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SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS AND SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS AND SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS    
Gross repurchase agreements $ 995,000us-gaap_SecuritiesSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseGross $ 995,000us-gaap_SecuritiesSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseGross
Weighted average interest rates (as a percent) 3.70%ewbc_AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRateCustom 3.70%ewbc_AssetsSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseInterestRateCustom