Post-modification balance of TDRs Listed by type of Modification(Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality [Abstract]
Extended maturity	$ 3,441	$ 3,582	$ 5,867
Adjusted interest rate	727	0	2,182
Combination rate & maturity	2,640	8,917	5,007
Court ordered concession	837	690	3,084
Total	$ 7,645	$ 13,189	$ 16,140

Post-modification balance of troubled debt restructurings by adjusted interest rate.

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Financing receivable modifications post modification recorded investment combination of rate and maturity.

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Financing Receivable Modifications Post Modification Recorded Investment Court Ordered Concession

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Post-modification balance of troubled debt restructurings by extended maturity.

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Financing receivable modifications post modification recorded investments.

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