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Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount of allowance for loan and lease losses covered by loss sharing agreements.

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Aggregate gross carrying amount of loans and leases receivable covered by loss sharing agreements.

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Net carrying amount of loans and leases receivable covered by loss sharing agreements.

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