Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Retirement Plans
Cash contributions (as a percent)	1.50%
Maximum
Investment in Affordable Housing Limited Partnership
Ownership percentage	5.00%

Represents the percentage of cash contributions during the period made by the entity to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

No definition available.

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