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Covered Assets and FDIC Loss-sharing Asset (FDIC Loss-sharing Asset) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Covered Assets And FDIC Loss Sharing Asset [Line Items] |  |
FDIC Loss-sharing Asset, Write-downs of Other Real Estate | $ 364 | $ 5,190
FDIC Loss-sharing Asset [Member] |  |
Covered Assets And FDIC Loss Sharing Asset [Line Items] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 96,354 | 175,071
Cash received from the FDIC | (9,246) | (54,649)
FDIC reimbursable losses, net | (2,245) | 399
Amortization, net | (36,729) | (42,940)
Impairment | (2,609) | 20,714
Sale of other real estate | (6,177) | (7,789)
Other | 134 | 358
Balance at end of period | $ 39,846 | $ 96,354

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