Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Net Gains and Losses Recognized in Income, Fair Value Hedges (Details) - Fair value hedges - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Interest rate swaps \| Loans and lease financing
Gains and losses related to derivatives
Recognized on interest rate swap	$ (594)	$ (671)
Interest rate swaps \| Noninterest income, Other
Gains and losses related to derivatives
Recognized on interest rate swap			$ 629
Hedged item \| Loans and lease financing
Gains and losses related to derivatives
Recognized on hedged item	$ 470	$ 735
Hedged item \| Noninterest income, Other
Gains and losses related to derivatives
Recognized on hedged item			$ (723)