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Background and Business Description Tier 2 Notes (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 12, 2018 USD ($)
Tier 2 Notes	$ 240,000
Tier 2 Note Security in RMBS Litigation Settlement Proceeds	$ 1,600,000

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