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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 | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ 2,531 | $ 664
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | 2,788 | 924
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | (565) | (330)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | 721 | 193
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ (413) | $ (123)

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