.2
300.0
1,735.5

$23,999.0

$ 6,592.0
849.4
3,800.6

11,242.0
493.4
1,101.9
447.8
633.9
532.0
1,592.9

16,043.9
4,666.3
36.1
650.0

21,396.3
2,307.3
295.4

2,602.7
$23,999.0

-
85.1
0.5
8.1

93.7

32.1
0.6

0.2
(1.0)
1.5
0.7

$718.8

$718.8

$ 11.5
9.1
3.1

23.7
3.1
2.8
0.3
15.4
1.6
34.6

81.5

$ 81.5

$637.3
(9.6)

$627.7

3.74%
3.77

0.06
2.57
2.72
4.23

2.64

2.89
9.09

1.00
(0.15)
0.22
0.06

3.29

0.18%
1.07
0.08

0.21
0.63
0.25
0.08
2.43
0.30
2.17

0.51

2.92%

2.78%
0.14

2.92%

Yields and corresponding income amounts are adjusted to a FTE basis assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of 35 percent and, where applicable, state
income taxes.
Earning assets yields are expressed net of unearned income. Rates are expressed net of unamortized debenture cost for long-term debt. Net interest margin is
computed using total net interest income.

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2013
Interest
Income/
Expense

Average
Balance

Average
Yields/
Rates

Average
Balance

2012
Interest
Income/
Expense

Average
Yields/
Rates

Average
Balance
Growth
14/13

Average
Balance
Growth
14/12 (c)

$15,726.4
382.0

$606.9
13.0

3.86%
3.40

$16,205.4
416.6

$654.9
14.9

4.04%
3.58

-
74.4
0.1
9.3

83.8

33.4
1.6

0.2
(0.4)
1.2

1.0

739.7

0.08
2.56
0.59
4.19

2.64

2.71
10.25

1.00
(0.6)
0.22

0.08

3.40

41.5
2,901.2
15.3
222.4

3,180.4

1,233.1
15.5

24.7
658.2
551.7

1,234.6

21,772.0
(259.5)
345.9
78.3
304.4
2,168.6

0.1
88.6
0.2
9.6

98.5

33.7
2.3

0.2
0.3
1.2

1.7

806.0

0.30
3.10
1.17
4.30

3.13

2.67
10.62

1.01
0.04
0.22

0.14

3.63

42.2
2,862.8
17.8
222.6

3,145.4

1,261.1
21.9

22.7
586.2
565.5

1,174.4

22,224.8
(331.2)
344.3
103.6
310.1
2,401.7

$24,409.7

$739.7

$25,053.3

$806.0

$ 6,678.5
1,001.6
3,591.8

$ 14.8
15.9
3.7

0.22%
1.59
0.10

$ 6,403.7
1,101.2
3,414.1

11,271.9
558.9
1,263.8
487.9
665.1
299.3
1,944.7

16,491.6
4,509.4
51.6
827.2

21,879.8
2,234.6
295.3

2,529.9
$24,409.7

10,919.0
604.9
1,548.0
380.9
589.5
450.7
2,326.8

16,819.8
4,688.1
70.4
867.2

22,445.5
2,312.6
295.2

2,607.8
$25,053.3

34.4
5.6
3.2
0.7
13.6
0.9
36.3

94.7

0.31
1.01
0.25
0.14
2.05
0.27
1.87

0.57

$ 94.7

$645.0
(7.6)
$637.4

2.96%

2.83%
0.13

2.96%

$ 19.7
21.3
5.9

46.9
8.3
3.9
0.7
10.5
0.7
39.3

110.3

$110.3

$695.7
(7.0)
$688.7

0.31%
1.93
0.17

0.43
1.37
0.25
0.18
1.77
0.15
1.69

0.66

3.13%

2.97%
0.16

3.13%

* Amount less than one percent.
(a) Includes loans on nonaccrual status.
(b) 2014 and 2013 yields driven by negative market rates on reverse repurchase agreements.
(c) Compound annual growth rate.

