Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Change in net unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale, tax effect	$ 183	$ 260
Preferred dividends declared, per preferred share (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%

Tax effect of the appreciation (loss) in the value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses.

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