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Activity in Allowance for Losses on Non-Covered Loans (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Am Trust Bank and Desert Hills Bank |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
Allowance associated on loans acquired | $ 14.2 | $ 14.2

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