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The amount of decrease in loans and leases receivable in specified credit assessment category due to payoff of credit.

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The amount of decrease in loan due to upgrading a credit line to credit enhancement and satisfactory repayment history of financing receivables.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in loans and leases receivable due to relationship experiencing insufficient cash flows.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in loans and leases receivable due to repayment uncertainty.

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The number of loans downgraded in credit assessment category due to insufficient cash flows.

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Amount before allowance and after deduction of deferred interest and fees, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts, of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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