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LEASE COMMITMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
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NOTE 28 – LEASE COMMITMENTS

As of December 31, 2017, certain premises are leased with terms expiring through the year 2050. The Corporation has the option to renew or extend certain leases beyond the original term. Some of these leases require the payment of insurance, increases in property taxes, and other incidental costs. As of December 31, 2017, the obligation under various leases is as follows:

Amount
(In thousands)
2018$11,428
201910,617
20209,693
20218,551
20226,686
2023 and later years45,419
Total$92,394

Rental expense for offices and premises included in occupancy and equipment expense was $11.7 million in 2017 (2016 - $11.3 million; 2015- $10.9 million).