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Business Combinations (Acquisition Proforma Details) (Details) (Citizens Republic Bancorp, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Citizens Republic Bancorp
 
Business Acquisition, Pro-forma Information [Line Items]  
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue $ 1,096,960us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaRevenue
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Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) $ 196,744us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaNetIncomeLoss
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