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Fair Value Measurements (Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ (1,440) | $ (1,000) | $ 2,404
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | (2,094) | (1,494) | 3,065
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | 492 | 723 | (591)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | (320) | (357) | 366
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ 482 | $ 128 | $ (436)

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