Commitments (Summarized credit-related financial instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments To Extend Credit	$ 476,523	$ 520,269
Commercial letters credit	1,193	1,096
Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees	37,145	38,577
Loans sold with recourse	98,433	122,291
Commitments To Sell Or Securitize Mortgage Loans	$ 34,650	$ 80,307

Amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit.

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Loan commitments are legally binding commitments to extend credit to a counterparty under certain terms and conditions.

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Represents the remaining balance on commitments to sell or securitize mortgage loans.

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Commitments to borrowers or third party investors for the origination of a loan.

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An irrevocable undertaking (typically by a financial institution) to guarantee payment of a specified financial obligation.

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