Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Forward sales commitments	$ 1.4	$ 1.8

Commitments to sell residential real estate loans.

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