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INVESTMENTS IN QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, TAX CREDIT AND OTHER INVESTMENTS, NET (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015
INVESTMENTS IN QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS, TAX CREDIT AND OTHER INVESTMENTS, NET |  |  |
Investments in tax credit and other investments | $ 170,400 |  | $ 187,200
Total unfunded commitments for investments in tax credit and other investments | 105,700 |  | $ 113,200
Noninterest expense — amortization of tax credit and other investments | $ 14,155 | $ 6,299 |

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