Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance

15. Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized pre-tax charges for loan losses related to mortgage loans sold of approximately $2,000, $2,700 and $2,400, respectively. Included in the Mortgage Banking segment’s “Accounts payable and other liabilities” line item on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets is a mortgage loan loss allowance equal to approximately $12,700 and $12,300 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.