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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Nov. 01, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Trading Symbol FFI  
Entity Registrant Name First Foundation Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001413837  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   7,736,736