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Off Balance Sheet Activities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses relates to unfunded loan commitments	$ 163	$ 162

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