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The number of financing receivables greater than 30 days past due that have been modified by troubled debt restructurings and that have been placed in the TDR status in the previous 12 months.

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The number of loans classified as troubled debt restructurings that are involved in bankruptcy as of the balance sheet date.

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The number of loans classified as troubled debt restructurings that were on non-accrual status as of the balance sheet date.

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Financing receivables that are greater than 30 days past due.

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Loans classified as troubled debt restructurings that are involved in foreclosure as of the balance sheet date.

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Reflects the break down of the gross carrying amount of all categories of loans and leases held in the portfolio, after deducting deferred income, but before deducting the allowance for losses on loans and leases as a percentage of total portfolio.

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Amount of the collateral pledged in support of federal home loan bank advances outstanding.

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Amount of fee received for commitment to originate or purchase financing receivable where likelihood of commitment being exercised is remote. Excludes financing receivable covered under loss sharing agreement.

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The aggregate interest and fee income generated by: (1) loans the Entity has positive intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff, including commercial and consumer loans, whether domestic or foreign, which may consist of: (a) industrial and agricultural; (b) real estate; and (c) real estate construction loans; (d) trade financing; (e) lease financing; (f) home equity lines-of-credit; (g) automobile and other vehicle loans; and (h) credit card and other revolving-type loans and (2) loans and leases held-for-sale which may include mortgage loans, direct financing, and sales-type leases.

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Recorded investment of consumer mortgage loan receivables secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process.

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Amount of deferred fees paid by borrowers and unamortized costs incurred to originate loans and leases, unamortized loan commitments and loan syndication fees, and premiums over or discounts from face amounts of loans that are being amortized into income as an adjustment to yield. Excludes amounts for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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