Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unrealized gain (losses) on securities
Amortized Cost	$ 284,490	$ 179,368
Gross Unrealized Gains	6,456	5,471
Gross Unrealized Losses	165	17
Estimated Fair Value	290,781	184,822
U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Unrealized gain (losses) on securities
Amortized Cost	7,745	26,979
Gross Unrealized Gains	42	36
Gross Unrealized Losses		2
Estimated Fair Value	7,787	27,013
U.S. Government Agency and Sponsored Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Unrealized gain (losses) on securities
Amortized Cost	276,745	152,389
Gross Unrealized Gains	6,414	5,435
Gross Unrealized Losses	165	15
Estimated Fair Value	$ 282,994	$ 157,809

This item represents the aggregate fair value of investments in debt securities as of the balance sheet date and which are categorized as held-to-maturity.

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As of the balance sheet date, the excess of fair value over carrying value (amortized cost) of a debt security categorized as held-to-maturity, exclusive of dividend or interest income recognized but not yet received and exclusive of any write-downs for other-than-temporary impairment. Such item represents the gross unrecognized holding gain.

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As of the balance sheet date, the excess of carrying value (amortized cost) over fair value of a debt security categorized as held-to-maturity, exclusive of dividend or interest income recognized but not yet received and exclusive of any write-downs for other-than-temporary impairment. Such item represents the gross unrecognized holding loss.

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