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Note 5 - Investments in Affordable Housing and Alternative Energy Partnerships - Investments in Affordable Housing and Alternative Energy Partnerships (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Investments in affordable housing partnerships, net | $ 287,517 | $ 279,981
Other borrowings for affordable housing limited partnerships | 23,145 | 23,714
Investments in affordable housing and alternative energy partnerships, unfunded commitments | 107,652 | 103,060
Investments in alternative energy tax credit partnerships, net | $ 11,694 | $ 29,035

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