Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents
Collateral required in connection with interest rate swaps	$ 323	$ 721
C&F Bank
Cash and cash equivalents
Minimum cash requirement	$ 833	$ 739

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