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Investments is Low Income Housing Tax Credits Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Investments in Affordable Housing Projects [Abstract] |  |
Original investment value | $ 42,362 | $ 42,199
Amortization Method Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments | 35,566 | 38,151
Capital commitment relating to low income housing project investments | 9,297 | 14,607
Tax credits and benefits (1) | 5,311 | 3,632
Amortization of investments (2) | 3,669 | 2,450
Net income tax benefit (3) | $ 1,642 | $ 1,182

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