Allowance for Credit Losses - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Change in allowance for credit losses	$ 80,820	$ (4,380)

Financing Receivable, Net Investment In Lease and Loans, Credit Loss, Expense (Reversal)

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