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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Certain impaired loans | [1] | $ 15,635 | $ 3,930
Other assets | [2] | 5,684 | 7,982
Total |  | 21,319 | 11,912
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Certain impaired loans | [1] | 15,635 | 3,930
Other assets | [2] | 5,684 | 7,982
Total |  | $ 21,319 | $ 11,912
[1] | Represents the fair value of impaired loans, based on the value of the collateral.
[2] | Represents the fair value of OREO, based on the appraised value of the collateral subsequent to its initial classification as OREO.

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