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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
	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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The amount of gain (loss) recognized in financial services revenue during the period.

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