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Description of Business (Percentage of Consumer Loans Assigned with FICO Score of Less Than 650 or No FICO Score) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Percentage Of Contracts With FICO Score Lower Than 650 Or No FICO Score [Member] |  |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Percentage Of Contracts | 95.60% | 95.70% | 96.10% | 96.20%

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