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Debt - Summary of Collateral Covenants and Cross Default Provisions (Details) - Line of Credit $ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Credit Agreement |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Unrestricted liquidity required for credit agreement | $ 2.0
Minimum ratio of appraised value of collateral for Credit Agreement | 1.6
2026 Notes and 2029 Notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Additional interest required if minimum ratio is not met, percent | 2.00%
Minimum ratio of appraised value of collateral for Credit Agreement | 1.6

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