Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Assumptions Used To Determine Fair Value (Details)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Cumulative probability of earning maximum rate until maturity	0.00%	0.00%
Cumulative probability of principle returned prior to maturity	95.30%	95.60%
Cumulative probability of default at some future point	4.70%	4.40%

Percentage of cumulative probability of principle returned prior to maturity

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