Derivative Financial Instruments - Gains and Losses Recognized in Income, Fair Value Hedges (Details) - Fair value hedges - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Interest rate swaps
Gains and losses related to derivatives
Gain recognized	$ 3,586	$ 8,487
Derivative, Gain, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases	Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases	Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases
Loss recognized			$ (605)
Derivative, Loss, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases	Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases	Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases
Hedged item
Gains and losses related to derivatives
Gain recognized			$ 383
Loss recognized	$ (3,898)	$ (8,880)

Amount of increase in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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