Categories of commercial real estate loans.

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The time frame when revaluation can occur on delinquent loans depending on the underlying collateral and volatility of values.

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Valuations are obtained periodically once repayment is questionable and the loan has been deemed classified. Frequency of collateral valuation is generally 3 - 6 months depending on the collateral type.

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The percentage of the loan portfolio by segment.

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Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Loans (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Loans (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) Category	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	$ 614,095	$ 545,235	$ 515,002
Allowance for loan losses	(9,251)	(8,583)	(9,353)	$ (8,554)
Net deferred origination fees and costs	1,009	1,327
Loans, net	605,853	537,979
Commercial [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	136,095	120,751	110,644
Allowance for loan losses	$ (3,097)	(3,581)	(3,199)	(2,899)
Loan portfolio by segment	22.00%
Commercial [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
General frequency of collateral valuation	3 months
Commercial [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
General frequency of collateral valuation	6 months
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	$ 292,316	256,955	235,296
Allowance for loan losses	$ (3,343)	(1,825)	(2,290)	(1,723)
Categories of loans \| Category	2
Loan portfolio by segment	48.00%
Commercial Real Estate [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
General frequency of collateral valuation	3 months
Commercial Real Estate [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
General frequency of collateral valuation	6 months
Agriculture [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	$ 84,813	61,144	51,730
Allowance for loan losses	$ (1,060)	(580)	(557)	(915)
Loan portfolio by segment	14.00%
Agriculture [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
General frequency of collateral valuation	3 months
Agriculture [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
General frequency of collateral valuation	6 months
Residential Mortgage [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	$ 43,375	50,511	52,809
Allowance for loan losses	$ (739)	(1,181)	(1,216)	(1,148)
Loan portfolio by segment	7.00%
Residential Construction [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	$ 12,110	5,963	10,444
Allowance for loan losses	$ (334)	(161)	(441)	(724)
Loan portfolio by segment	2.00%
Residential Construction [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
General frequency of collateral valuation	3 months
Residential Construction [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
General frequency of collateral valuation	6 months
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	$ 45,386	49,911	54,079
Allowance for loan losses	$ (641)	$ (886)	$ (1,023)	$ (1,110)
Loan portfolio by segment	7.00%
Consumer [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Delinquent loans revaluation period	3 years
Consumer [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Delinquent loans revaluation period	12 years