Loans net of allowance for loan losses.

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Loans receivable real estate.

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Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of commercial loans and leases receivable includes, but not limited to, commercial and industrial loans, agricultural loans, mortgage loans, promissory notes, interbank and other loans to financial institutions, draws against credit facilities, trade financing, lease financings. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of consumer loans, including, but not limited to, mortgage, home equity, vehicles, credit card, installment, and lease financing. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of revolving credit lines for to originate and purchase financial assets including, but not limited to, mortgage loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Loans - Amounts of Loans (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	$ 648,202		$ 505,189
Real Estate, Total	235,523		185,958
Consumer, Total	296,873		279,525
Mortgage warehouse	140,896		98,156
Total loans	1,321,494		1,068,828
Allowance for loan losses	(15,660)	(16,102)	(15,992)	(18,880)	(19,565)	(18,270)
Loans, net	1,305,834		1,052,836
Working Capital and Equipment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	276,180		241,569
Real Estate Including Agriculture [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	347,051		245,313
Tax Exempt Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	4,670		2,898
Other Commercial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	20,301		15,409
1-4 Family [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Real Estate, Total	231,230		181,393
Other [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Real Estate, Total	4,293		4,565
Recreation Consumer Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	5,677		4,839
Real Estate Home Improvement Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	34,084		30,729
Home Equity [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	106,517		96,924
Other Consumer Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	4,005		3,293
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	142,464		139,915
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	$ 4,126		$ 3,825