Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Outstanding Financial Instruments Contract Amounts Represent Credit Risk

The following table summarizes outstanding contract amounts for off-balance sheet instruments that represent credit risk:

(In thousands)	At September 30, 2014		At December 31, 2013
Unused commitments to extend credit	$	4,390,764	$	4,127,089
Standby letters of credit	146,689		135,761
Commercial letters of credit	26,025		13,621
Total financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk	$	4,563,478	$	4,276,471

Reserve For Unfunded Credit Commitments

The following table provides activity details for the Company’s reserve for unfunded credit commitments:

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2014		2013		2014		2013
Balance, beginning of period	$	4,749	$	4,593	$	4,384	$	5,662
Provision (benefit)	273		64		638		(1,005		)
Balance, end of period	$	5,022	$	4,657	$	5,022	$	4,657