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The company's business consists primarily of attracting savings deposits from the general public and investing these funds in loans secured by first mortgage liens on single-family dwellings, including loans for the construction of such dwellings, and loans on multi-family dwellings. The company also originates other types of loans for its portfolio and invests in certain United States government and agency obligations and other investments. Indices:Russell ####, Russell ####, S&amp;P ### ...

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