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Note Related party transactions (Deposits with PRLP 2011 Holdings, LLC and PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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PRLP 2011 Holding, LLC |  |
Related Party Transaction |  |
Deposits | $ 1,258 | $ 2,566
PR Asset Portfolio 2013-1 International, LLC |  |
Related Party Transaction |  |
Deposits | $ 10,497 | $ 7,994

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