Commitments (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments to extend credit:
Fixed rate	$ 20,430	$ 14,439
Variable rate	62,079	53,275
Standby letters of credit	$ 679	$ 670

Commitments to extend credit standby letters of credit.

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