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Amount before allowance of commercial leases and leveraged lease transactions where the entity is long-term creditor. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of loans issued to build, improve or remodel a residential home. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of commercial loans issued to businesses to acquire, develop, construct, improve, or refinance land or building. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Land Development Loans, Loans receivable commercial construction and land development

No definition available.