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NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
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NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED | NOTE 9—NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had OREO properties with a combined carrying value of $18.9 million and $32.9 million, respectively. Approximately 30% and 68% of the carrying value of OREO properties as of December 31, 2013 were located in California and Nevada, respectively. During 2013, the Company foreclosed on properties with an aggregate carrying value of $9.4 million as of the foreclosure date. Additionally, the Company recorded $1.4 million in write-downs. During this period, the Company also sold 35 OREO properties for total proceeds of $25.5 million resulting in a total net gain on sale of $3.5 million. In comparison, during 2012, the Company foreclosed on properties with an aggregate carrying value of $40.6 million as of the foreclosure date. Additionally, the Company recorded $5.1 million in write-downs. During this period, the Company also sold 47 OREO properties for total proceeds of $34.1 million resulting in a total net gain on sale of $232 thousand and recoveries totaling $2.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company sold 51 OREO properties for total proceeds of $26.6 million for a net loss on sale of $151 thousand and charges against the allowance for loan losses totaling $780 thousand.

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