Securities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities
Amortized Cost	$ 18,907	$ 8,917
Gross Unrealized Gains	507	480
Gross Unrealized Losses	(48)
Fair Value	19,366	9,397
Residential mortgage-backed
Securities
Amortized Cost	16,985	8,917
Gross Unrealized Gains	507	480
Gross Unrealized Losses	(42)
Fair Value	17,450	9,397
U.S. Government and federal agency
Securities
Amortized Cost	1,922
Gross Unrealized Losses	(6)
Fair Value	$ 1,916

Amount of accumulated unrealized gain before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments.

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Amount of accumulated unrealized loss before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments.

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Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading.

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