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Note Related party transactions (Related party transactions with affiliated company - Additional Information) (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party With Investment Companies |  |  |
Related Party Transaction |  |  |
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity | $ 330,000,000 |  | $ 330,000,000
Administrative Fees | 1,500,000 | $ 1,700,000 |
Waived Fees | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 |
Credit Facilities Terms | The aggregate sum of all outstanding balances under all credit facilities that may be made available by BPPR, from time to time, to those investment companies for which BPPR acts as investment advisor or co-investment advisor, shall never exceed the lesser of $200 million or 10% of BPPR’s capital. |  |
Reliable Financial Services |  |  |
Related Party Transaction |  |  |
Sublease Expense | $ 400,000 |  |

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- Definition The aggregate sum of all outstanding balances under all credit facilities that may be made available by BPPR, from time to time, to those Puerto Rico investment companies for which BPPR acts as investment advisor or co investment advisor, shall never exceed the lesser of $200 million or 10% of BPPRs capital. + References No definition available. + Details
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