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Loans (Details Textual) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Receivable | $ 146,200,000 | $ 9,300,000 | $ 20,000,000
Gain (Loss) on Sales of Loans, Net | $ 1,147,000 | $ 64,000 | $ 201,000
Percentage Of Loan Portfolio At Fixed Interest Rate | 92.00% | 84.00% |
Class "A" and "B" |  |  |
Percentage Of Credit Transaction With Stockholders | 29.00% | 29.00% |
Outstanding Loan Portfolio With Class A And Class B Shareholder | 18.00% | 19.00% |
Total Outstanding Shares In Percentage | 3.50% |  |

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