The maximum amount of performance earn-out under the asset acquisition

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The minimum amount of performance earn-out under the asset acquisition

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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the outstanding short-term borrowings under a revolving line of credit used by mortgage bankers to finance the origination or purchase of loans.

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	Jun. 03, 2024	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 01, 2024
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Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		3.50%
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Warehouse Facility [Member]
Warehouse Agreement Borrowings			$ 150,000
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Texas Auto Center Assets [Member]
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets	$ 7,500
Asset Acquisition Contingent Consideration Arrangements Range Of Outcomes Value Low	0
Asset Acquisition Contingent Consideration Arrangements Range Of Outcomes Value High	$ 15,000