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Valuation allowance on covered loans and allowance on covered loan advances on acquired loans subsequent to acquisition.

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Loans Receivable Commercial Residential Development

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Gross amount under revolving lines of credit outstanding extended to a homeowner and collateralized by the equity in the home. Such lines of credit are generally subordinated to the homeowner's mortgage loan or loans. Loan proceeds are generally unrestricted as to use by the borrower.

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The gross carrying amount of mortgage loans to individuals. This item excludes subordinated loans such as home equity lines of credit.

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The gross amount of other loans and leases to individuals not otherwise specified in the existing taxonomy.

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Reflects the aggregate gross carrying amount of all categories of loans and leases held in portfolio, prior to deducting deferred income and the allowance for losses on loans and leases.

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Reflects the gross carrying amount of unpaid loans that had been issued to businesses to construct a facility. Acquisition, development and construction (ADC) loans are generally issued sequentially and the net proceeds of the latest debt is used by the borrower to pay off the preceding loan. A construction loan ( in the form of a promissory note) is generally expected to be paid off with the net proceeds from permanent financing.

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