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The restricted financing receivables component of consolidated restricted assets net of unearned finance income but before allowance for credit losses related to the entity's secured borrowings in securitized transactions.

No definition available.

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The accrued interest on borrowings related to secured borrowings in securitization transactions recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position.

No definition available.

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The short-term borrowings related to secured borrowings in securitization transactions recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position.

No definition available.

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The maximum remaining term of all restricted receivables related to the entity's securitization activities.

No definition available.

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The restricted other assets related to secured borrowings in securitization transactions recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position.

No definition available.

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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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Carrying amount of financial assets accounted for as secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position at the end of each period presented.

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Carrying amount of liabilities associated with financial assets accounted for as secured borrowings recognized in the transferor's statement of financial position at the end of each period presented.

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The reporting entity's maximum amount of exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

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-Publisher FASB

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The carrying amount of the liabilities in the reporting entity's statement of financial position that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).