Investment Securities, Proceeds from Sales and Calls of Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Proceeds from Sales and Calls of Investment Securities [Abstract]
Gross proceeds	$ 160	$ 0
Gross gains	0	0
Gross losses	$ 0	$ 0

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

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