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Off Balance Sheet Activities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses relates to unfunded loan commitments	$ 227	$ 217

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