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Guarantees and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Details) (USD $)
Dec. 31, 2014
Securities Lending  
Guaranty loans $ 150,000,000us-gaap_GuarantyLiabilities
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Employee Loans  
Guaranty loans $ 200,000us-gaap_GuarantyLiabilities
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