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Deposits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Demand | $ 131,875 | $ 67,586
Up to 1 month | 1,194,102 | 1,474,088
From 1 month to 3 months | 540,619 | 402,472
From 3 months to 6 months | 281,120 | 196,016
From 6 months to 1 year | 152,000 | 151,800
From 1 year to 2 years | 7,000 | 0
From 2 years to 5 years | 10,544 | 11,544
Total deposits | $ 2,317,260 | $ 2,303,506

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