Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gains (Losses) on Interest Rate Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Gain Loss On Fair Value Hedges Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to hedged loans			$ (6,083)	$ 291
Fair value hedge interest rate swaps \| Interest income \| Derivative - interest rate swap:
Gain Loss On Fair Value Hedges Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to derivative interest rate swaps	$ 676	$ 0	5,555	0
Fair value hedge interest rate swaps \| Interest income \| Hedged items - loans, brokered deposits and subordinated debt: \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Gain Loss On Fair Value Hedges Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to hedged loans	(702)	0	(5,626)	0
Fair value hedge interest rate swaps \| Interest expense \| Derivative - interest rate swap:
Gain Loss On Fair Value Hedges Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to derivative interest rate swaps	3,004	(3,790)	1,713	902
Fair value hedge interest rate swaps \| Interest expense \| Hedged items - loans, brokered deposits and subordinated debt: \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Gain Loss On Fair Value Hedges Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to hedged loans	$ (3,063)	$ 3,952	$ (1,680)	$ (820)