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Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses Activity in the Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | $ 202,780 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance | $ 223,903 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance |  | $ 184,144 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance
Loans charged off | (44,593)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs | (80,212)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs | (140,366)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off | 13,107 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts | 19,190 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts | 13,628 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts |
Net loans charged off | (31,486)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries | (61,022)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries | (126,738)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries |
Provision for loan losses (2) | 12,850 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments | 39,899 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 123,277 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment | 139,582 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 60,867 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 | 63,198 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 |  |
Loans and leases receivable, net of deferred income | 13,111,716 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome | 12,782,220 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 12,923,015 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment | 12,580,356 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 188,701 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment | 201,864 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment |  |
Percentage of Unallocated Allowance | 4.00%fult_PercentageOfUnallocatedAllowance | 8.00%fult_PercentageOfUnallocatedAllowance |  |
Provision for loan losses gross | 350 fult_ProvisionForLoanLossesGross | 601 fult_ProvisionForLoanLossesGross |  |
Provision for credit losses | 12,500 us-gaap_ProvisionForLoanAndLeaseLosses | 40,500 us-gaap_ProvisionForLoanAndLeaseLosses | 94,000 us-gaap_ProvisionForLoanAndLeaseLosses |
Real estate – commercial mortgage |  |  |  |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | 55,659 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | 62,928 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  | 53,493 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember
Loans charged off | (6,004)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | (20,829)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off | 1,960 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | 3,494 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Net loans charged off | (4,044)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | (17,335)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Provision for loan losses (2) | 1,878 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | 10,066 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 36,778 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | 41,215 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 16,715 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | 14,444 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Loans and leases receivable, net of deferred income | 5,197,155 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | 5,101,922 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 5,133,896 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | 5,041,598 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 63,259 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember | 60,324 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstatePortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Commercial – industrial, financial and agricultural |  |  |  |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | 50,330 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | 60,205 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  | 51,378 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember
Loans charged off | (24,516)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | (30,383)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off | 4,256 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | 9,281 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Net loans charged off | (20,260)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | (21,102)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Provision for loan losses (2) | 21,308 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | 11,227 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 38,348 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | 36,263 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 13,030 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | 14,067 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Loans and leases receivable, net of deferred income | 3,725,567 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | 3,628,420 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 3,690,561 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | 3,583,665 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 35,006 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember | 44,755 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Real estate – home equity |  |  |  |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | 28,222 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | 22,776 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  | 28,271 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember
Loans charged off | (5,486)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | (8,193)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off | 1,025 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | 860 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Net loans charged off | (4,461)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | (7,333)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Provision for loan losses (2) | 4,510 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | 12,779 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 19,047 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | 19,163 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 9,224 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | 9,059 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Loans and leases receivable, net of deferred income | 1,736,688 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | 1,764,197 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 1,723,230 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | 1,749,560 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 13,458 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember | 14,637 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_HomeEquityMember |  |
Real estate – residential mortgage |  |  |  |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | 33,082 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | 34,536 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  | 29,072 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember
Loans charged off | (2,918)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | (9,705)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off | 451 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | 548 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Net loans charged off | (2,467)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | (9,157)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Provision for loan losses (2) | (1,543)fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | 7,703 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 10,480 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | 11,337 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 18,592 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | 21,745 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Loans and leases receivable, net of deferred income | 1,377,068 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | 1,337,380 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 1,325,717 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | 1,286,283 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 51,351 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember | 51,097 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ResidentialPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Real estate – construction |  |  |  |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | 12,649 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | 17,287 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  | 9,756 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember
Loans charged off | (1,209)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | (6,572)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off | 3,177 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | 2,682 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Net loans charged off | 1,968 fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | (3,890)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Provision for loan losses (2) | (4,861)fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | (748)fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 6,485 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | 8,778 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 3,271 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | 3,871 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Loans and leases receivable, net of deferred income | 690,601 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | 573,672 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 665,012 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | 542,634 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 25,589 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember | 31,038 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_CommercialRealEstateConstructionFinancingReceivableMember |  |
Consumer |  |  |  |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | 3,260 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | 2,367 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  | 3,015 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember
Loans charged off | (2,325)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | (1,877)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off | 1,322 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | 1,518 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Net loans charged off | (1,003)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | (359)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Provision for loan losses (2) | 758 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | 1,252 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 2,980 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | 3,248 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 35 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | 12 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Loans and leases receivable, net of deferred income | 265,431 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | 283,124 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 265,393 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | 283,111 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 38 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember | 13 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_ConsumerPortfolioSegmentMember |  |
Leasing and other and overdrafts |  |  |  |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | 3,370 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | 2,752 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  | 1,799 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember
Loans charged off | (2,135)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | (2,653)us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off | 916 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | 807 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Net loans charged off | (1,219)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | (1,846)fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Provision for loan losses (2) | (352)fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | 2,464 fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 1,799 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | 3,370 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 0 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | 0 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment1 / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Loans and leases receivable, net of deferred income | 119,206 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | 93,505 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetOfDeferredIncome / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | 119,206 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | 93,505 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Evaluated for impairment under FASB ASC Section 310-10-35 | 0 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember | 0 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableIndividuallyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = fult_LeasingAndOtherAndOverdraftsMember |  |
Unallocated |  |  |  |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Beginning Balance | 16,208 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember | 21,052 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember |  | 7,360 us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember
Loans charged off | 0 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember | 0 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember |  |
Recoveries of loans previously charged off |  | 0 us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossRecoveryOfBadDebts / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember |  |
Net loans charged off | 0 fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember | 0 fult_LoansChargedOffNetOfRecoveries / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember |  |
Provision for loan losses (2) | (8,848)fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember | (4,844)fult_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNetOfProvisionAppliedToUnfundedCommitments / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember |  |
Measured for impairment under FASB ASC Subtopic 450-20 | $ 7,360 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember | $ 16,208 us-gaap_FinancingReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossesCollectivelyEvaluatedForImpairment / us-gaap_FinancingReceivableRecordedInvestmentByClassOfFinancingReceivableAxis = us-gaap_UnallocatedFinancingReceivablesMember |  |

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