Securities Held To Maturity (Schedule Of Securities Held To Maturity) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Securities Held To Maturity [Abstract]
Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") Securities	$ 12,549	$ 17,423

Investment Securities Held To Maturity Amortized Cost

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