Allowance for loan losses in unaccreted credit component other loans.

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Loans and lease receivable in unaccreted credit component other loan.

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Loans And Leases Receivable Allowance Impaired.

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The valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible that were collectively evaluated for impairment.

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Amount of valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible that were individually evaluated for impairment.

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The balance of financing receivables that were collectively evaluated for impairment.

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The balance of financing receivables that were individually evaluated for impairment.

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Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Net amount of the investment in a contractual right to receive money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset in the creditor's statement of financial position. Examples include, but are not limited to, credit card receivables, notes receivable and receivables relating to lessor's rights to payments from leases other than operating leases that have been recorded as assets. Excludes trade accounts receivable with contractual maturity of one year or less and arose from the sale of goods or services.

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Allowance for Loan Losses - Balance in Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans by Impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	$ 807		$ 712
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	10,493		9,438
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	11,300
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	909		268
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	14,203		11,536
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,515,635		1,153,084
Total loans	1,536,500		1,166,426
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	90,122		30,987
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	11,300	$ 10,800	10,150	$ 9,915
Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Loans, Purchased Impaired	6,662		1,806
Residential Properties
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	6,849		6,586
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	6,849
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	141		26
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment			43
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	999,720		842,092
Total loans	999,720		842,135
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	7,958		2,861
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	6,919	6,628	6,586	6,157
Commercial Real Estate
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment			26
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,092		1,500
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	2,092
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	409		193
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	6,366		5,742
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	323,248		199,378
Total loans	329,972		205,320
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	45,983		21,126
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	2,140	1,912	1,526	1,440
Commercial Real Estate \| Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Loans, Purchased Impaired	358		200
Commercial and Industrial Loans
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	807		686
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,187		1,211
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	1,994
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	299		45
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	7,748		5,635
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	145,348		86,343
Total loans	158,259		93,537
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	30,360		5,893
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	1,994	1,917	1,897	2,149
Commercial and Industrial Loans \| Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Loans, Purchased Impaired	5,163		1,559
Consumer Loans
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	247		141
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	247
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	14
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	89		116
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	35,890		20,962
Total loans	35,979		21,125
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	1,965		8
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	247	$ 343	141	$ 169
Consumer Loans \| Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Loans, Purchased Impaired			47
Land and Construction
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	118
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	118
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	46		4
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	11,429		4,309
Total loans	12,570		4,309
Unaccreted Credit Component Other Loans	3,856		$ 1,099
Land and Construction \| Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Loans, Purchased Impaired	$ 1,141