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Other Borrowings | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Other Borrowings [Abstract] |
Other Borrowings | Other Borrowings Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase The Company has entered into wholesale repurchase agreements with certain brokers. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company held $25.0 million in wholesale repurchase agreements with an interest rate of 1.88%. Securities available for sale with a carrying amount of $28.2 million at December 31, 2013 were pledged as collateral for the repurchase agreement borrowings. The broker holds the securities while the Company continues to receive the principal and interest payments from the securities. Upon maturity of the agreement, the pledged securities will be returned to the Company.

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