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Bank segment - Troubled debt restructuring that subsequently defaulted (Details) - Jun. 30, 2014 $ in Thousands	USD ($) contract	USD ($) contract
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract	1	1
Recorded investment	$ 390	$ 390
Residential 1-4 family
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
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Recorded investment	$ 390	$ 390

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