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Rollforward of Financial Instruments Classified in Level Three of Valuation Hierarchy (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Interest rate lock commitments |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value, Beginning Balance | $ 2,526 | $ 4,397
Total Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Recorded in (Loss) Income | 7,607 | (2,477)
Total Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Recorded in Comprehensive (Loss) Income | 0 | 0
Settlements | 0 | 0
Transfers to/(from) level 3 | 0 | 0
Fair Value, Ending Balance | 10,133 | 1,920
Change in Unrealized Gains and (Losses) Related to Instruments Held | 10,133 | 1,920
Mortgage servicing rights |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value, Beginning Balance | 243,389 | 227,297
Total Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Recorded in (Loss) Income | (74,238) | (7,332)
Total Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Recorded in Comprehensive (Loss) Income | 0 | 0
Issuances | 19,180 | 30,998
Settlements | 0 | 0
Transfers to/(from) level 3 | 0 | 0
Fair Value, Ending Balance | 188,331 | 250,963
Change in Unrealized Gains and (Losses) Related to Instruments Held | $ (60,163) | $ 23,289

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