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Reserve for loans impairments recorded after acquisition as a result of current information and events which result in it being probable that estimated cash flows will be less than previously expected or because actual cash flows are less than cash flows previously expected. This relates to loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that was acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable.

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The undiscounted sum of all amounts, including amounts deemed principal, interest, fees, penalties, and other under the loan, owed to the investor at the reporting date, whether or not currently due and whether or not any such amounts have been written or charged off by the investor. This relates to loans not accounted for as debt securities, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that were acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable.

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A valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible.

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The valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible that were collectively evaluated for impairment.

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Amount of valuation allowance for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible that were individually evaluated for impairment.

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Amount of recovery of financing receivables doubtful of collection that were previously charged off.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Amount of direct write-downs of financing receivables charged against the allowance.

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The balance of financing receivables that were collectively evaluated for impairment.

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The balance of financing receivables that were individually evaluated for impairment.

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Amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. Excludes amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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Amount of expense related loan transactions, lease transactions, credit loss from transactions other than loan and lease transactions, and other loss based on assessment of uncollectability from the counterparty to reduce the account to their net realizable value.

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Loans - Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	$ 109,984
Ending balance	110,284
Allowance for loan losses
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			$ 8,638	$ 6,804
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			101,646	102,760
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30			0	420
Total allowance for loan losses	109,984		110,284	109,984
Recorded investment (loan balance)
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			139,204	130,873
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			12,003,070	11,713,883
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			3,181,774	3,425,023
Total loans			15,324,048	15,269,779
Commercial loan portfolio
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	83,179
Ending balance	84,010
Allowance for loan losses
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			7,578	5,474
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			76,432	77,285
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30			0	420
Total allowance for loan losses	83,179		84,010	83,179
Recorded investment (loan balance)
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			114,426	105,038
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			7,441,568	7,268,932
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			1,955,837	2,137,897
Total loans			9,511,831	9,511,867
Consumer loan portfolio
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	26,805
Ending balance	26,274
Allowance for loan losses
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			1,060	1,330
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			25,214	25,475
Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30			0	0
Total allowance for loan losses	26,805		26,274	26,805
Recorded investment (loan balance)
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			24,778	25,835
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			4,561,502	4,444,951
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			1,225,937	1,287,126
Total loans			5,812,217	5,757,912
Acquired Loan Portfolio [Member]
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	420
Provision for loan losses	(420)
Charge-offs	0
Recoveries	0
Ending balance	0
Allowance for loan losses
Total allowance for loan losses	420		0	420
Acquired Loan Portfolio [Member] \| Commercial loan portfolio
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	420
Provision for loan losses	(420)
Charge-offs	0
Recoveries	0
Ending balance	0
Allowance for loan losses
Total allowance for loan losses	420		0	420
Acquired Loan Portfolio [Member] \| Consumer loan portfolio
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	0
Provision for loan losses	0
Charge-offs	0
Recoveries	0
Ending balance	0
Allowance for loan losses
Total allowance for loan losses	0		0	0
Originated Loan Portfolio
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	109,564	$ 91,887
Provision for loan losses	2,479	6,256
Charge-offs	(3,205)	(4,824)
Recoveries	1,446	1,443
Ending balance	110,284	94,762
Allowance for loan losses
Total allowance for loan losses	109,564	91,887	110,284	109,564
Originated Loan Portfolio \| Commercial loan portfolio
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	82,759	66,133
Provision for loan losses	1,864	3,400
Charge-offs	(1,434)	(2,594)
Recoveries	821	805
Ending balance	84,010	67,744
Allowance for loan losses
Total allowance for loan losses	82,759	66,133	84,010	82,759
Originated Loan Portfolio \| Consumer loan portfolio
Schedule of allowance and recorded investment related to financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Beginning balance	26,805	25,754
Provision for loan losses	615	2,856
Charge-offs	(1,771)	(2,230)
Recoveries	625	638
Ending balance	26,274	27,018
Allowance for loan losses
Total allowance for loan losses	$ 26,805	$ 25,754	$ 26,274	$ 26,805