Revenue From Contracts With Customers - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, which are included in "Other assets"	$ 1,066	$ 1,306
Contract liabilities, which are included in "Accrued interest payable and other liabilities"	$ 229	$ 131

Contract With Customer, Liabilities Reclassified to Other Assets

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration