Fair Value (Details 5) (Nonrecurring, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Impaired loans:
Recorded investment	$ 5,552	$ 5,080
Reserve	(301)	(472)
Net balance	5,251	4,608
Other real estate owned:
Recorded investment	33	145
Level 1
Impaired loans:
Recorded investment
Reserve
Net balance
Other real estate owned:
Recorded investment
Level 2
Impaired loans:
Recorded investment
Reserve
Net balance
Other real estate owned:
Recorded investment
Level 3
Impaired loans:
Recorded investment	5,552	5,080
Reserve	(301)	(472)
Net balance	5,251	4,608
Other real estate owned:
Recorded investment	$ 33	$ 145

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