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Loans Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses (Allowance for Credit Losses Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses |  |  |
Financing receivable and off balance sheet credit loss allowance | $ 569,100 | $ 653,600 |
Decrease in allowance for credit losses | $ (84,500) |  |
Decrease in allowance for credit losses, percent | 13.00% |  |
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses | $ (35,000) | $ 210,653 | $ 98,685
Commercial and Consumer Portfolio Segment |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses |  |  |
Decrease in allowance for loan losses | (78,400) |  |
Decrease in allowance for unfunded credit commitments | $ (6,100) |  |

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