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Interest Receivable | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011
Interest Receivable [Abstract] |
Interest Receivable | INTEREST RECEIVABLE
September 30, | 2011 | 2010
| (In thousands)
Loans receivable | $ | 38,997 |  | $ | 37,349 |
Mortgage-backed securities | 11,293 |  | 9,159 |
Investment securities | 2,042 |  | 2,512 |
| $ | 52,332 |  | $ | 49,020 |

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