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Deposits – Restricted and Escrow Deposits – Mortgage - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract] |
Proceeds from return of various mortgage principal reserves/sinking funds | $ 48.9

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