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Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships, Tax Credit and Other Investments, Net and Variable Interest Entities - Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Assets |  |
Investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, net | $ 419,785 | $ 413,253
Total investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, tax credit and other investments, net | 485,251 | 350,003
Total | 905,036 | 763,256
Liabilities - Unfunded Commitments |  |
Investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, net | 251,746 | 266,654
Investments in tax credit and other investments, net | 298,990 | 185,797
Total | $ 550,736 | $ 452,451

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- Definition Represents the net amount of investments in the projects, excluding affordable housing projects, that qualify for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credits or other types of tax credits. + References No definition available. + Details
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