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Fair Value Measurements (Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ 1,232 | $ 164
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | 1,360 | 358
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | (766) | (380)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | 569 | 345
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] |  |
Financial Instrument [Line Items] |  |
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis | $ 69 | $ (159)

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