Investment Securities - Summary of securities sales activity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Investment Securities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales	$ 15,751	$ 105,111
Gross gains on sales	116	557
Gross losses on sales
Net gains on sales of securities	116	557
Income tax expense attributable to sales	$ 45	$ 217

Tax effect of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for unrealized gain (loss) realized upon the sale of available-for-sale securities.

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