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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents the amount shown on an entity's books for investments in Corporate debt investment securities.

No definition available.

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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This element represents the fair value of foreclosed assets categorized as other which are not in and of themselves material enough to require separate disclosure.

No definition available.

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No definition available.

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No definition available.

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No definition available.

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No definition available.

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Fair value of all derivatives designated as interest rate fair value hedging instruments.

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