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Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details 1) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Nonperforming loans |  |
Loans past due 90 days or more still accruing interest | $ 0 | $ 0
Nonaccrual loans | 24,782,000 | 45,074,000
Total nonperforming loans | $ 24,782,000 | $ 45,074,000

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