- Definition

Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Summary of Commitments and Contingent Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Commitments and contingent liabilities	1,199,041
Commitments to Extend Overdrafts [Member]
Commitments and contingent liabilities	239,788
Commitments to Originate Loans Held for Sale [Member]
Commitments and contingent liabilities	67,591
Forward Sales Commitments [Member]
Commitments and contingent liabilities	106,000
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Commitments and contingent liabilities	$ 59,501