Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Real estate acquired in full or in partial settlement of loans, covered	$ 2,151	$ 2,423
Real estate acquired in full or in partial settlement of loans, non-covered	$ 2,124	$ 4,113

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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