FDIC Loss-Share Indemnification Asset (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
FDIC Loss-Share Indemnification Asset [Abstract]
PercentageofEligibleLossesCovered	80.00%
PercentageofEligibleRecoveriesCovered	80.00%
Changes in FDIC Loss Share Indemnification Asset [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 44,153
Changes in expected cash flows from initial estimates on:
Loans	271
OREO	3,516
Reimbursable expenses	2,016
Accretion	600
Reimbursements received from the FDIC	(19,858)
Ending balance	$ 30,698

Additional losses on other real estate owned.

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Percentage of eligible losses covered under loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC

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Percentage of eligible recoveries covered under loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC

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Reimbursable expenses receivable from FDIC.

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Carrying amount of receivable assets originating from the indemnification agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in which the FDIC is to partially cover losses.

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Increases to the indemnification asset due to accretion of the loan discount relating to loss sharing agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

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Amount of increases to the indemnification asset due to additional estimated losses assumed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), relating to loss sharing agreements with the FDIC.

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Amount of decreases to the indemnification asset due to cash payments received relating to loss sharing agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

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