Non-Covered Loans and Leases (Schedule Of Major Types Of Non-Covered Loans And Leases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Commercial real estate, Non-owner occupied term, net	$ 2,328,260	$ 2,316,909
Commercial real estate, Owner occupied term, net	1,259,583	1,276,840
Commercial real estate, Multifamily, net	403,537	331,735
Commercial real estate, Construction & development, net	245,231	200,631
Commercial real estate, Residential development, net	88,413	57,139
Commercial, Term, net	770,845	797,061
Commercial, LOC & other, net	987,360	890,808
Commercial, Leases and equipment finance, net	361,591	31,270
Residential, Mortgage, net	597,201	478,463
Residential, Home equity loans & lines, net	264,269	262,637
Consumer & other, net	48,113	37,587
Total, Non-covered loans and leases	$ 7,354,403	$ 6,681,080

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Loans Receivable Commercial LOC and Other

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Loans Receivable Commercial Multifamily

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Loans Receivable Commercial Non-owner Occupied Term

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Loans Receivable Commercial Owner Occupied Term

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Loans Receivable Commercial Residential Development

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Loans Receivable Commercial Construction

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Amount before allowance of revolving, open-end loan, extended under a line of credit and secured by the borrower's residential property. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of consumer mortgage. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes subordinated loans such as home equity lines of credit and loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of consumer loans and leases not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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