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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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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, to be recognized as service income.

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Number of financing receivable contracts modified as troubled debt restructuring within previous 12 months, with subsequent payment default.

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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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