The purchase price of the portfolio of consumer loans.

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The amount of the purchase price of the portfolio of consumer loans financed via the issuance of asset-backed notes.

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Gain (Loss) On Consumer Loan Investment

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The number of personal unsecured loans and personal homeowner loans included within the portfolio co-invested in by Newcastle.

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The percentage of par at which notes were sold.

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The percentage of the portfolio of consumer loans acquired by co-investors.

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The unpaid principal balance of underlying loans.

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Amount after allowance and deduction of deferred interest and fees, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts, of consumer loans, including, but not limited to, mortgage, home equity, vehicles, credit card, installment, and lease financing. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to an equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence.

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This is the principal amount outstanding for securitized loans only (across all types of loans).

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The cash inflow from the securitization of receivables for loans to consumers. Securitization is the structured process whereby interests in loans and other receivables are packaged, underwritten, and sold in the form of asset-backed securities.

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