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FDIC loss-share asset and true-up payment obligation - FDIC loss share - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 22, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration |  |  |  |  |
OREO transfer to non-covered status |  |  |  | $ 0 |
Payment to the FDIC as a consideration for the termination of the loss share agreement. | $ 23,700 |  |  |  |
Carrying amount (fair value) |  | $ 171,000 |  |  |
FDIC loss-share asset net |  | 44,500 |  | 0 | $ 45,192
Gain from the FDIC termination agreement |  |  | $ 0 | 102,752 | $ 0
FDIC |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration |  |  |  |  |
Loss Sharing Agreement Allocation Percentage | 80.00% |  |  |  |
Non-covered loans | Mortgages |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration |  |  |  |  |
OREO transfer to non-covered status |  | 15,300 |  | $ 15,333 |
Loans transfer to non-covered status |  | $ 514,600 |  |  |
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration |  |  |  |  |
Loss Sharing Agreement Allocation Percentage | 80.00% |  |  |  |

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