v3.19.3

Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Credit Quality Indicators (Details) | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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FICO Score, 600 or Less |  |
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] |  |
Financing receivable, percentage of loan portfolio per FICO Score | 5.60% | 3.70%
FICO Score, Between 600 and 700 |  |
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] |  |
Financing receivable, percentage of loan portfolio per FICO Score | 79.90% | 77.90%
FICO Score, 700 or Greater |  |
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] |  |
Financing receivable, percentage of loan portfolio per FICO Score | 14.50% | 18.40%

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