Guarantees (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Financial Guarantee Member

Credit Recourse Agreements Reserve Table [Text Block]

		March 31,
(In thousands)		2014		2013
Balance as of beginning of period	$	41,463	$	51,673
Provision for recourse liability		11,042		4,097
Net charge-offs / terminations		(6,697)		(7,787)
Balance as of end of period	$	45,808	$	47,983

		March 31,
(In thousands)		2014		2013
Balance as of beginning of period	$	41,463	$	51,673
Provision for recourse liability		11,042		4,097
Net charge-offs / terminations		(6,697)		(7,787)
Balance as of end of period	$	45,808	$	47,983

Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member] | Indemnification Guarantee Member

Schedule Of Guarantee Obligations [Table Text Block]

		March 31,
(In thousands)		2014		2013
Balance as of beginning of period	$	19,277	$	7,587
Additions for new sales		-		10,700
Net reversal of provision for representation and warranties		(1,064)		(290)
Net charge-offs / terminations		(1,389)		(394)
Balance as of end of period	$	16,824	$	17,603

		March 31,
(In thousands)		2014		2013
Balance as of beginning of period	$	19,277	$	7,587
Additions for new sales		-		10,700
Net reversal of provision for representation and warranties		(1,064)		(290)
Net charge-offs / terminations		(1,389)		(394)
Balance as of end of period	$	16,824	$	17,603