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Commitments and Contingencies (Guarantees Outstanding) (Details) - Loans Sold or Securitized With Recourse - Loans Sold or Securitized with Recourse - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Guarantor obligation, maximum potential future payment [Abstract] |  |
Expire in One Year or Less | $ 41 |
Expire After One Year Through Three Years | 589 |
Expire After Three Years Through Five Years | 208 |
Expire After Five Years | 23,762 |
Total | 24,600 | $ 26,198
Carrying Value | 33,973 | 37,145
Single Family Residential |  |
Guarantor obligation, maximum potential future payment [Abstract] |  |
Expire in One Year or Less | 41 |
Expire After One Year Through Three Years | 396 |
Expire After Three Years Through Five Years | 208 |
Expire After Five Years | 8,766 |
Total | 9,411 | 10,526
Carrying Value | 9,411 | 10,526
Multifamily residential |  |
Guarantor obligation, maximum potential future payment [Abstract] |  |
Expire in One Year or Less | 0 |
Expire After One Year Through Three Years | 193 |
Expire After Three Years Through Five Years | 0 |
Expire After Five Years | 14,996 |
Total | 15,189 | 15,672
Carrying Value | $ 24,562 | $ 26,619

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