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Number of days past due for all classes of loans where borrower filed bankruptcy, the collateral is recognized for partial or full charge-off.

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Number of days until scheduled to sell at sheriff sale for all classes of loans collateral evaluated for partial or full charge-off

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Amount of valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible that were individually evaluated for impairment.

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Amount of increase in term loan from conversion of revolving financing receivable.

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