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Investment in Securities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax | $ 59,229 | $ 9,638
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allowance for Credit Loss | 24,900 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Purchased with Credit Deterioration, Allowance for Credit Loss at Acquisition Date | 2,600 |
Available-for-sale securities Realizes Losses - Write offs | (17,700) |
Catch-up premium amortization adjustment | (4,500) | (4,700)
OTTI charge on securities |  | 28,700
Long |  |
Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax | $ 55,429 | $ 9,007

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