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Restructuring, Repositioning, And Efficiency (Schedule Of Cumulative Costs Associated With Restructuring, Repositioning, And Efficiency Initiatives) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 84 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract] |  |  |
Severance and other employee costs | $ 914 | $ 819 | $ 105,298
Facility consolidation costs | 4,597 | 438 | 45,424
Other exit costs, professional fees, and other |  |  | 19,165
Other restructuring and repositioning expense: |  |  |
Loan portfolio divestiture |  |  | 7,672
Mortgage banking expense on servicing sales |  |  | 26,002
(Gains)/losses on divestitures | 0 | (639) | (718)
Impairment of premises and equipment | 222 | 0 | 23,004
Impairment of intangible assets |  |  | 48,231
Impairment of other assets |  |  | 40,504
Other | 0 | (96) | 7,478
Total restructuring and repositioning charges |  |  | $ 322,060

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