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BORROWED FUNDS - Summary of Maturities of FHLB (Details) - Fixed rate advances $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Principal |
2018 | $ 914,874
2019 | 150,080
2020 | 53,737
2021 | 216
2022 and beyond | 6,953
Total FHLB advances | $ 1,125,860
Weighted Average |
Weighted Average Rate (as a percent) |
2018 | 1.88%
2019 | 1.64%
2020 | 2.04%
2021 | 2.96%
2022 and beyond | 2.64%
Total FHLB advances | 1.86%

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