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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	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	$ 709,946		$ 674,314
Real Estate, Total	277,407		254,625
Consumer, Total	336,006		320,459
Mortgage warehouse	195,924		129,156
Total loans	1,519,283		1,378,554
Allowance for loan losses	(16,421)	$ (16,634)	(16,501)	$ (15,660)	$ (16,102)	$ (15,992)
Loans, net	1,502,862		1,362,053
Working Capital and Equipment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	323,709		300,940
Real Estate Including Agriculture [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	353,859		343,455
Tax Exempt Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	8,665		8,595
Other Commercial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	23,713		21,324
1-4 Family [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Real Estate, Total	273,753		250,799
Other Real Estate Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Real Estate, Total	3,654		3,826
Recreation Consumer Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	5,676		5,673
Real Estate Home Improvement Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	41,309		38,288
Home Equity [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	112,095		112,426
Other Consumer Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	6,714		5,921
Auto [Member] \| Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	166,501		154,538
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	$ 3,711		$ 3,613