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Represents the amount of loan commitments of the entity.

No definition available.

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Represents the number of commitments to provide loans and line of credit with certain operators.

No definition available.

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Represents the amount of open loan commitments as of the balance sheet date.

No definition available.

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Interest rate stated in the notes receivable agreement.

No definition available.

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Represents the weighted average interest rate for notes receivable.

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Represents the amount of outstanding balance of the pre-development loan that was reclassified to real estate under development during the period.

No definition available.

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of the amounts due from borrowers for outstanding secured or unsecured loans evidenced by a note.

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The cash outflow to acquire an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among myriad other features and characteristics.

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The cash inflow associated with principal collections from a borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation.

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