Time Deposits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Scheduled maturities of time deposits of $100 thousand or more
Due in 2013	$ 67,967
Due in 2014	6,814
Due in 2015	9,654
Due in 2016	13,262
Due in 2017	7,085
Thereafter	2,841
Total	$ 107,623	$ 161,700

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