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Total amount of interest capitalized on mortgage loans on real estate during the reporting period.

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The amount of discount accretion and premium amortization on mortgage loans on real estate during the reporting period.

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Total carrying amount of mortgage loans related to the allowance for loan losses as of the balance sheet date.

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The carrying amount of mortgage loans that were transferred in from or out to other asset classifications during the period.

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Represents the unrealized foreign currency measurement gain or loss on mortgage loans.

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Amount of increase (decrease) of allowance reserve for credit loss.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Total carrying amount of mortgage loans as of the balance sheet date.

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The amount of principal collected on mortgage loans on real estate during the reporting period.

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The carrying amount of mortgage loans on real estate that were sold during the reporting period.

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Total amount of new mortgage loans on real estate during the reporting period.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Amount of expense related to estimated loss from loan and lease transactions.

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