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The total amount of financing receivable which has deferred interest payments due to loan modification programs offered to financial institution customers affected by COVID-19.

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The total amount of financing receivable single payment loans which has deferred principal and interest payments due to loan modification programs offered to financial institution customers affected by COVID-19.

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Number of days past due when interest income on commercial and mortgage loans is discontinued unless the loans are well-secured and in process of collection.

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The number of unconsolidated business trusts formed to issue trust preferred securities.

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The percentage of employees working from home to total employees.

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