Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The following table presents a roll-forward of Sterling's goodwill:

	2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1	$	22,577	$	0
Additions	14,056		22,577
Ending balance, September 30	$	36,633	$	22,577

Schedule of Intangible Assets

The following table provides details of other intangible assets:

	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
September 30, 2013	(in thousands)
Core deposit intangibles	$	57,547	$	42,943	$	14,604
Other	1,800		250		1,550
	$	59,347	$	43,193	$	16,154
December 31, 2012
Core deposit intangibles	$	55,420	$	38,029	$	17,391
Other	1,800		119		1,681
	$	57,220	$	38,148	$	19,072

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense

:

	Amount
Remainder of 2013	$	1,793
Years ended December 31,
2014	3,669
2015	2,628
2016	1,486
2017	1,352
2018	1,236