Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Other (Details) - C&F Mortgage	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Recourse period for early payment default, minimum	90 days
Recourse period for early payment default, maximum	1 year

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