Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
LIBOR period	3 months
Weighted average fixed rate	6.14%
Recorded period of effectiveness of cash flow hedges on net income	12 months
Recorded period of effectiveness of fair value hedges on net income	12 months
Recorded period of effectiveness of fair value of derivatives on net income	12 months
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of interest	$ 30.5	$ 30.5
Derivative in Fair Value Hedging Relationship [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of interest	$ 117.3	$ 102.7

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Non designated hedge derivatives expected period of insignificant impact on net income.

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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payments on the derivative asset.

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