Changes in the Corporation's liability of estimated losses associated with customary respresentations and warranties related to loans sold by BPPR (Detail) (Indemnification Guarantee Member, Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Indemnification Guarantee Member | Banco Popular De Puerto Rico [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Balance as of beginning of period	$ 23,731	$ 17,603	$ 26,261	$ 7,587
Additions for new sales	0	3,047	0	13,747
Provision (reversal) for representations and warranties	(1,647)	415	(2,663)	125
Net charge-offs / terminations	(504)	(106)	(2,018)	(500)
Balance as of end of period	$ 21,580	$ 20,959	$ 21,580	$ 20,959