Future Commitments under Operating Leases and Capital Leases (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Premises and equipment [Line Items]
2014	$ 8,984
2015	8,238
2016	6,692
2017	4,939
2018 and after	6,745
Total	35,598
2014	666
2015	666
2016	666
2017	591
2018 and after	133
Total	2,722
2014	9,650
2015	8,904
2016	7,358
2017	5,530
2018 and after	6,878
Total	$ 38,320

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