Note 15 - Mortgage Banking Activities - Activity in Mortgage Loans Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Balance, beginning of period:	$ 6,397	$ 9,323	$ 2,606	$ 8,614
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale	30,709	43,814	55,391	79,643
Loans held for sale acquired	0	0	0	3,559
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans held for sale	(30,567)	(43,504)	(51,673)	(82,275)
Net gain realized on sale of mortgage loans held for sale	530	412	745	504
Balance, end of period	$ 7,069	$ 10,045	$ 7,069	$ 10,045

Amount of loan receivable held-for-sale acquired through business acquisition.

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The proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale at fair value.

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The gains (losses) included in earnings that represent the difference between the sale price and the carrying value of loans made to finance real estate acquisitions. This element refers to the gain (loss) and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Amount, after valuation allowance, of financing receivable held for sale and not part of disposal group. Excludes loan covered under loss sharing agreement and loan classified as investment in debt security.

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Amount, after allowance for bad debt, of additions to loan receivables held-for-sale that are not part of a disposal group.

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