Loans (Schedule Of Small Business Administation Loans and Held For Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Loans [Abstract]
SBA loans, including deferred fees and costs	$ 266,433	$ 236,724
SBA loans included in held for sale	193,372	165,177
Total SBA loans	$ 459,805	$ 401,901

Small Business Administration Loans, Including Deferred Fees And Costs

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