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Our estimate of current debt service coverage ratios are based on the latest available income information for these properties. Although we use the most recently available results of our multifamily borrowers, there is a lag in reporting, which ranges, as they prepare their results in the normal course of business.

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Represents the percentage of unpaid principal balance comprised of loans 30 to 59 days past due. Calculated based on the aggregate unpaid principal balance for the category indicated, divided by the respective book of business.

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Represents the percentage unpaid principal balance comprised of single-family loans greater than or equal to 90 days past due or multifamily loans greater than or equal to 60 days past due. Calculated based on the aggregate unpaid principal balance for the category indicated, divided by the respective book of business.

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Represents the percentage of loans that were seriously delinquent greater than 60 days. The percentage is calculated based on the unpaid principal balance of loans that were seriously delinquent divided by the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans for each category included in our guaranty book of business.

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Represents the percentage of loans with detailed loan level information available.

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Represents the percentage of unpaid principal balance of loans, by category.

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Represents the number of days past due required for a loan to be considered seriously delinquent.

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