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Fair value measurements - Summary of Level 3 financial instruments (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Fair value measurements |  |
Fair value | $ 224 | $ 77
Fair value of property or collateral | Home equity line of credit |  |
Fair value measurements |  |
Fair value | $ 199 | $ 77
Appraised value, selling cost | 7.00% | 7.00%
Fair value of property or collateral | Residential land |  |
Fair value measurements |  |
Fair value | $ 25 |
Appraised value, selling cost | 7.00% |
Fair value of property or collateral | Real estate acquired in settlement of loans |  |
Fair value measurements |  |
Fair value |  | $ 186
Appraised value, selling cost |  | 7.00%

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