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Amount before allowance of commercial loans issued to businesses to acquire, develop, construct, improve, or refinance land or building. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans covered under loss sharing agreements.

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The net amount paid or received by the reporting entity associated with purchase (sale or collection) of loans receivable arising from the financing of goods and services.

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The cash outflow for the purchase of loan receivable arising from the financing of goods and services.

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The cash inflow associated with the collection, including prepayments, of loans receivable issued for financing of goods and services.

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Advances on real estate loans receivable.

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Draws on existing loans.

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Investments in new loans.

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Loan payoffs.

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Loan Payoffs And Principal Payments On Loans Subtotal

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Principal payments on loans.

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