Derivative net asset (liability) position, aggregate fair value.

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- Definition

Fair value as of the balance sheet date of derivative instrument not designated as hedging instrument and classified as a liability.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4B
-Subparagraph (c)(2)
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=125515794&loc=SL5624163-113959

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- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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- Definition

Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative assets, net of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized on the balance sheet.

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Liability derivatives	$ 168,037,000	$ 18,816,000
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair values of counterparty interest rate swaps	0
Net asset and liability position, aggregate fair value	38,800,000	5,900,000
Liability derivatives	167,960,000	$ 17,913,000
Visa Class B Restricted Securities
Derivative [Line Items]
Liability derivatives	$ 0		$ 0