Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Impaired loans charge-offs	$ 204	$ 778
Fair value of foreclosed real estate	383
Foreclosed real estate, write-downs	584
(Level 3) Significant Other Unobservable Inputs [Member]
Impaired loans	2,439		$ 2,526
Impaired loan related allowance	1,868		556
Impaired loans charge-offs	$ 311		$ 487

The fair value of foreclosed real estate with a valuation allowance or write-down as of the balance sheet date.

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Impaired Loan Related Allowance

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The fair value of impaired loans with a valuation allowance or charge-off as of the balance sheet date.

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Amount of writeoff of financing receivable, charged against allowance for credit loss.

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The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value.

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