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Analysis of Contractual Maturities of Outstanding Repurchase Agreements (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Amount |  |
Repurchase agreements | $ 1,500,000 | $ 1,500,000
Weighted Average Interest Rate |  |
Contractual Maturity Over 90 days, Weighted Average Interest Rate | 1.50% |
Contractual Maturity |  |
Amount |  |
2017 | $ 1,250,000 |
2018 | 250,000 |
Repurchase agreements | $ 1,500,000 |
Weighted Average Interest Rate |  |
2017 | 1.19% |
2018 | 3.06% |
Contractual Maturity Over 90 days, Weighted Average Interest Rate | 1.50% |

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