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Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships, Tax Credit and Other Investments, Net and Variable Interest Entities (Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020
Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships, Tax Credit and Other Investments, Net and Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] |  |  |
Minimum compliance period for qualified affordable housing partnerships to fully utilize the tax credits (in years) | 15 years |  |
Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships, Net, And Related Unfunded Commitments [Abstract] |  |  |
Investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, net | $ 284,862 |  | $ 213,555
Accrued expenses and other liabilities — Unfunded commitments | 142,103 |  | $ 77,444
Additional Information related to Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships, Net [Abstract] |  |  |
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized | 11,028 | $ 11,031 |
Amortization expense included in income tax expense | $ 8,712 | $ 8,384 |

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