FDIC loss share asset and true up payment obligation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

FDIC Indemnification Asset Roll Forward [Table Text Block]

		Years ended December 31,
(In thousands)		2016		2015		2014
Balance at beginning of year	$	310,221	$	542,454	$	909,414
Amortization of loss share indemnification asset		(10,201)		(66,238)		(189,959)
Reversal of accelerated amortization		-		-		12,492
Credit impairment losses to be covered under loss sharing agreements		(239)		15,658		32,038
Reimbursable expenses		8,433		73,205		58,117
Recoveries reimbursable to the FDIC		(4,093)		-		-
Net payments from FDIC under loss sharing agreements		(98,518)		(247,976)		(256,498)
Arbitration decision charge		(136,197)		-		-
Other adjustments attributable to FDIC loss sharing agreements		(72)		(6,882)		(23,150)
Balance at end of period	$	69,334	$	310,221	$	542,454

FDIC

Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Carrying amount (fair value)	$	153,158	$	119,745
Undiscounted amount	$	188,258	$	168,692