Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Transfers of loans to foreclosed properties, covered	$ 19,146	$ 33,697
Transfers of loans to foreclosed properties, non-covered	$ 21,185	$ 19,801

Represents the value of loans transferred to foreclosed properties, which are not covered in noncash transactions.

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Balance Type:	credit
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