Dividends from Subsidiaries - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Equity [Abstract]
Amount available for the declaration of dividends by subsidiary banks without prior approval of regulatory agencies	$ 170,730,000

Amount available for dividend distribution without approval from regulatory agencies.

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