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Ratio with notes receivable gross by loan to value ratio in numerator and total notes receivable gross in the denominator. See NotesReceivableGross for definition of notes receivable gross.

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Ratio with notes receivable gross by performance status in numerator and total notes receivable gross in the denominator. See NotesReceivableGross for definition of notes receivable gross.

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Fair value portion of an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the holder a definite sum of money at a future date.

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Amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. Excludes amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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