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Financing Agreements - Financing Agreements, at Fair Values - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Financing Agreement |  |
Financing Agreements [Line Items] |  |
Cash pledged as collateral | $ 40.3 | $ 32.1

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