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Leases (Balance Sheet Classification) (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Operating lease assets | $ 99,973
Total lease assets | 107,870
Operating lease liabilities | 108,083
Finance lease liabilities | 5,169
Total lease liabilities | 113,252
Operating lease right-of use assets |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Operating lease assets | 99,973
Premises and equipment |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Finance lease assets | 7,897
Operating lease liabilities |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Operating lease liabilities | 108,083
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Finance lease liabilities | $ 5,169

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