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Note 11 - Capital Resources (Detail) - Outstanding Junior Subordinated Notes (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Principal Balance of Notes | $ 121,136
Cathay Capital Trust I [Member] |
Issuance Date | Jun. 26, 2003
Principal Balance of Notes | 20,619
Not Redeemable Until | Jun. 30, 2008
Stated Maturity | Jun. 30, 2033
Annualized Coupon Rate | 3-month LIBOR + 3.15%
Current Interest Rate | 3.46%
Date of Rate Change | Dec. 30, 2012
Payable/Distribution Date | March 30 June 30 September 30 December 30
Cathay Statutory Trust I [Member] |
Issuance Date | Sep. 17, 2003
Principal Balance of Notes | 20,619
Not Redeemable Until | Sep. 17, 2008
Stated Maturity | Sep. 17, 2033
Annualized Coupon Rate | 3-month LIBOR + 3.00%
Current Interest Rate | 3.31%
Date of Rate Change | Dec. 17, 2012
Payable/Distribution Date | March 17 June 17 September 17 December 17
Cathay Capital Trust II [Member] |
Issuance Date | Dec. 30, 2003
Principal Balance of Notes | 12,887
Not Redeemable Until | Mar. 30, 2009
Stated Maturity | Mar. 30, 2034
Annualized Coupon Rate | 3-month LIBOR + 2.90%
Current Interest Rate | 3.21%
Date of Rate Change | Dec. 30, 2012
Payable/Distribution Date | March 30 June 30 September 30 December 30
Cathay Capital Trust III [Member] |
Issuance Date | Mar. 28, 2007
Principal Balance of Notes | 46,392
Not Redeemable Until | Jun. 15, 2012
Stated Maturity | Jun. 15, 2037
Annualized Coupon Rate | 3-month LIBOR + 1.48%
Current Interest Rate | 1.79%
Date of Rate Change | Dec. 17, 2012
Payable/Distribution Date | March 15 June 15 September 15 December 15
Cathay Capital Trust IV [Member] |
Issuance Date | May 31, 2007
Principal Balance of Notes | $ 20,619
Not Redeemable Until | Sep. 06, 2012
Stated Maturity | Sep. 06, 2037
Annualized Coupon Rate | 3-month LIBOR 1.40%
Current Interest Rate | 1.71%
Date of Rate Change | Dec. 06, 2012
Payable/Distribution Date | March 6 June 6 September 6 December 6

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