Note Guarantees (Changes in the Corporation's liability of estimated losses associated with customary respresentations and warranties related to loans sold by BPPR) (Detail) - Indemnification Guarantee - Banco Popular de Puerto Rico - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Guarantor Obligations
Balance as of beginning of period	$ 8,002	$ 14,044	$ 8,087	$ 15,959
Provision (reversal) for representations and warranties	2,695	(5,707)	2,801	(7,608)
Net charge-offs	5	(25)	(186)	(39)
Settlements paid	0	(2,250)	0	(2,250)
Balance as of end of period	$ 10,702	$ 6,062	$ 10,702	$ 6,062