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The reserve to cover probable credit losses related to loans and leases receivable and unfunded lending commitments as of the balance sheet date.

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Amount of other addition (reduction) in allowance reserve for credit loss.

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Amount of reduction of allowance reserve for credit loss arising from sale of loan and lease portfolios.

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Amount of loans and leases that have been written off from both loan receivables and allowance reserve for credit loss.

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Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount of expense related to loss from loan transactions.

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