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Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of accrued interest on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Number of investments in debt securities measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), in continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer, without an allowance for credit loss. Includes beneficial interest in securitized financial asset.

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Number of investments in debt securities measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), in continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months, without an allowance for credit loss. Includes beneficial interest in securitized financial asset.

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Amount of realized gain on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of cash inflow from sale of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Debt Securities Available-for-Sale - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) security instrument	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying value of securities available-for-sale	$ 522,100	$ 542,100
Gross proceeds on sales of securities	328,966	23,628	$ 79,255
Debt securities, available-for-sale, realized gain	1,500	350	514
Debt securities, available-for-sale, realized loss	0	23	0
Debt securities, trading, realized gain (loss)	1,700	$ 1,600	$ 2,000
Accrued interest receivable associated with debt securities available-for-sale	$ 2,500
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Less Than 12 Months \| REMIC \| Non-pass through certificates
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of debt securities, unrealized loss position less than 12 months \| security	28
GSE \| REMIC
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of debt securities, unrealized loss position less than 12 months \| instrument	1
GSE \| Continuous Unrealized Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer \| REMIC
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of debt securities, unrealized loss position longer than 12 months \| security	20
GSE \| Continuous Unrealized Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer \| REMIC \| Pass-through certificates
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of debt securities, unrealized loss position longer than 12 months \| security	15
GSE \| Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Less Than 12 Months \| REMIC \| Pass-through certificates
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of debt securities, unrealized loss position less than 12 months \| security	27
Municipal Bonds \| REMIC
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of debt securities, unrealized loss position less than 12 months \| instrument	21