Investment Securities, Proceeds from Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Proceeds from sales and calls of securities [Abstract]
Proceeds	$ 0	$ 1,855	$ 7,831	$ 104,750
Gains	0	3	143	248
Losses	$ 0	$ 0	$ 12	$ 534

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

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