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Derivatives (Gains/(Losses) on Derivatives Associated with Trust Preferred Loans) (Details) - Loan Portfolio Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Hedging Instruments [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains/(Losses) Related to Interest Rate Derivatives |  | $ 74 | $ 43
Hedged Items [Member] | Trust Preferred Loans [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains/(Losses) Related to Changes in Fair Value Attributable to Interest Rate Risk | [1] | $ (74) | $ (42)
[1] | Represents gains and losses attributable to changes in fair value due to interest rate risk as designated in ASC 815-20 hedging relationships

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