Deposits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Deposits:
Schedule of Maturities of Time Deposits	2022$ 406,3312023 70,9212024 30,9782025 10,5332026 9,939 $ 528,702

Tabular disclosure of maturities of time deposits.

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