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Basis of presentation and significant accounting policies

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- Definition

Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of other assets.

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-Topic 230
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The cash inflow associated with the deconsolidation of a previously consolidated subsidiary or the sale of investment in consolidated subsidiaries (generally greater than 50 percent).

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Amount of cash inflow from recovery of financing receivable, previously written off.

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) on other assets		$ 138		$ (1)	$ 13,633	$ 31
Fraud Activity [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Pre tax loss					$ 18,200
Recovery of noninterest expense			$ 143
SDN [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Proceeds from divestiture of interest in consolidated subsidiaries	$ 27,000
Net gain (loss) on other assets	$ 13,700