Note 8 - Intangible Assets - Mortgage Servicing Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance, beginning of year	$ 1,724	$ 1,604
Originations	682	675
Amortization	(551)	(555)
Balance, end of year	1,855	1,724
Valuation reserve	0	0
Mortgage servicing rights, net	1,855	1,724
Fair value of mortgage servicing rights	$ 3,901	$ 3,196

The amount of mortgage servicing rights, net.

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The adjustment to the carrying value of the rights retained or purchased to service mortgages. These adjustments are made when the estimate of the fair value is changed. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Amount of amortization of contract to service financial assets under which estimated future revenue from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues are not expected to adequately compensate the servicer for performing the servicing.

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Amount of additions from purchases, assumption or transfer to contract to service financial assets under which estimated future revenues from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenue are not expected to adequately compensate the servicer for performing the servicing.

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Amortized amount of contract to service financial assets under which estimated future revenues from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenue are not expected to adequately compensate the servicer for performing the servicing.

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Fair value of the servicing liability that has been amortized.

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