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Allowance for Loan Losses - Recorded Investment, Unpaid Principal Balance and Related Allowance for TDR Loans (Details) - TDR Loans - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Recorded Investment | $ 1,550,600 | $ 1,612,896
Unpaid Principal Balance | 1,518,763 | 1,581,966
Allowance | $ 150,822 | $ 186,697

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