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Investments is Low Income Housing Tax Credits Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Investments in Affordable Housing Projects [Abstract] |  |
Original investment value | $ 47,439 | $ 47,379
Amortization Method Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments | 38,685 | 39,606
Capital commitment relating to low income housing project investments | 8,784 | 12,161
Tax credits and benefits | 5,745 | 5,366
Amortization of investments | 4,008 | 3,725
Net income tax benefit | $ 1,737 | $ 1,641

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