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Loan Transfers Accounted as Secured Borrowings (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Loan Transferred As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Principal balance	$ 29,500	$ 63,375
Cash proceeds	$ 30,274	$ 65,048

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Loan Transferred As Secured Borrowings Principal Balance

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