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Loans (Details Textual) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Receivable | $ 89,500,000 | $ 146,200,000 | $ 9,300,000
Gain (Loss) on Sales of Loans, Net | 421,000 | 1,147,000 | 64,000
Percentage Of Loan Portfolio At Fixed Interest Rate | 92.00% | 92.00% |
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment, Total |  |  | $ 26,860,000
Class "A" and "B" |  |  |
Percentage Of Credit Transaction With Stockholders | 20.00% | 29.00% |
Outstanding Loan Portfolio With Class A And Class B Shareholder | 12.00% | 18.00% |
Total Outstanding Shares In Percentage | 3.50% |  |

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