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Transfers of financial assets and servicing assets - Key economic assumptions used (Details) - Residential Mortgage | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
BPPR |  |
Assumption for Fair Value as of Balance Sheet Date of Assets or Liabilities that relate to Transferor's Continuing Involvement |  |
Prepayment speed | 7.60% | 7.00%
Weighted average life | 8 years 8 months 12 days | 9 years 6 months
Discount rate (annual rate) | 10.90% | 10.90%
PB |  |
Assumption for Fair Value as of Balance Sheet Date of Assets or Liabilities that relate to Transferor's Continuing Involvement |  |
Prepayment speed | 21.90% | 0.00%
Weighted average life | 3 years 7 months 6 days | 0 years
Discount rate (annual rate) | 10.50% | 0.00%

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