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Transfers of financial assets and servicing assets - Key economic assumptions used (Details) - Residential Mortgage | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
BPPR |  |
Assumption for Fair Value as of Balance Sheet Date of Assets or Liabilities that relate to Transferor's Continuing Involvement |  |
Prepayment speed | 8.80% | 5.90%
Weighted average life | 7 years 2 months 12 days | 9 years 9 months 18 days
Discount rate (annual rate) | 10.50% | 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 | 21.40% | 0.00%
Weighted average life | 3 years 6 months | 0 years
Discount rate (annual rate) | 11.00% | 0.00%

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