Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Period Look-back, Quarters	12
Period Look-back, Extended, Quarters	24

Represents the number of quarters for the extended look-back period for the critical accounting policy related to allowance and provision for loan losses.

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