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The amount of increase (decrease) in non accrual loans due to charge off of small business line of credit.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in charge offs due to commercial real estate loan transferred to other real estate owned.

No definition available.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in charge offs due to a partial write down of a non-accrual commercial relationship.

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The amount of decrease in loan due to upgrading a credit line to credit enhancement and satisfactory repayment history of financing receivables.

No definition available.

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The number of unrelated commercial relationships.

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The percentage of security provided by the SBA guarantee to the financing receivables.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in loans and leases receivable due to relationship experiencing cash flow and capital issues.

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Amount before allowance and after deduction of deferred interest and fees, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts, of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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