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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Activity of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges (Details) - Trading - Interest rate swaps - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 495,500	$ 495,500
Additions	0	0
Terminations	(495,500)	0
Ending balance	$ 0	$ 495,500

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Roll Forward]

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