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Loss Reserves - Default Inventory Reconciliation (Details) - loan | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Primary Default Inventory [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning delinquent inventory | 32,898 | 46,556 | 50,282
New Notices | 54,239 | 54,448 | 68,268
Cures | (52,035) | (60,511) | (61,094)
Paid claims | (4,267) | (5,750) | (9,206)
Rescissions and denials | (168) | (267) | (357)
Other items removed from inventory | (639) | (1,578) | (1,337)
Ending delinquent inventory | 30,028 | 32,898 | 46,556

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- Definition The number of loans in the primary default inventory. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Deductions from the primary default inventory resulting from loans in default being brought current. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Additions to the primary default inventory resulting from new notices of defaulted loans. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Other deductions from the primary default inventory, including items removed for settlements + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Deductions from the primary default inventory resulting from claims being paid, including those charged to a deductible or captive. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Deductions from the primary default inventory resulting from rescissions and denials. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. + References No definition available. + Details
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