(1)%
(22)%

(35)%
14%
16%
(14)%

12%

(10)%
(59)%

17%
(1)%
19%

8%

*
6%
(5)%
(30)%
(1)%
(20)%

(2)%

(1)%
(15)%
6%

*
(12)%
(13)%
(8)%
(5)%
78%
(18)%

(3)%
3%
(30)%
(21)%

(2)%
3%
*

3%
(2)%

(2)%
(16)%

(20)%
8%
*
(7)%

6%

(6)%
(46)%

13%
5%
8%

7%

(1)%
14%
(3)%
(27)%
(2)%
(15)%

(2)%

1%
(12)%
6%

1%
(10)%
(16)%
8%
4%
9%
(17)%

(2)%
*
(28)%
(13)%

(2)%
*
*

*
(2)%

FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION

193

Total Shareholder Return Performance Graph

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in any of our previous filings under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that might incorporate future filings
by reference, including this annual report in whole or in part, the following Total Shareholder Return
Performance Graph shall not be incorporated by reference into any such filings.

The following graph compares the yearly percentage change in our cumulative total shareholder return with returns
based on the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index and the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Regional Bank Index.

Total Shareholder Return
2009-2014

$250

$200

$150

$100

$50

$0

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

First Horizon National Corp

S&P 500 Index

KBW Regional Bank Index

First Horizon National Corp
S&P 500 Index
KBW Regional Bank Index

Source: SNL

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

$100.00
100.00
100.00

$ 93.50
115.06
122.43

$ 63.80
117.49
117.00

$ 79.38
136.30
133.84

$ 95.00
180.44
199.58

$112.55
205.14
207.12

The preceding graph assumes $100 is invested on December 31, 2009 and dividends are reinvested. For
purposes of this graph, the impact of stock dividends distributed by FHN in 2010 and 2011 have been excluded.
Returns are market-capitalization weighted.

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Corporate Officers
As of March 1, 2015

Clyde A. (cid:35)illings (cid:43)r.

David (cid:53). Popwell

Senior Vice President 

President – (cid:35)anking 

Assistant (cid:40)eneral Counsel and 

Corporate Secretary

Dane P. Smith

(cid:43)ohn M. Daniel

Corporate (cid:53)reasurer

Senior Vice President

(cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive Vice President

Chie(cid:71) Human (cid:51)esources O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

Susan L. Spring(cid:109)eld

(cid:43)e(cid:71)(cid:71) L. Fleming

Chie(cid:71) Credit O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

(cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive Vice President

(cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive Vice President

Chie(cid:71) Accounting O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

Charles (cid:53). (cid:53)uggle (cid:43)r.

(cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive Vice President

D. (cid:35)ryan (cid:43)ordan 

(cid:40)eneral Counsel

Chairman o(cid:71) the (cid:35)oard, 

President and Chie(cid:71) (cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

Youse(cid:71) A. Valine

Michael (cid:38). (cid:44)isber

Chie(cid:71) (cid:51)isk O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

(cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive Vice President

President – F(cid:53)N Financial

William C. Losch III

(cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive Vice President

Chie(cid:71) Financial O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

Board of Directors 
As of March 1, 2015

(cid:51)obert (cid:35). Carter

(cid:51). (cid:35)rad Martin

(cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive Vice President 

Chairman

Fed(cid:38)(cid:89) In(cid:71)ormation Services and

(cid:51)(cid:35)M Venture Co.

Chie(cid:71) In(cid:71)ormation O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer, Fed(cid:38)(cid:89) Corp.

Scott M. Niswonger

(cid:43)ohn C. Compton

Chairman and Founder

Partner

Landair (cid:53)ransport, Inc.

Clayton, Dubilier (cid:7) (cid:51)ice, LLC

Vicki (cid:51). Palmer

Mark A. (cid:38)mkes

(cid:51)etired Commissioner

President
(cid:53)he Palmer (cid:40)roup, LLC

Department o(cid:71) Finance and Administration

State o(cid:71) (cid:53)ennessee

Colin V. (cid:51)eed

Chairman o(cid:71) the (cid:35)oard and 

Corydon (cid:43). (cid:40)ilchrist

Chie(cid:71) (cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

Private Investor

(cid:51)yman Hospitality Properties, Inc. 

(cid:51)etired President and Chie(cid:71) (cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

(cid:51)etired President 

Vicky (cid:35). (cid:40)regg

Cecelia D. Stewart

(cid:35)lueCross (cid:35)lueShield o(cid:71) (cid:53)ennessee

(cid:54).S. Consumer and Commercial (cid:35)anking

D. (cid:35)ryan (cid:43)ordan 

Citigroup, Inc.

Chairman o(cid:71) the (cid:35)oard, President and  

Luke Yancy III

Chie(cid:71) (cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer

First Horizon National Corp.

President and Chie(cid:71) (cid:38)(cid:89)ecutive O(cid:71)(cid:109)cer
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