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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	Sep. 30, 2015	Jul. 01, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	$ 795,271		$ 674,314
Real Estate, Total	430,927		254,625
Consumer, Total	361,298		320,459
Mortgage warehouse	138,974		129,156
Total loans	1,726,470		1,378,554
Allowance for loan losses	(16,168)	$ (16,421)	(16,501)	$ (16,160)	$ (15,660)	$ (15,992)
Loans, net	1,710,322		1,362,053
Working Capital and Equipment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	369,575		300,940
Real Estate Including Agriculture [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	393,837		343,455
Tax Exempt Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	8,829		8,595
Other Commercial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	23,030		21,324
1-4 Family [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Real Estate, Total	426,952		250,799
Other Real Estate Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Real Estate, Total	3,975		3,826
Recreation Consumer Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	5,660		5,673
Real Estate Home Improvement Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	44,608		38,288
Home Equity [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	128,498		112,426
Other Consumer Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	8,449		5,921
Auto [Member] \| Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	170,032		154,538
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	$ 4,051		$ 3,613