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Bank segment - Troubled debt restructuring - narrative (Details) - Land loans | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015
Troubled debt restructurings |
Period of interest-only monthly payment term loan | 3 years
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Troubled debt restructurings |
Extension of maturity date | 5 years

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