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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) | Sep. 30, 2023
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Number of VIEs | 8
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Number of VIEs | 7
Commercial Real Estate Properties [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Number of VIEs | 5

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