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Regulatory Enforcement Action - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	May 31, 2011
Call Loans And Funds Sold And Call Money And Funds Purchased [Line Items]
Reduction of classified assets percentage within six months							75.00%
Reduction of classified assets amount within six months					$ 219.0
Reduction of classified assets percentage within twelve months							50.00%
Reduction of classified assets amount within twelve months		$ 146.0
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio	10.26%		8.50%	8.70%		9.00%
Total risk-based capital ratio	19.78%		12.00%			12.00%