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For loans with remaining balance, the updated average consumer credit risk score. Consumer credit risk scores obtained from Fair Isaac Corporation.

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Reflects the net carrying amount of consumer loans and leases held in portfolio, after deducting deferred income, but before deducting the allowance for losses on consumer loans and leases.

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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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