Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans held-for-sale
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments to extend credit - fixed rate	$ 14,800	$ 9,200
Mortgage Loans
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments to extend credit - adjustable rate	289,086	216,675
Commitments to extend credit - fixed rate	74,157	50,303
Commitments to purchase or sell loans	20,904	19,114
Adjustable Rate Loans
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments to purchase or sell loans	10,334	8,521
Fixed Rate
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments to purchase or sell loans	27,818	24,326
Consumer and other loans
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments to extend credit on consumer and other loans	12,345
Home equity and other consumer loans
Commitments and Contingencies
Unused lines of credit	101,329	139,598
Commercial and industrial
Commitments and Contingencies
Unused lines of credit	$ 64,074	$ 38,372

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Reflects the amount of cash required to fully fund agreements to provide advances to borrowers and lessees at stated interest rates.

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Reflects the carrying amount of loans and leases for which agreements to acquire or dispose exist.

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