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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Acitivity of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Trading - Interest rate swaps - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 495,500 | $ 345,500
Additions | 0 | 150,000
Settlement, Expiration or Exercise | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | $ 495,500 | $ 495,500

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