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Notes Receivable - Loans Receivable on Real Estate (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Balance at January 1 | $ 49,488 | $ 41,988
Additions: |  |
New mortgage loans | 0 | 6,802
Interest | 1,826 | 2,306
Accretion of discount | 269 | 773
Deductions: |  |
Collections of principal and interest | (32,004) | (7,090)
Balance at September 30 | $ 19,579 | $ 44,779

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- Definition The amount of accretion of discount recorded on mortgage loans on real estate during the reporting period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of the investment in a contractual right to receive money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset in the creditor's statement of financial position related to mortgage loans receivable. + References No definition available. + Details
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