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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Notes Receivable (Textual) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Loan maturity term | 3 years
Note receivable | $ 3.4
Note Receivable Year One [Member] |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Loan bears interest rate | 6.30%
Note Receivable Year Two [Member] |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Loan bears interest rate | 7.00%
Note Receivable Year Three [Member] |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Loan bears interest rate | 8.00%

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- Definition Amount, before allowance and fees, of loans and leases receivable. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 310 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=65884687&loc=d3e4428-111522 + Details
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