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Commitments and Contingencies Outstanding Commitments to Extend Credit and Letters of Credit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Residential Mortgage Principal Balance Repurchase Request Received | $ 851 | $ 543
Residential Mortgage Principal Balance FHLB Credit Enhancement | 132,000 |
Residential Mortgage Repurchase Reserves FHLB Credit Enhancement | 1,800 | 2,300
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member] | Reserve for Off-balance Sheet Activities [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Valuation allowances and Reserves, Balance | 5,635,629 | 4,389,064
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | Reserve for Off-balance Sheet Activities [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Valuation allowances and Reserves, Balance | 390,501 | 382,465
Commercial Letters of Credit [Member] | Reserve for Off-balance Sheet Activities [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Valuation allowances and Reserves, Balance | 36,365 | 32,304
Residential Mortgage [Member] | Reserve for Off-balance Sheet Activities [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Valuation allowances and Reserves, Balance | $ 2,500 | $ 3,200

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