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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, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Certain impaired loans | [1] | $ 38,213 | $ 45,837
Other assets | [2] | 1,265 | 4,357
Total |  | 39,478 | 50,194
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Certain impaired loans | [1] | 38,213 | 45,837
Other assets | [2] | 1,265 | 4,357
Total |  | $ 39,478 | $ 50,194
[1] | Represents the fair value of impaired loans, based on the value of the collateral.
[2] | Represents the fair value of repossessed assets, based on the appraised value of the collateral subsequent to its initial classification as repossessed assets.

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