Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue within other ASC Scopes [Member]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Line Items]
GainLossOnSalesOfForeclosedProperties	$ (1)	$ 64

[Line Items] for Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Table]

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