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Interest Receivable | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract] |
Interest Receivable | INTEREST RECEIVABLE
September 30, | 2014 | 2013
| (In thousands)
Loans receivable | $ | 40,986 |  | $ | 41,043 |
Mortgage-backed securities | 7,427 |  | 6,428 |
Investment securities | 3,624 |  | 1,747 |
| $ | 52,037 |  | $ | 49,218 |

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