Investments - Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Investments (Details) - Low Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Investments [Member] $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment, book balance	$ 3,800
Investment, remaining commitments for additional capital contributions	200
Investment, tax credit	300
Investment, amortization expense	300
Investment, gain on sale of single fund property	$ 700

Amount of affordable housing tax credits and other tax benefits recognized.

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