Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gains (Losses) on Interest Rate Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Gain Loss On Fair Value Hedges Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to hedged loans	$ 14,696	$ 0
Fair value hedge \| Interest expense \| Derivative - interest rate swap:
Gain Loss On Fair Value Hedges Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to derivative interest rate swaps	530	0
Fair value hedge \| Interest expense \| Hedged item - subordinated debt \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Gain Loss On Fair Value Hedges Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to hedged loans	$ (530)	$ 0

Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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