Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Transfers of loans to foreclosed properties, covered	$ 16,002	$ 11,587
Transfers of loans to foreclosed properties, non-covered	$ 8,696	$ 11,684

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