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Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Securities available‑for‑sale $ 1,567,177us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities $ 1,494,745us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral 118us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityFairValueOfCollateral  
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Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring 1,572,411us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosureRecurring
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Level 1    
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Level 2    
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Level 3    
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