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Leases (Balance Sheet Classification) (Details) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
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Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Operating lease assets | $ 109,032
Total lease assets | 117,176
Present value of lease liabilities | 117,448
Finance lease liabilities | 5,540
Total lease liabilities | 122,988
Operating lease right-of use assets |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Operating lease assets | 109,032
Premises and equipment |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Finance lease assets | 8,144
Operating lease liabilities |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Present value of lease liabilities | 117,448
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Finance lease liabilities | $ 5,540

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