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Bank subsidiary (Details 12) (Land loans)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Troubled debt restructurings
Period of interest-only monthly payment term loan	3 years
Maximum
Troubled debt restructurings
Extension of maturity date	5 years

X

- Definition

Represents the extension of maturity period of troubled debt under the troubled debt restructuring plan.

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No definition available.

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X

- Definition

Represents the period of interest-only monthly payment term loan under the troubled debt restructuring plan.

+ References

No definition available.

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X

- Details

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