Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans	$ 55,005	$ 60,201	$ 62,070
Interest on loans held for sale	767	275	232
Taxable investments	5,682	6,745	7,616
Tax-exempt investments	1,292	1,252	1,549
Federal funds sold	30	63	82
Interest bearing bank balances	146	179	143
Total interest income	62,922	68,715	71,692
Interest expense:
Deposits	8,627	13,501	18,809
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements	21	36	66
Other borrowings	1,704	1,979	3,024
Junior subordinated debt	1,177	1,335	1,992
Total interest expense	11,529	16,851	23,891
Net interest income	51,393	51,864	47,801
Provision for loan losses	8,520	9,720	9,220
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	42,873	42,144	38,581
Noninterest income:
Deposit account income	10,180	10,293	10,221
Mortgage banking income	5,304	1,821	1,581
Agency commission income	3,486	3,636	3,809
Trust and brokerage income	587	584	526
Bank owned life insurance income	696	638	667
Other income	2,017	2,464	1,865
Securities gains, net	557	2,769	2,255
Total investment other-than-temporary impairment losses	(8)	(368)	(435)
Portion of loss recognized in (reclassified from) other comprehensive income (before taxes)	(21)	(263)	32
Net investment impairment losses recognized	(29)	(631)	(403)
Total noninterest income	22,798	21,574	20,521
Noninterest expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits	26,887	28,469	27,303
Net occupancy expenses	3,554	3,935	3,937
Equipment expenses	1,726	1,871	2,382
Software and processing expenses	1,428	1,540	1,627
Telecommunication expenses	913	909	980
Marketing and business development expenses	1,071	1,139	1,014
Foreclosed property expenses	5,186	7,351	2,946
FDIC insurance assessments	1,911	2,426	3,261
Intangible asset amortization	427	427	426
Other expenses	13,175	10,267	10,614
Total noninterest expenses	56,278	58,334	54,490
Income before income taxes	9,393	5,384	4,612
Income tax expense	2,408	1,011	602
Net income	6,985	4,373	4,010
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(1)
Net income attributable to First M&F Corporation	6,985	4,373	4,011
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock	1,901	1,774	1,692
Add: Gain on exchange of preferred stock	0	0	12,867
Net income applicable to common stock	5,084	2,599	15,186
Net income allocated to common shareholders	$ 4,919	$ 2,584	$ 15,071
Earnings per share:
Basic (per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.28	$ 1.66
Diluted (per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.28	$ 1.66