Bank segment (HEI only) - TDR Narrative (Details) - Residential land	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Troubled debt restructurings
Period of interest-only monthly payment term loan	3 years
Maximum
Troubled debt restructurings
Extension of maturity date	5 years

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