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Bank segment - Troubled debt restructuring that subsequently defaulted (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) contract
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract	1
Recorded investment | $	$ 488
Home equity line of credit
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract	1
Recorded investment | $	$ 488

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