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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 | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ 105 | $ 71 | $ 2,636 | $ 735
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] |  |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | 727 | (2,508) | 3,515 | (1,584)
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] |  |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | (619) | 3,368 | (1,184) | 3,038
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] |  |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | 176 | (929) | 897 | (736)
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ (179) | $ 140 | $ (592) | $ 17

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