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Bank segment - Troubled debt restructuring - narrative (Details) (Land loans) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015
Troubled debt restructurings |
Period of interest-only monthly payment term loan | 3 years
Maximum |
Troubled debt restructurings |
Extension of maturity date | 5 years

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- Definition Represents the extension of maturity period of troubled debt under the troubled debt restructuring plan. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the period of interest-only monthly payment term loan under the troubled debt restructuring plan. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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