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Loans (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Loans |  |  |
Assignments and Participations |  | $ 15,000 | $ 61,667
Gains (losses) | $ 0 | $ 21 | $ (625)

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