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Note 6 - Investments in Affordable Housing and Alternative Energy Partnerships - Usage of Affordable Housing and Other Tax Credits Including Energy Tax Credit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Affordable housing and other tax credits recognized | $ 29,524 | $ 26,459 | $ 23,273
Alternative energy tax credits recognized | $ 4,707 | $ 6,337 | $ 29,706

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- Definition The amount of affordable housing and other tax credits recognized during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | caty_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The amount of alternative energy tax credit used during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | caty_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration