Other Real Estate Owned (Summary of Other Real Estate Owned) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Other Real Estate Owned [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 553	$ 552
Proceeds from Sale of OREO Property	132	42
Gain on sale of OREO, net	100	0
Total OREO, end of period	$ 521	$ 510

Other Real Estate Owned [Line Items]

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- Definition

The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of other real estate owned, increases (decreases) in the valuation allowance for foreclosed real estate, and write-downs of other real estate owned after acquisition or physical possession.

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- Definition

The cash inflow from proceeds From Sales of Wholly Owned Real Estate and Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans.

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- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of land and buildings obtained through foreclosure proceedings or defeasance in full or partial satisfaction of a debt arrangement.

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-Publisher FASB
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