Loans and Leases - Loan Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure
Sale proceeds, net	$ 593,347	$ 555,182
Recorded investment in loans and leases sold, including accrued interest	563,489	537,180
Other	(8,135)	2,588
Net gains on sales of loans and leases related to all loan and lease sales	21,723	20,590
Interest-only strips	6,737		$ 7,823
Mortgage Banking
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure
Net gains on sales of loans and leases related to all loan and lease sales	15,700	13,000
Financing Receivable
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure
Net gains on sales of loans and leases related to all loan and lease sales	$ 6,100	$ 7,600

The recorded investment of the loans sold during the reporting period.

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The gains (losses) included in earnings that represent the difference between the sale price and the carrying value of loans and leases that were sold during the reporting period. This element refers to the gain (loss) and not to the cash proceeds of the sales. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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The gains (losses) included in earnings that represent the difference between the sale price and the carrying value of other loans and leases that were sold during the reporting period; excludes gains (losses) on sales of consumer and mortgage loans. This element refers to the gain (loss) and not to the cash proceeds of the sales. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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The carrying amount (fair value) as of the balance sheet date of the transferor's interests in transferred financial assets (typically securitized receivables, generally not involved in the collection of principal) following transfer of significant portions of such financial instruments to other parties. Such interests could be ancillary cash flows and interest-only strips.

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The cash inflow associated with the sale of loans receivables arising from the financing of goods and services.

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