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Loans Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses- Loan Purchases, Sales And Transfers Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Commercial and industrial (“C&I”) |  |
LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES |  |
Loans held-for-sale | $ 6.9 | $ 25.6

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