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Fair Value Fair Value (Details 2) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Cap |
Derivative instruments and Hedging Activities |
Notional amount | $ 589,470
Derivative weighted average interest rate | 3.30%
Derivative, average cap interest rate | 6.60%
Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Cap |
Derivative instruments and Hedging Activities |
Notional amount | $ 34,378
Derivative weighted average interest rate | 4.80%
Derivative, average cap interest rate | 5.90%
Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Swap |
Derivative instruments and Hedging Activities |
Notional amount | $ 0

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