Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Commitments And Contingencies - Litigation (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk
1 year of less	$ 162,153
More than 1 year but less than 3 years	179,786
3 years or more but less than 5 years	99,475
5 years or more	75,576
Total	516,990
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk
1 year of less	158,446
More than 1 year but less than 3 years	179,717
3 years or more but less than 5 years	99,475
5 years or more	75,576
Total	513,214
Unused lines of Credit [Member]
Financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk
1 year of less	3,707
More than 1 year but less than 3 years	69
Total	$ 3,776

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