Note 11 - Other Borrowings (Details) - Advances (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Advances [Abstract]
2014	4.33%
2014	$ 114
2015	4.30%
2015	616
2016	1.01%
2016	5,082
2017	3.95%
2017	85
2018	3.95%
2018	44
Total	1.49%
Total	$ 5,941

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Amount of borrowings as of the balance sheet date from the Federal Home Loan Bank, which are primarily used to cover shortages in the required reserve balance and liquidity shortages.

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The calculated weighted average interest rate for Federal Home Loan Bank advances for the period ended as of the Balance Sheet date.

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The weighted average interest rate applicable to the Federal Home Loan Bank advances which are due from four to five years of the Balance Sheet date.

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The weighted average interest rate applicable to the Federal Home Loan Bank advances which are due within one year of the Balance Sheet date.

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The weighted average interest rate applicable to the Federal Home Loan Bank advances which are due from one to two years of the Balance Sheet date.

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The weighted average interest rate applicable to the Federal Home Loan Bank advances which are due from three to four years of the Balance Sheet date.

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The weighted average interest rate applicable to the Federal Home Loan Bank advances which are due from two to three years of the Balance Sheet date.

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Amount of federal home loan bank advances maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of federal home loan bank advances maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of federal home loan bank advances maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of federal home loan bank advances maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of federal home loan bank advances maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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