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Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Other term debt: |  |
Capital lease obligations due in monthly installments through 2014 | $ 1,613 | $ 1,751
Mortgage Banking: |  |
Master repurchase agreement | $ 0 | $ 90,338

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