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Number of payment deferrals on loans receivable related to loan modification programs offered to financial institution customers affected by COVID-19.

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The percent voting power per share of limited liability units.

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The number of loan acquired.

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Percentage investment held by the managing member or general partner of the limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP).

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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Percentage of the Variable Interest Entity's (VIE) voting interest owned by (or beneficial interest in) the reporting entity (directly or indirectly).

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