Note 21 - Variable Interest Entities (Detail) - Schedule of Variable Interest Entities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
FMCT:
Number of VIEs	1	1
Carrying Amount of Assets	$ 87,783	$ 87,779
Maximum Exposure to Loss	87,783	87,779
FMTC I Principal balance of debentures issued by the company [Member]
FMCT:
Carrying Amount of Assets	87,277	87,273
Maximum Exposure to Loss	87,277	87,273
FMTC I Related interest receivable [Member]
FMCT:
Carrying Amount of Assets	506	506
Maximum Exposure to Loss	506	506
Interest in trust-preferred capital securities issuances [Member]
FMCT:
Number of VIEs	1	1
Carrying Amount of Assets	32	32
Maximum Exposure to Loss	31	31
Investment in low-income housing tax credit partnerships [Member]
FMCT:
Number of VIEs	12	12
Carrying Amount of Assets	1,066	1,546
Maximum Exposure to Loss	$ 1,011	$ 1,222