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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Loans in process | $ 1,009,937 | $ 879,484
Loans and Leases Receivable |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Loans in process | $ 1,669,658 | $ 1,278,829

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