Loans net of allowance for loan losses.

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Loans receivable real estate.

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Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 942

-SubTopic 210

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.9-03.7(d))

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-Section 03

-Paragraph 7

-Subparagraph d

-Article 9

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-SubTopic 30

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-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)

-Number Topic 6

-Section L

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Amount before allowance of commercial loans and leases receivable includes, but not limited to, commercial and industrial loans, agricultural loans, mortgage loans, promissory notes, interbank and other loans to financial institutions, draws against credit facilities, trade financing, lease financings. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of consumer loans, including, but not limited to, mortgage, home equity, vehicles, credit card, installment, and lease financing. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of revolving credit lines for to originate and purchase financial assets including, but not limited to, mortgage loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Loans - Amounts of Loans (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	$ 499,584		$ 460,471
Real Estate, Total	189,254		189,714
Consumer, Total	278,990		289,084
Mortgage warehouse	113,591		251,448
Total loans	1,081,419		1,190,717
Allowance for loan losses	(17,848)	(18,880)	(18,270)	(18,568)	(18,374)	(18,882)
Loans, net	1,063,571		1,172,447
Consumer Loans Auto Financing Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	137,991		142,149
Home Equity Line of Credit [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	98,657		104,974
Working Capital and Equipment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	239,305		198,805
Real Estate Including Agriculture [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	243,262		247,108
Tax Exempt Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	3,093		4,579
Other Commercial Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Commercial, Total	13,924		9,979
1-4 Family [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Real Estate, Total	184,928		185,940
Other [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Real Estate, Total	4,326		3,774
Recreation Consumer Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	4,955		5,163
Real Estate Home Improvement Loans Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	31,045		29,989
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	3,785		4,194
Other Consumer Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Consumer, Total	$ 2,557		$ 2,615