Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses - Components of net investment in leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net Investment in Leases
Minimum future lease payments receivable	$ 49,723	$ 39,962
Estimated residual value of leased equipment	2,804	3,216
Initial direct costs	767	669
Security deposits	(429)	(687)
Unearned income	(6,877)	(5,432)
Net investment in leases	$ 45,988	$ 37,728

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