Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans	$ 36,024	$ 30,723
Interest and dividends on investment securities	1,696	1,694
Interest on balances with other banks and short-term investments	209	137
Interest on federal funds sold	4	14
Total interest income	37,933	32,568
Interest Expense
Interest on deposits	2,940	3,468
Interest on customer repurchase agreements	69	96
Interest on long-term borrowings	415	534
Total interest expense	3,424	4,098
Net Interest Income	34,509	28,470
Provision for Credit Losses	3,365	3,970
Net Interest Income After Provision For Credit Losses	31,144	24,500
Noninterest Income
Service charges on deposits	1,285	979
Gain on sale of loans	5,649	4,139
Gain on sale of investment securities	23	153
Increase in the cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance	94	97
Other income	1,060	644
Total noninterest income	8,111	6,012
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits	11,200	10,424
Premises and equipment expenses	2,800	2,510
Marketing and advertising	347	286
Data processing	1,539	1,256
Legal, accounting and professional fees	893	1,101
FDIC insurance	582	489
Other expenses	3,336	2,496
Total noninterest expense	20,697	18,562
Income Before Income Tax Expense	18,558	11,950
Income Tax Expense	6,986	4,317
Net Income	11,572	7,633
Preferred Stock Dividends	141	141
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$ 11,431	$ 7,492
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.49	$ 0.37
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.48	$ 0.36