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Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative.

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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payment on derivative.

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The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.

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