Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Impaired loans	$ 1,846	$ 570
Impaired loans, valuation allowances	405	494
Impaired loans, charge-offs	1,262	870
Foreclosed real estate	2,003	1,630
Foreclosed real estate, valuation allowances	981	891
Foreclosed real estate, write-downs	34
Mortgage servicing rights asset	$ 0	209
Mortgage service rights, valuation allowance		$ 3

The fair value of foreclosed real estate with a valuation allowance or write-down as of the balance sheet date.

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- Definition

Impaired Financing Receivable Charge Offs

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The fair value of impaired loans with a valuation allowance or charge-off as of the balance sheet date.

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Amount of allowance for credit losses related to recorded investment.

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The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value.

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For each period for which an income statement is required, disclosure of the changes in the allowance, including balances at end of period.

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Fair value of an asset representing net future revenue from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues, in excess of future costs related to servicing arrangements.

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Reflects the estimated amount of impairment as of the balance sheet date of recognized servicing assets that are being amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income or loss.

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