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Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) defendant plaintiff | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Residential mortgage principal balance repurchase request received |  | $ 543 |
Residential mortgage principal balance FHLB credit enhancement |  | 104,000 |
Residential mortgage repurchase reserves FHLB credit enhancement |  | 1,700 | $ 1,800
Agostino, et al. v. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of unrelated defendants | defendant | 2 |  |
Amount alleged in damages | $ 11,300 |  |
Reserve for Off-balance Sheet Activities |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Valuation allowances and reserves |  | 395,260 | 414,258
Reserve for Off-balance Sheet Activities | Residential Mortgage |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Valuation allowances and reserves |  | $ 2,500 | $ 2,600
Pending Litigation [Member] | Agostino, et al. v. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of plaintiffs | plaintiff | 67 |  |

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