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This includes the name of each counterparty or group of related counterparties, the amount at risk with each, and the weighted average maturity of the repurchase agreements with each. The amount at risk under repurchase agreements is defined as the difference between (a) the amount loaned to the Company through repurchase agreements and repurchase agreements underlying Linked Transactions, including interest payable, and (b) the cash and the fair value of the securities pledged by the Company as collateral and MBS underlying Linked Transactions, including accrued interest receivable on such securities. 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(1) For Agency MBS, this reflects net premium amortization and discount accretion based on actual prepayment activity. (2) For Non-Agency MBS, this is the difference between the net income calculated using the net yield, which is based on management's estimates of future cash flows, less the current coupon yield. 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This item may also include dates pertaining to declaration, recording and payment of dividends on preferred stock, the amount of dividends declared or paid in aggregate as well as for each share. 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