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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract] |  |
Interest and fees on loans (tax-exempt income) | $ 186 | $ 148
Interest and dividends on investments (tax-exempt income) | $ 1,569 | $ 1,237

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