Note 6 - Accounting for Certain Loans Acquired - Carrying Amount of Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair value adjustment	$ 729	$ 810

The increase (decrease) to the recorded balance of certain loans acquired in transfer not accounted for as debt securities related to the fair value adjustment.

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