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Number of states the Bank has correspondent lenders in.

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Loan To Value Ratio For Securing Multi Family And Commercial Real Estate Loans Maximum

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Minimum percentage of loans within a package being evaluated for purchase that are reviewed for compliance with internal underwriting standards.

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Reflects the net amount of charge-offs during the period related to loans that were previously discharged under Chapter 7 bankruptcy that must be, in accordance with OCC regulations, evaluated for collateral value loss, even if they are current.

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Amount of other addition (reduction) in allowance reserve for credit loss.

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Amount of valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible that were individually evaluated for impairment.

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Reflects the carrying amount of loans deemed to be questionable as to collection on which no interest is continuing to be recognized.

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Amount after allowance and deduction of deferred interest and fees, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts, of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements and loans held for sale.

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