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Bank segment (HEI only) Changes in the Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for loan losses: |  |  |
Valuation allowance, balance at the beginning of the period | $ 40,116 | $ 41,985 | $ 37,906
Provision for loan losses | 6,126 | 1,507 | 12,883
Charge-offs | 624 | 3,376 | 8,804
Valuation allowance, balance at the end of the period | $ 45,618 | $ 40,116 | $ 41,985
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding (as a percent) | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.24%
Real estate loans |  |  |
Allowance for loan losses: |  |  |
Charge-offs | $ (1,137) | $ (678) | $ 3,828
Other loans |  |  |
Allowance for loan losses: |  |  |
Charge-offs | $ 1,761 | $ 4,054 | $ 4,976

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- Definition Reduction to the allowance for credit losses related to financing receivables deemed uncollectible net of recoveries. + References No definition available. + Details
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