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Significant group concentrations of credit risk (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Significant group concentrations of credit risk |
Percentage of benchmark loan to appraisal ratio in excess of which mortgage insurance is required | 80.00%

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- Definition Represents the minimum benchmark percentage of loan to appraisal ratio which mortgage insurance is required as per the policy of American Savings Bank. + References No definition available. + Details
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