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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 | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ (541) | $ (413) | $ 2,095 | $ 323
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] |  |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | (959) | 3,365 | 2,556 | 1,782
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] |  |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | 398 | (5,262) | (786) | (2,224)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] |  |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | (144) | 1,677 | 753 | 941
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ 164 | $ (193) | $ (428) | $ (176)

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