Junior Subordinated Debentures and Restrictions on Dividends	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Junior Subordinated Debentures and Restrictions on Dividends [Abstract]
Junior Subordinated Debentures and Restrictions on Dividends	14. Junior Subordinated Debentures and Restrictions on Dividends In March 2004, Trust I and Trust II issued preferred securities with an aggregate liquidation amount of $30.0 million to third-party investors and issued common equity with an aggregate liquidation amount of $0.9 million to First United Corporation. These Trusts used the proceeds of these offerings to purchase an equal amount of TPS Debentures, as follows: $20.6 million—floating rate payable quarterly based on three-month LIBOR plus 275 basis points (2.98% at December 31, 2020), maturing in 2034, became redeemable five years after issuance at First United Corporation’s option. $10.3 million--floating rate payable quarterly based on three-month LIBOR plus 275 basis points (2.98% at December 31, 2020) maturing in 2034, became redeemable five years after issuance at First United Corporation’s option. The TPS Debentures issued to each of the Trusts represent the sole assets of that Trust, and payments of the TPS Debentures by First United Corporation are the only sources of cash flow for the Trust. First United Corporation has the right, without triggering a default, to defer interest on all of the TPS Debentures for up to 20 quarterly periods, in which case distributions on the preferred securities will also be deferred. Should this occur, the Corporation may not pay dividends or distributions on, or repurchase, redeem or acquire any shares of its capital stock.

Junior Subordinated Debentures and Restrictions on Dividends

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Junior Subordinated Debentures and Restrictions on Dividends [Abstract]

Junior Subordinated Debentures and Restrictions on Dividends

14. Junior Subordinated Debentures and Restrictions on Dividends

In March 2004, Trust I and Trust II issued preferred securities with an aggregate liquidation amount of $30.0 million to third-party investors and issued common equity with an aggregate liquidation amount of $0.9 million to First United Corporation. These Trusts used the proceeds of these offerings to purchase an equal amount of TPS Debentures, as follows:

$20.6 million—floating rate payable quarterly based on three-month LIBOR plus 275 basis points (2.98% at December 31, 2020), maturing in 2034, became redeemable five years after issuance at First United Corporation’s option.

$10.3 million--floating rate payable quarterly based on three-month LIBOR plus 275 basis points (2.98% at December 31, 2020) maturing in 2034, became redeemable five years after issuance at First United Corporation’s option.

The TPS Debentures issued to each of the Trusts represent the sole assets of that Trust, and payments of the TPS Debentures by First United Corporation are the only sources of cash flow for the Trust. First United Corporation has the right, without triggering a default, to defer interest on all of the TPS Debentures for up to 20 quarterly periods, in which case distributions on the preferred securities will also be deferred. Should this occur, the Corporation may not pay dividends or distributions on, or repurchase, redeem or acquire any shares of its capital stock.