Loans Receivable (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loans Receivable [Abstract]
Foreclosure proceedings in-process on consumer loans	$ 1,200,000
Discount on loans receivable	3,500,000	$ 0
Commitments to lend additional funds on impaired loans	$ 0

Recorded investment of consumer loan receivables secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process.

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