Fair Value (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Details Narrative
Increase (decrease) in fair value of securities available for sale	$ (2,166)	$ 452
Tax benefit (expense) of increase in the fair value of securities available for sale	(844)	175
Write-down of noncovered foreclosed properties			$ 10,600
percentage reduction in carrying value			29.00%

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The percentage reduction in carrying value relating to the writedown of noncovered foreclosed properties.

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The amount of noncovered foreclosed properties written down.

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Amount of tax expense (benefit), after reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities, attributable to parent entity. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss.

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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss.

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