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Mortgage banking activities -subnote (Details) - GNMA $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Mortgage banking |
Loss for previously advanced interest on delinquent loans | $ (10.5)
Bulk loan repurchase |
Mortgage banking |
Repurchased Loans | $ 687.9

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