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Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Unfunded Commitments and Letters of Credit (Changes in the Allowance for Unfunded Commitments and Letters of Credit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Allowance For Loan And Lease Losses And Unfunded Loan Commitments And Letters Of Credit |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 2,930 | $ 2,355 | $ 2,655 | $ 2,505
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Net Changes In Unfunded Commitments and Letters Of Credit Allowance | 0 | 150 | 275 | 0
Ending balance | $ 2,930 | $ 2,505 | $ 2,930 | $ 2,505

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