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Allowance for Credit Losses - Accrued Interest Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Total Interest Receivable | $ 1,357,987 | $ 1,354,565
90 Days or Greater Past Due | 7,216 | 8,373
Allowance for Uncollectible Interest | 8,247 | 9,897
Accrued interest receivable not expected to be capitalized | 141,000 | 151,000
Accrued interest receivable expected to be capitalized reserved | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000
Loan delinquent 90 days or greater past due |  |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] |  |
Accrued interest receivable not expected to be capitalized | 6,700 | 7,700
Accrued interest receivable expected to be capitalized reserved | $ 500 | $ 600

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