Investment Securities, Proceeds from Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Proceeds from sales and calls of securities [Abstract]
Proceeds	$ 0	$ 102,895
Gains	0	244
Losses	$ 0	$ 533

This item represents the gross profit realized on the sales and calls of debt or equity securities.

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