Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 6,985	$ 4,373	$ 4,010
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale arising during the period, net of tax of $1,045, $1,728 and $159	1,761	2,901	267
Unrealized gains (losses) on other-than-temporarily impaired securities available for sale arising during the period, net of tax of $48, $43 and $54	79	(72)	(92)
Reclassification adjustment for gains on securities available for sale included in net income, net of tax of $208, $1,033 and $841	(349)	(1,736)	(1,414)
Reclassification adjustment for credit related other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities available for sale included in net income, net of tax of $11, $235 and $150	18	396	253
Unrealized gains (losses) net of settlements on cash flow hedge arising during the period, net of tax of $243, $989 and $305	(407)	(1,662)	512
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net actuarial losses arising during the period, net of tax of $86, $859 and $111	(142)	(1,445)	(187)
Amortization of prior service cost, net of tax of $0, $9 and $14	0	(16)	(23)
Amortization of actuarial loss, net of tax of $797, $367 and $330	1,339	617	554
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,299	(1,017)	(130)
Total comprehensive income	9,284	3,356	3,880
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(1)
Comprehensive income of First M&F Corp	$ 9,284	$ 3,356	$ 3,881