Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Transfers of loans to foreclosed properties, covered	$ 6,186	$ 14,491
Transfers of loans to foreclosed properties, non-covered	$ 10,542	$ 7,569

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

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration