Other Intangible Assets (Carrying and Fair Value of MSRs) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net carrying value, fair value of MSRs and loans Corporation servicing for others
Total other intangible assets	$ 13,424	$ 15,388
Loans serviced for others that have servicing rights capitalized	886,730	906,314
Mortgage servicing rights [Member]
Net carrying value, fair value of MSRs and loans Corporation servicing for others
Total other intangible assets	3,423	3,478	3,593
Fair value of MSRs	$ 6,878	$ 4,716

Loans serviced for others that have servicing rights capitalized.

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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

+ References

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-Publisher FASB

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-Topic 350

-SubTopic 30

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Fair value of an asset representing net future revenue from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues, in excess of future costs related to servicing arrangements.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 860

-SubTopic 50

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