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Amount of fee received for commitment to originate or purchase financing receivable where likelihood of commitment being exercised is remote, to be recognized as service income.

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Amortized cost, after allowance for credit loss, of financing receivable. Excludes financing receivable covered under loss sharing agreement and net investment in lease.

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Fair value of an asset representing net future revenue from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues, in excess of future costs related to servicing arrangements.

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