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Derivatives (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Derivatives (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) contracts	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) contracts
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Counterparty default losses on forward contracts	$ 0	$ 0
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Commitments
Termination value of derivatives in a net liability position	8,100		7,000
Collateral required to be posted under agreements	112,100		86,200
Variation Margin Adjustment	(373,400)		(144,800)
Decrease in settlement values of net derivative assets	$ (23,500)		$ (9,100)
Interest rate swaps
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Number of interest rate swaps \| contracts	863		846
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 6,100,000		$ 5,700,000
Commitments To Originate Loans Held For Sale
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Commitments	814,941
Interest rate forward sales commitments
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Commitments	$ 712,798