Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Non recurring fair value adjustments on loans held for sale	$ 0	$ 0
Period under consideration for valuation of real estate collateral	1 year
Period under consideration for valuation of house or building in the process of construction	1 year
Period under consideration for valuation of business equipment	1 year
Period of maturity as classifies as short term borrowing	90 days
Fair value of loan commitments and standby letters of credit	$ 0	$ 0

Fair value of loan commitments and standby letters of credit.

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Maximum period used to determine value of business equipment.

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Maximum period used to determine value of real estate collateral.

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Minimum period of appraisal of property to consider different method to measure fair value.

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Non recurring fair value adjustments on loans held for sale.

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Period of maturity as classifies as short term borrowing.

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