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Note 6 - Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities - Reconciliation of Level 3 Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Balance | $ 1,026,424 | $ 417,098
Net revaluations of loans, interest and fees receivable, at fair value, included in earnings | (3,372) | (13,303)
Principal charge-offs, net of recoveries, included in earnings | (68,797) | (10,686)
Finance charge-offs, included in earnings | (32,511) | (3,630)
Purchases | 537,573 | 250,469
Settlements | (563,104) | (211,065)
Finance and fees, included in earnings | 194,567 | 52,551
Balance | 1,405,765 | 481,434
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] |  |
Balance | $ 314,985 | $ 0

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