Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Detail) (Maximum [Member])	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Equity, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Estimated costs	6.00%

Loans measured for impairment based on fair value of underlying collateral estimated costs.

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