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Outstanding Principal Balance And The Carrying Amount Of These Loans (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Outstanding principal balance $ 716,789us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmount $ 704,971us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmount
Business Acquisition    
Outstanding principal balance 33,172us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmount
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Carrying amount $ 31,402us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmount
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