CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loans held for sale, fair value	$ 138,301	$ 41,990
Loans, allowances	$ 14,648	$ 15,627
Preferred stock, no par value
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common stock, no par value
Common stock, shares authorized	85,000,000	85,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	16,658,296	12,273,003
Common stock, shares outstanding	16,658,296	12,273,003
Series A Convertible 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	155,000	155,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued		11,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding		11,000
Preferred Stock, liquidation preference		$ 100
Series B Convertible 8.4% Noncumulative Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	300,000	300,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued	112,000	112,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	112,000	112,000
Preferred Stock, liquidation preference	$ 100	$ 100
Series C 8.4% Noncumulative Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	300,000	300,000
Preferred Stock, liquidation preference	$ 100	$ 100