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Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation asset transfers out of level3 to loans held for sale at fair value.

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Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation asset transfers out of level3 to other assets.

No definition available.

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Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation asset transfers out of level3 to receivables.

No definition available.

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Amount of assets recognized in connection with acquisition measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

No definition available.

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Represents the consolidated amount of the mortgage backed securitization trusts classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

No definition available.

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Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights accounted for as financing.

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-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --

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This represents the value of mortgage servicing rights transferred to transferee upon receipt of third party consents.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income from asset measured at fair value on recurring basis using unobservable input (level 3).

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Amount of issuances of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Amount of purchases of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Amount of purchases, (sales), issuances and (settlements) of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Amount of sale of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Amount of settlement of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Amount of transfer of financial instrument classified as an asset into (out of) level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Fair value of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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The difference between the book value and the sale price of options, swaps, futures, forward contracts, and other derivative instruments. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings.

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