Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality (Post-Modification balance of TDRs Listed by Type of Modifications) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Post modification balance of Troubled Debt Restructuring
EXTENDED MATURITY	$ 1,195	$ 642
COMBINATION RATE & MATURITY	238	114
COURT ORDERED CONCESSION	0	30
TOTAL	$ 1,433	$ 786

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

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