Stated maturity date of the mortgage loan receivable on real estate, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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The carrying amount of the outstanding balance due under the mortgage loan.

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Amount of the federal income tax basis of mortgage loans on real estate.

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The stated interest rate on the mortgage loan receivable or the weighted average interest rate on a group of loans.

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Description of the contractual payment terms of the loan receivable including whether principal and interest is payable at a level or varying amount over the life of the loan, the amount of any balloon payment required at maturity, and any prepayment penalties.

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Amount of principal due on loans that have been delinquent, which may exclude loans having interest delinquent for three months or less, as of the balance sheet date.

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Amount of prior lien on the real estate that secures the mortgage loan.

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