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The estimated maximum amount of possible loss from the contingency.

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Commitments for Private Equity and Other Noninterest-bearing Investments

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Guarantee Of Trust Preferred Securities Issued By Affiliated Trusts

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Letters of credit, accrued liability for guarantees.

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Liability for guarantee-Reserve for unfunded lending commitments

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Liability for guarantees-defered commitment fees

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