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Commitments and contingencies Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Commitments to Extend Credit [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability | $ 2,436,512 | $ 2,227,955
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability | 15,883 | 18,190
Deferred standby letter of credit fees [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability | $ 130 | $ 108

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