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Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance [Abstract] |
Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance |
13. | Mortgage Loan Loss Allowance
During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded pre-tax charges for loan losses related to mortgage loans sold of approximately $5,100, $6,200 and $200, respectively. Included in the Mortgage Banking segment’s “Accounts payable and other liabilities” line item on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets is a mortgage loan loss allowance equal to approximately $12,850 and $8,200 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

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