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Note 9 - Borrowed Funds and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase (Details) - Terms of the Securities Issued by the Trusts - Capital Securities [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Flushing Financial Capital Trust II [Member] |
Note 9 - Borrowed Funds and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase (Details) - Terms of the Securities Issued by the Trusts [Line Items] |
Initial Rate | 7.14%
First Reset Date | Sep. 01, 2012
Spread over 3-month LIBOR | 1.41%
Maturity Date | Sep. 01, 2037
Flushing Financial Capital Trust III [Member] |
Note 9 - Borrowed Funds and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase (Details) - Terms of the Securities Issued by the Trusts [Line Items] |
Initial Rate | 6.89%
First Reset Date | Jun. 15, 2012
Spread over 3-month LIBOR | 1.44%
Maturity Date | Sep. 15, 2037
Flushing Financial Capital Trust IV [Member] |
Note 9 - Borrowed Funds and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase (Details) - Terms of the Securities Issued by the Trusts [Line Items] |
Initial Rate | 6.85%
First Reset Date | Jul. 30, 2012
Spread over 3-month LIBOR | 1.42%
Maturity Date | Jul. 30, 2037

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