Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Fair Value Election on Mortgage Servicing Rights Retained Earnings Adjustment, Tax	$ 396

Fair value election on mortgage servicing rights retained earnings adjustment, tax.

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