Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Off Balance Sheet Commitments [Abstract]
Reserve for unfunded loan commitments	$ 2,100	$ 2,100
Remaining commitments to LIHTC	$ 17,500	19,700
Minimum [Member]
Off Balance Sheet Commitments [Abstract]
Off balance sheet risks maturity period	1 month
Maximum [Member]
Off Balance Sheet Commitments [Abstract]
Off balance sheet risks maturity period	60 months
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Off Balance Sheet Commitments [Abstract]
Off-balance sheet risks, amount, liability	$ 1,156,479	1,141,036
Unsecured commitments	19,816	20,401
Stand-by Letters of Credit [Member]
Off Balance Sheet Commitments [Abstract]
Off-balance sheet risks, amount, liability	16,802	17,138
Unsecured commitments	$ 7,970	$ 7,954

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Maturity period of letters of credit, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The commitments to fund investments in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC).

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The amount reserve for unfunded loan commitments.

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The fair value of financial liabilities, which are not recognized in the financial statements (off-balance sheet) because they fail to meet some other criterion for recognition.

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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer).

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