Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Real estate acquired in full or in partial settlement of loans, covered	$ 6,832	$ 13,393
Real estate acquired in full or in partial settlement of loans, non-covered	$ 16,190	$ 22,888

Represents the amount of real estate acquired in full or in partial settlement of loans, which are not covered in noncash transaction.

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