Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013 Contract
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Gain on termination of residual interest rate swaps	$ 136,000
Number of interest rate swap agreements terminated	5

Number Of Interest Rate Swap Agreements Terminated

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