Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Real estate acquired in full or in partial settlement of loans, covered	$ 9,283	$ 16,555	$ 20,559
Real estate acquired in full or in partial settlement of loans, non-covered	$ 21,419	$ 29,260	$ 33,761

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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