Notes Receivable - Notes Receivable Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Notes receivable activities
Advances under notes receivable	$ 8,531	$ 50
Principal payments received under notes receivable	(3,446)	(3,848)
Reclassified to lease incentives	(200)
Notes receivable reserve	48	(38)
Total	$ 4,837	$ (3,760)

The value of notes receivable reclassified into lease incentives

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of the amounts due from borrowers for outstanding secured or unsecured loans evidenced by a note.

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The cash outflow to acquire an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among myriad other features and characteristics.

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The cash inflow associated with principal collections from a borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation.

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Amount of expense related to estimated loss from loan and lease transactions.

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