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Allowance for Credit Losses - Amortized Cost Basis of Financing Receivables that Subsequently Defaulted (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Threshold period for payment default | 60 days
Modified Loans | $ 290
Payment Default | 287
Private Education Loans |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Modified Loans | 290
Payment Default | $ 287

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