Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Held-to-maturity, fair value	$ 655,768	$ 729,974
Preferred stock, authorized shares	4,400,000	4,400,000
Common stock, authorized shares	350,000,000	350,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	184,156,402	184,135,388
Common stock, outstanding shares	184,156,402	184,135,388