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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Condominium conversion loan [Member] |  |
Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Unfunded loan commitments | $ 34,650 | $ 34,650
Condominium construction loan [Member] |  |
Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Unfunded loan commitments | $ 3,901 |

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