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Significant group concentrations of credit risk (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
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 the reporting entity.

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