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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]      
Counsel Fees and Expenses $ 450,000hfwa_CounselFeesandExpenses    
Rental expense $ 3,400,000us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense $ 2,300,000us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense $ 1,900,000us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
Minimum      
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]      
Leases renewal option term 2 years    
Maximum      
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]      
Leases renewal option term 10 years