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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 item store
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Number of banking offices | 15
Number of years shares are redeemable, following termination of FHLB membership | 5 years
Number of reporting units | 1
Minimum [Member] | Land and Building [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 25 years
Minimum [Member] | Furniture and equipment [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 3 years
Maximum [Member] | Land and Building [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 40 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture and equipment [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 7 years

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