Deposits - Schedule of Deposit Contractual Maturities, Excluding Demand and Savings (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Banking and Thrift [Abstract]
2013	$ 539,426
2014	163,982
2015	54,995
2016	61,048
2017	28,138
After 2017	20,086
Total	$ 867,675

Deposit Contractual Maturities, Excluding Demand And Savings, After Year Five

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Deposit Contractual Maturities, Excluding Demand And Savings Next Twelve Months

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Deposit Contractual Maturities, Excluding Demand And Savings, Year Five

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Deposit Contractual Maturities, Excluding Demand And Savings,Year Four

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Deposit Contractual Maturities, Excluding Demand And Savings, Year Three

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Deposit Contractual Maturities, Excluding Demand And Savings, Year Two

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Deposits Contractual Maturities, Excluding Demand And Savings, Amount

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