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Represents the investor's estimate, at acquisition, of the amount and timing of interest on cash flows expected to be collected.

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Fair value at acquisition of acquired loans not accounted for as debt securities with evidence of deterioration of credit quality.

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Amount of cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition of acquired loans not accounted for as debt securities with evidence of deterioration of credit quality.

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Amount of contractually required payments receivable at acquisition of acquired loans not accounted for as debt securities with evidence of deterioration of credit quality.

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