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Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative assets, net of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized on the balance sheet.

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Amount of unrealized gain (loss) related to the increase or decrease in fair value of interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments, which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent that the cash flow hedge was determined to be effective.

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-Publisher FASB
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-Section 50
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Interest Rate Swap No. 2 [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, term of contract			5 years
Fair value of interest rate derivatives	$ (1,175)		$ (1,175)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate cash flow hedges	51	$ (47)	$ 45	$ (96)
Interest Rate Swap No. 1 [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, term of contract			10 years		10 years
Fair value of interest rate derivatives	(2,446)		$ (2,446)		$ (1,054)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate cash flow hedges	126	2	178	2
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate derivatives	(3,621)		(3,621)		$ (1,054)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate cash flow hedges	$ 177	$ (45)	$ 223	$ (94)