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Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Included in Mortgage Banking Income | $ 2,605 | $ (6,494) | $ 12,267 | $ (923)
Treasury Options |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Included in Mortgage Banking Income | 2,633 | (8,490) | 9,864 | (5,074)
Eurodollar Futures |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Included in Mortgage Banking Income | (121) | (22) | (55) | 361
Swaps |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Included in Mortgage Banking Income | 2,682 |  | 4,178 |
Forward commitments to buy/sell loans/mortgage-backed securities |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Included in Mortgage Banking Income | $ (2,589) | $ 2,018 | $ (1,720) | $ 3,790

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